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7. Guide to our event spaces

East Devon’s Parks and Open Spaces

Each of our venues is unique and offers event organisers a range of options depending on what type of event they want to create. We have something to suit every kind of event. The table below breaks down the event locations within the district for their suitability for your upcoming event. The maximum capacity is an approximate guide and largely depends on your event plan and set up.

Budleigh Salterton

For more information, consult the guide about Budleigh Salterton.

Location	Area m2	Event space m2	Maximum people capacity (guide)	Availability	Things to be aware of
Beach	Location dependant	Location dependant	Location dependant	All year	Pay and display parking nearby Public toilets in walking distance Bus stop near by No electric or water hook up available Good access
Esplanade	Location dependant	Location dependant	Location dependant	must avoid beach hut set up and take down periods - events team to advise	Pay and display parking nearby Public toilets in walking distance Bus stop near by No electric or water hook up available Good access
The Green	30121	11143	20000	All year	Pay and display parking next to site Public toilets in walking distance Bus stop next to site Limited chargeable electric hook up available Excellent Access Busy roads surrounding the area, the risk assessment must specify the measure in place to mitigate the risk from traffic.
Jubilee Park	25780	16200	Location dependant	All year	Pay and display parking nearby Public toilets in walking distance Bus stop less than 0.3 miles away No electric or water hook up available Restricted parking and access on site. Fair access – steep path, not paved Emergency escape routes are limited, you must take this into consideration in your maximum capacity and risk assessments

Exmouth

For more information, consult the guide about Exmouth.


Location	Area m2	Event space m2	Maximum people capacity (guide)	Availability	Things to be aware of
Beach	Location dependant	Location dependant	Location dependant	All year	Pay and display parking near by Public toilets in walking distance Bus stop and train station less than 1 mile away No electric or water hook up available Excellent access
Beach Gardens	3016	2396	4700	All year	Pay and display parking near by Public toilets in walking distance Bus stop and train station less than 1 mile away No electric or water hook up available Good access
Esplanade	Location dependant	Location dependant	Location dependant	All year	Pay and display parking near by Public toilets in walking distance Bus stop and train station less than 1 mile away No electric or water hook up available Good access
Gunfield Gardens	4831	4257	4380	All year	Pay and display parking near by Public toilets in walking distance Bus stop and train station less than 1 mile away No electric or water hook up available Fair access Steep slopes Emergency escape routes are limited, you must take this into consideration in your maximum capacity and risk assessments.
Imperial Recreation Ground	20764	19052	38000	April - August	You must complete a Habitat Regulations Impact Assessment - depending on the date of your event Pay and display parking near by Public toilets in walking distance Chargeable electric and water hook ups available Bus stop and train station less than 0.2 miles away Steep bank down to the sea Uneven surface Two entrance points There is a children's play park on site
The Maer	83451	50312	12800	All year	Pay and display parking nearby Public toilets in walking distance Bus stop and train station less than 1 mile away No electric or water hook up available Good access BBQs on site Nature reserve - not maintained as a park Only the access footpath is paved Uneven surface with tripping and slipping hazards such as mud and sand Busy rounds surround the area, the risk assessment must specify the measure in place to mitigate the risk from traffic
Manor Gardens	8683	4196	8300	All year	Small pay and display car park next to the area, larger car parks in walking distance Public toilets in the site Bus stop and train station 0.4 miles away Chargeable electric and water hook up available Bandstand in the site Cafe on site, you must contact them in regards to having catering at your event Excellent access Busy roads surround the area
Phear Park	117944	18949	location dependant	All year	Free parking (limited) Public toilets in the site Bus stop and train station less than 1 mile away No electric or water hook up available Cafe on site, you must contact them in regards to having catering at your event Uneven site Excellent access Access road through the site The risk assessment must show measures in place to mitigate the risk of the road and that emergency escape routes are not obstructed Children's play park, skate park and Pitch and Putt on site
Queens Drive Space	Location dependant	Location dependant	Location dependant	Not school summer holidays	Small pay and display parking next to the area, larger car parks in walking distance Public toilets in walking distance Bus stop next to site Train station less than 1 mile away Limited chargeable electric hook up available Good access Bar and food concessions on site, you must consult with them if you are having additional catering at your event Uneven site Busy roads surrounding the area, risk assessment must specify the measure in place to mitigate the risk from traffic.
The Strand	5434	3669	7300	All year	Small free time limited parking next to the area, larger car parks in walking distance Hard standing site Public toilets in walking distance Bus stop next to site Train station less than 0.2 miles away Chargeable electric hook up available Excellent access Shops, cafes, restaurants and bars surround the area Busy roads surrounding the area Monument is a listed structure, must be at least 6ft away from the War Memorial Risk assessment must specify the measure in place to mitigate the risk from traffic
Withy Pitches	Location dependant	Location dependant	Location dependant	Must avoid football matches and maintenance schedule - Events Team to advise	Very limited parking next to the area. No additional parking nearby Public toilets and changing rooms on site No public transport routes near by No electric hook up available Limited access Very busy roads surrounding the area Risk assessment must specify the measure in place to mitigate the risk from traffic Maintained football pitches, must include how you will mitigate damage to the pitches from your event

