10 Best Wedding Venues in Exeter 2025 selected by a Devon wedding photographer
Capturing weddings in Devon for over 10 years means I’ve worked at a variety of wedding venues in and around Exeter. I’ve photographed weddings at country manor houses, rustic barns and even a historic castle! The venues I’ve chosen all have something special to offer and the photos featured are from real weddings. At each venue, I’ve met the team working hard behind the scenes and have first hand experience of how the day unfolds. I’ve returned to some of these venues many times so I know the perfect spots to get the best wedding photos! Here’s a look at my recommended venues near Exeter…
Top Wedding Venues in Exeter for 2025:
- Rockbeare Manor
- Harefield Barn
- Colehayes Park
- Upton Barn & Walled Garden
- Hayne Devon
- Powderham Castle
- Deer Park
- Froginwell Vineyard
- The Oak Barn
- Woodbury Park
1. Rockbeare Manor
Rockbeare Manor is a country manor house which provides an elegant setting for your Exeter wedding. I love the elegance inside the house and the light is great from a photographer’s point of view. The Dining Room hosts the ceremony and The Ballroom is transformed for your wedding breakfast. I’ve been shooting weddings here since they launched as a wedding venue and I always love walking in to see how it has been decorated for each wedding. The rooms themselves are gorgeous enough that you can keep your décor really simple and it will still look fabulous. Or you can go all out for a glam wedding – the choice is yours! The day runs like clockwork with an expert wedding team on hand (and they always feed the photographer – bonus!).
To see more photos from Rockbeare Manor weddings check out the blog!
2. Harefield Barn
I really enjoy barn weddings and Harefiled Barn is one of the loveliest conversions I’ve been to. It has a lovely story too! Robert and Deborah’s idea for a wedding venue started with their own daughter’s wedding. The barn has been beautifully transformed into a stunning wedding venue. The main hall has stunning beams and wall to wall bifold doors, bringing the outside in. so much thought has gone into every detail making the whole venue a comfortable place for you guests. Even the toilets are some of the fanciest I’ve seen! The surrounding countryside is stunning and a photographer’s dream! With wheat fields and a wildflower meadow, your couple photos will be gorgeous! Click here for a guide to weddings at Harefield Barn.
3. Colehayes Park
Colehayes Park is a family run wedding venue available to hire for a whole weekend or even longer. It’s a DIY wedding venue in Devon, only 18 miles from Exeter. I really like the way you can create your own unique wedding just the way you want it and is ideal if you want to run the day yourself in a more relaxed manner. The gardens are huge and there’s a pretty outdoor ceremony space. Family and friends can stay in the house too so you can turn your wedding into an extended party. One of my couples came down from London and hired the place for a week!
For more wedding photography at Colehayes Park click here!
4. Upton Barn & Walled Garden
Just 12 miles from Exeter, Upton Barn and Walled Garden is a stunning wedding venue in the Devon countryside near Cullompton. It’s one of my favourite venues that I’ve worked at in the last few years. It offers indoor and outdoor ceremonies so you’ve got the flexibility you need with the British weather. I absolutely love the new getting ready space – it’s like stepping into a salon! There are dedicated workstations for your hair and make up artists to work their magic. The grounds are stunning for your couple photos and I can’t wait to be back here soon! For more wedding photography at Upton Barn check out my featured venue post!
5. Hayne Devon
Hayne Devon is an old threshing barn that has been lovingly restored to create a unique wedding venue near Exeter. Offering 48 hour hire, your celebrations can last the weekend. You can create your own wedding the way you want it and they can recommend local suppliers. If you’re looking for an outdoor ceremony venue then you can have your wedding in the gardens.
6. Powderham Castle
Powderham Castle is just south of Exeter on the Exe estuary. If you’ve ever dreamed of a fairytale castle wedding then this could be for you! What could be more romantic than an outdoor ceremony in the grounds of a castle? Its historic state rooms offer a grand setting for your wedding reception and they can recommend excellent local caterers for your meal. I really love the gardens at Powderham, such a lovely display of colour especially for summer weddings. Check out this stunning Powderham Castle Devon Wedding here!
7. Deer Park
Deer Park near Honiton is just 20 miles from Exeter. It’s a venue I have been working at for several years now and I always love going back. This Devon country house wedding venue is available for exclusive use and has accommodation for your guests. There are cottages for getting ready and even a deluxe treehouse for the newlyweds! I love the orangery which hosts the wedding breakfast; it’s light and airy and perfect for capturing the reactions to the speeches. There’s plenty of space and guests can mingle in the Italian garden whilst I capture those candid shots.
Click here to see more wedding photography at Deer Park check out my featured venue post!
8. Froginwell Vineyard
I’m always excited to work at unusual venues and you don’t often find vineyards in Devon! Froginwell Vineyard in a unique wedding venue set in 20 acres of countryside complete with its own vineyard. It’s just off the M5 near Exeter. One of my favourite parts is taking a relaxed stroll through the vines which makes for some lovely couple photos! The Cider Barn hosts the reception and you can decorate it however you choose. There’s plenty of space outside for lawn games to keep your guests entertained.
9. The Oak Barn, Hittisleigh
Less than 20 miles from Exeter you’ll find The Oak Barn. It offers on-site accommodation for the wedding party and a number of guests and is a stone’s throw from a pretty medieval church. You can have a seated reception for up to 90 guests and there’s a pretty garden for mingling over welcome drinks.
10. Woodbury Park
If you’re looking for a venue that can host a large wedding in Exeter then Woodbury Park could be for you. They can host wedding receptions for up to 220 guests! Their wedding co-ordinators can organise your whole day, including the décor if you wish. One of my favourite parts of the day is when they take the newlyweds on a buggy ride around the golf course. It’s a chance for a few minutes away from the guests and of course, I come along for the ride to capture those relaxed couple photographs.
For more wedding photographs at Woodbury Park check out this real wedding!
