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Welcome to The Beacon, Exeter

Bringing People Together

A welcoming space for all at the heart of the community

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Award winning Community Centre

The Beacon is a modern community centre at the heart of Beacon Heath in Exeter, run by enthusiastic local people who care passionately about our community. We opened in May 2015 and many people visit us each week.

We provide an excellent variety of services and weekly activities to support our community, ranging from a twice weekly food bank, adult social groups, children’s and toddler groups, after school youth drop in sessionsyoga and exercise groups, community garden sessions, and craft groups. We’ve also got plenty of versatile rooms to hire to host a variety of events – whether its lively kids parties, corporate events, vibrant discos, or elegant sit-down dinners – we’ve got a space for everything.

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Unique spaces for hire

From just £6 per hour

 

Hobnob Hall

 

Hobnob Hall Kitchen

 

Party Hire Space

 

Jaffa Cake Hall

 

Custard Cream Room

 

Children's Soft Play Room

 

Jammy Dodger Suite

 

Rich Tea Room

 

Outdoor Sports Court

Meetings
Training
Classes
Dinners
Fitness
Parties
Discos
Children's Parties
Community Groups

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We are open!

We are now back up and running!  Following the flood on January 27th, caused by Storm Chandra, we have been working very hard behind the scenes to get the Beacon…
June 15, 2026 Read More
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Closed until further notice due to flooding

In the early hours of Tuesday 27th January, Storm Chandra brought severe flooding across the country and unfortunately the Beacon was unable to hold back the volume of water descending…
February 11, 2026 Read More

Make a donation

We welcome donations of clothes, shoes, books and DVDs, surplus food and financial donations to help us help the community. Find out how you can help support the work we do at The Beacon with a donation.

Drop-in advice

Access a wide range of practical advice and support

Clothes Rack

Donate and take clothes for free from our clothes rack.

Food Bank

No one goes hungry. Access support with putting food on your table from Exeter Food Bank at The Beacon.

Community

Garden

Learn new gardening skills, and meet like minded people.

Befriending Service

Offers friendship, helps people who are feeling alone and isolated start again, regain confidence and connect with people.

Health Visitors

Children's services operating from the Beacon