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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 sessions,  yoga 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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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.

Food Bank

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

Friday Cafe

Celebrate the end of the week with us at the Friday Café. Join us for delicious sweet treats, boardgames, pool and a chat with friends.

Sports Facilities

Our enclosed multi-purpose sports courts, perfect for football, basketball, tennis and more.

Soft Play

Discover our children’s soft play facilities suitable for ages 6 months to 7 years.

Drop-in advice

Access a wide range of practical advice and support

Clothes Rack

Donate and take clothes for free from our clothes rack.

Toy Library

Our low cost fun-packed toy lending library.

Midwife

Midwife appointments run by the friendly NHS midwife team here at The Beacon.

What’s On at The Beacon

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  • Body Workout with Kamila at The Beacon Community Centre, Exeter
    Body Workout with Kamila

    Body Workout with Kamila

    The Beacon Centre

    Body Workout with Kamila   These classes are for you.  Tuesdays  and Thursday 6.30 pm – 7.30pm at the Beacon Centre Mix of aerobics, pilates, yoga, body pump and cardio suitable for very beginners...

    £3.00
  • Friday Cafe

    Friday Cafe

    The Beacon Centre

    Our Friday Cafe is held in Hobnob Hall, a light welcoming hall with two pool tables and plenty of sofas to relax on with a knitting table and a jigsaw/games...

  • Toy Library

    Toy Library

    The Beacon Centre

    Spinning Top Toy Library has hundreds of good quality toys for you to choose from for babies, toddlers and children. We are at The Beacon every Friday from 10am-1pm. You...

  • Isca Church Group

    Isca Church

    We are a warm welcoming church that is family to all, seeing lives transformed by Jesus. If you’re new to Exeter, just visiting or wanting to find out more about...

  • Craft and Chat group on Mondays at The Beacon Community Centre, Exeter
    Craft & Chat

    Craft & Chat

    The Beacon Centre

    WHEN: Mondays: 10:30am – 12:30pm. £3.00 per session. Come along on a Monday morning and join a friendly group who love crafting and chatting! It’s a very simple idea, bring your...

  • Over 60's Yoga at The Beacon Community Centre, Exeter
    Over 60s Yoga

    Over 60s Yoga

    The Beacon Centre

    An 8 week course encourages you to establish a yoga routine, specifically designed to help build muscle strength to reduce joint pain, increase flexibility, mobility, coordination and balance. Relaxation and...

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Upcoming Christmas Fayre

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Summer Fun 2025

It's been a busy summer for The Beacon Centre. On Saturday July 12th we celebrated 10 Years of becoming a multi-use community centre. It has been a fantastic journey and…
September 3, 2025 Read More
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Welcome Jane!

Jane has joined Isca Community Enterprises, co-ordinating the Hope at Home volunteer befriending service.  Jane will be based from the Beacon when she is not out working in the community.…
March 26, 2025 Read More
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Jaffa Cake Hall Upgrades

Jaffa Cake Hall has recently benefitted from another upgrade! We have been able to install a new suspended ceiling, that will improve energy efficiency and acoustics. As well as installing…
March 26, 2025 Read More
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Tai Chi

Starting at the Beacon on October 2nd, 7pm - 8pm. https://www.taoisttaichi.org/locations/the-beacon-centre-exeter/ Taoist tradition as taught by our founder, Master Moy Lin Shin, is at the heart of Taoist Tai Chi™ arts. The practice…
September 24, 2024 Read More
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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

Unique spaces for hire

From just £6 per hour

Meetings
Training
Classes
Dinners
Fitness
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Discos
Children's Parties
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Great venue for our training today, spacious, clean, and easy access. I was concerned about parking but there was plenty of off-street parking which was free too.

Beacon Centre Hirer
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I absolutely love this place, I call them my Beacon family, they welcome all ages and for all kinds of people, whatever your background

Beacon Centre Visitor, January 2024
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We hired the venue for my son’s party. We had a brilliant time; the soft play was popular, and the outdoor garden was a great space for the children to run around.

Beacon Centre Hirer
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Its not at all churchy, its for everyone of any faith, its for everyone

Beacon Centre Visitor, January 2024
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Friendly and helpful staff. The Centre has great facilities including: a screen and projector – perfect as a training venue or hosting a party.

Beacon Centre Hirer
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It doesn’t matter what generation you are, you are welcome

Beacon Centre Visitor, January 2024

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