Westpoint Arena / Westpoint Exeter (Exeter)

Westpoint Exeter (formerly Westpoint Arena) is a multi-purpose indoor arena and showground, at Clyst St Mary, near Exeter, England. It hosts local concerts, fairs and exhibitions. Westpoint is one of the largest exhibitions and entertainment venues in the South West and is located near to Exeter Airport.

General information

Official website: westpointexeter.co.uk

Arena capacity: 7,500 spectators

Address: Clyst St Mary, Exeter EX5 1DJ, UK

GPS coordinates for the navigator: Clyst St Mary, Exeter EX5 1DJ, UK

Year of construction: 1990

Construction cost: £3 million

Seating plan of Westpoint Arena

Where to buy tickets?

The best way to purchase tickets is to visit the arena’s official website and click on the event you want to attend. You may also register your account on Ticketmaster, arena’s official ticketing services provider.

Of course, there is also a Box Office there at the ground where you can buy your tickets in person or by phone.

How to get there?

Easily accessible via the M5 and A303 – the postcode is EX5 1DJ. South Devon has excellent road, rail and air links making Westpoint easily accessible.

By Car

The arena is situated within two miles of the M5 Junction 30.

By Train

The mainline station, Exeter St David’s, is a 15-minute taxi trip from Westpoint.

By Bus

Operated by Stage Coach and is the Number 9 Service which starts from Exeter Central Bus Station.

Parking

With space for over 2000 cars, the ground is never short on car park spaces. Please check with each event about arrangements for any applicable car parking charges.

Where to eat?

Please check with each event on their catering arrangements. There is an onsite café operated by  Posh Nosh www.poshnosh.co.uk but it may not be opened for smaller events.

Facilities

Westpoint offers several options for hosting your event.

Arena Hire

Six-meter-high roller doors provide access for pantechnicon vehicles and extensive adjoining car parking gives exhibitors and customers unrivalled easy access to the arena.

The indoor arena is one of the largest column free undercover centres in the South–West of England. The rental space includes exclusive use of a large foyer complete with box office and organisers office, production spaces, extensive, modern toilet blocks and an on-site café.

Conference Suite Hire

Situated within the landscaped open showground, it offers unrivalled peace and tranquillity, with extensive free parking yet is just minutes from Junction 30 M5.

Westpoint is home to a purpose build, modern Conference Suite that can be hired as part of an arena event or as an independent booking. The main conference room is 420m2 and offers a self-contained, modern, and naturally lit open space with direct access to the gardens. It offers a blank canvas for your event and the staff can configure the room to your requirements. Alongside the main room is a large foyer with access to toilet blocks and wash-up area.

Wadsworth Pavillion

Looking to make the most of the rural location by hosting a small gathering or business event? The cosy pavilion is set within a wooded glade fronted by a private lawned area. Its wooden cladding gives it a rustic feel, making it the ideal choice for a more intimate gathering. With 100m2 of indoor space and the use of the surrounding grounds, it is the ideal choice for a smaller party or meeting with its own special ambience. The facilities include a kitchen, toilets, and reception area.

External Grounds

Westpoint is situated within 150 acres of rolling green fields and wooded area; a typical Devon rural setting. The central location means that the arena is well situated to attract visitors from the whole of Southwest England. Close to the gateway M5 motorway and the cathedral city of Exeter, yet far enough out of town to enjoy a safe and secure environment with ample car parking and a network of roadways covering the entire showground.

History

Westpoint’s arena and showground was built on the former Ivington Farm to host the annual Devon County Show each May. The farm was purchased by the Devon County Agricultural Association, with work on the site estimated to have cost a further sum in excess of £3 million. 50,000 square feet of unobstructed floor space, and a building capable of seating 6,000 people opened in 1990.