Honiton and Ottery St Mary


Location	Area m2	Event space m2	Maximum people capacity (guide)	Availability	Things to be aware of
Allhallows, Honiton	27625	9690	14870	Must avoid leased times. Site usually free in school summer holidays, Events team to advise	Small pay and display parking next to the area, larger car parks in walking distance Public toilets in walking distance Train station and bus stop less than 1 mile away No electric or water hook up available Good access Roads surrounding the area, risk assessment must specify the measure in place to mitigate the risk from traffic Children's play park on site
Land of Canaan, Ottery St Mary	7307	3340	6880	All year	Pay and display parking nearby Bus stop less than 1 mile away No electric or water hook up available Good access River – unprotected banks, sharp drop to the river (on one side). You must include this on your risk assessment Emergency escape routes are limited, you must take this into consideration in your maximum capacity and risk assessments Children's play park on site Multi outdoor gym on site

Seaton

For more information, consult the guide about Seaton.

Location	Area m2	Event Space m2	*Maximum People Capacity (Guide)**	Availability	Things to be aware of
Beach	Location dependant	Location dependant	Location dependant	All year	Pay and display car parks in walking distance Public toilets in walking distance Bus stop in walking distance No electric or water hook up available Good access, including wheelchair ramps onto the beach (Summer season only) Road is adjacent to the lower part (amphitheatre), separated by a low wall The risk assessment must show measures in place to mitigate the risk and that emergency escape routes are not obstructed.
Esplanade	Location dependant	Location dependant	Location dependant	Must avoid beach hut set up and take down periods	Pay and display car parks in walking distance Public toilets in walking distance Bus stop in walking distance No electric or water hook up available Good access Road is adjacent to the area. Risk assessment must specify the measure in place to mitigate the risk from traffic.
Jubilee (Seafield) Gardens	1723	350	700		Pay and display car parks in walking distance Public toilets in walking distance Bus stop in walking distance Limited chargeable electric hook up available Good access, there are some steps on site Small Pond – open water Road is adjacent to the lower part (amphitheatre), separated by a low wall The risk assessment must show measures in place to mitigate the risk and that emergency escape routes are not obstructed.
Thury Harcourt Place	550	450	900	All year	Pay and display car parks in walking distance Hard standing site Public toilets in walking distance Bus stop next to site Chargeable electric hook up available Good access Road is adjacent to the area. Risk assessment must specify the measure in place to mitigate the risk from traffic.
Windsor Gardens	1357	744	1400	All year, although winter applications will be reviewed on a case by case application	Pay and display car parks in walking distance Public toilets in walking distance Bus stop in walking distance No electric or water hook up available Good access Road is adjacent to the area. Risk assessment must specify the measure in place to mitigate the risk from traffic.

Sidmouth

For more information, consult the guide about Sidmouth.


Location	Area m2	Event space m2	Maximum people capacity (guide)	Availability	Things to be aware of
Beach	Location dependant	Location dependant	Location dependant	All year	Pay and display car park in walking distance Public toilets in walking distance Bus stop 0.2 miles away No electric and water hook up available Good access
Blackmore Gardens	5632	2928	4178	All year	Pay and display car park in walking distance Public toilets in walking distance Bus stop 0.2 miles away Chargeable electric and water hook up available Good access Emergency escape routes are limited, you must take this into consideration in your maximum capacity and risk assessments
The Byes	46119	14245	28000	All year	Pay and display car park in walking distance Bus stop 0.2 miles away Fair access Unprotected river banks with a sharp drop to the river, this must be included in your risk assessment Surface – footpaths are paved, rest of the area is grass
Connaught Gardens	9,354	1,013	499	All year	Pay and display car park in walking distance Public toilets in the site Bus stop 0.4 miles away (uphill walk to site) Chargeable electric hook up available Bandstand Café on site, you must contact them in regards to catering at your event Excellent access Busy roads surrounding the area Steps in multiple locations across the Gardens Sharp drop to the road – partially protected by vegetation Cliff (sharp drop) – protected by walls and guardrails
Esplanade	Location dependant	Location dependant	Location dependant	All year, except Folk Week (1st week of August usually)	Pay and display car park in walking distance Public toilets in walking distance Bus stop 0.2 miles away No electric and water hook up available Good access Street Trading Licences are not available here