Space Hire

Overview

Alongside our cultural programme, we are often able to hire out spaces for external use. This is a beautiful Grade 1 listed building and works well for smaller events and functions. Please feel free to get in touch if you would like to visit, or would like to check provisional dates.

The Long Room

The Long Room, with its stunning plaster ceilings by John Abbott, is the largest space, offering theatre-style seating for approximately 60 guests, depending on the layout. Smaller workshop spaces are available.

Writers’ Room

We also have a Writers’ Room which is available to book if you need a creative space in which to write. There is no charge for this and the bookings are managed by our cultural partner, Literature Works. More information can be found here – https://quaywords.org.uk/take-part/bookable-writers-room/

Get in touch

Please feel free to get in touch if you would like to visit, or would like to check provisional dates. You are also welcome to come and view the space at your own convenience during our usual opening hours.

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Floorplan

Whilst our rooms are not vast, they are certainly beautiful. Each has a story to tell, and we’d love to add yours through hiring one of our spaces. Please contact us on customhouse@exeter.gov.uk to discuss your event and how we can help.

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Uses for our space

Small Performances

The Long Room is often used for small live performances and events. It is a beautiful, intimate space that can hold approx 60 guests, depending on your layout. Some basic equipment may be available to hire.

Private or public meetings

It is possible to use the smaller rooms for closed meetings, especially during our non-opening hours.

Workshops

The smaller rooms are ideal for workshops – some of the rooms are inter connecting and can be shut off even when the building is open to the public.

Ceremonies

If you are looking for a unique venue for a special event, why not consider the Custom House? We aren’t currently licensed for weddings, but are exploring this possibility for the future.

Drinks receptions

The beautiful Long Room offers a unique space for drinks receptions. A new servery space is being developed to make things a little easier for caterers and there are many excellent local suppliers on the doorstep.

Readings & presentations

Regular events including readings and presentations are held at the Custom House, which is ideally situated in central Exeter, close to bus and train links.