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The Matford Centre

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Venue Type

Arena Venue

City

Exeter

Region

South West

Standing

1500

theatre

100

dinner

300

bedrooms

About Venue

Located on the outskirts of Exeter, The Matford Centre is one of the South West's largest and most versatile exhibition, conference and entertainment venues. Purpose-built to accommodate everything from major trade exhibitions and conferences to product launches, corporate functions and public events, the venue offers extensive flexible space supported by free parking and excellent transport connections.

With its large exhibition concourse, adaptable meeting rooms and on-site catering facilities, The Matford Centre provides a practical blank canvas for organisers looking to host large-scale events or smaller business meetings. The venue's flexibility allows it to accommodate conferences, exhibitions, networking events, training sessions and corporate hospitality under one roof, making it one of Exeter's leading event destinations.

Conveniently positioned close to the M5 motorway and Exeter city centre, the venue offers excellent accessibility for delegates travelling from across Devon and the South West.

Event Spaces

Exhibition Concourse

The venue's flagship space accommodates up to 1,800 standing or 1,000 theatre-style delegates, making it ideal for exhibitions, conferences, trade shows, awards ceremonies and large corporate events. The open-plan layout allows for bespoke staging, exhibition stands and flexible event production.

Restaurant

A versatile catering and event space accommodating up to 200 guests, suitable for private dining, networking receptions, breakout catering and smaller conferences.

Boardroom

A dedicated meeting room accommodating up to 60 theatre or 24 boardroom delegates, ideal for meetings, presentations and training sessions.

Conference Room

A flexible meeting space accommodating up to 50 theatre delegates, suitable for workshops, seminars and breakout sessions.

Small Meeting Room

An intimate meeting room designed for interviews, private meetings and executive discussions for up to 6 delegates.

Facilities and Services

High-speed Wi-Fi, flexible exhibition space, meeting rooms, on-site catering, accessible facilities, free on-site parking, level access throughout, exhibition infrastructure, outdoor space and dedicated event support.

Location and Access

Located at Matford Park Road, Marsh Barton, Exeter EX2 8FD, The Matford Centre sits just minutes from Junction 30 of the M5 and approximately 3 miles from Exeter city centre. Exeter St Thomas and Exeter Central stations are a short drive away, while Exeter Airport can be reached in around 15 minutes. The venue benefits from extensive free on-site parking, making it particularly convenient for large delegate events.

Ideal For

Conferences
Exhibitions
Trade Shows
Product Launches
Corporate Events
Training Days
Networking Events
Awards Ceremonies
Public Events
Business Meetings

Key Features

Large Exhibition Venue
Up to 1,800 Standing Capacity
Flexible Conference Facilities
Free On-site Parking
Accessible Venue
Meeting Rooms Available
On-site Catering
Excellent Road Links
Blank Canvas Event Space
South West Location

Why Hire

The Matford Centre offers one of the largest flexible event spaces in the South West, combining exhibition facilities with adaptable meeting rooms and excellent accessibility. Whether hosting a large conference, trade exhibition or corporate event, the venue provides a practical and versatile setting with ample parking and professional event support.