Hosting private & comfortable wakes
At Exeter Racecourse, we offer a peaceful funeral wake venue where family and friends can come together in the heart of the Devon countryside.
Our rooms can host everything from smaller, more intimate receptions to gatherings of up to 300 guests, with catering and modern AV available as needed. We also offer additional spaces for quieter conversations, along with plenty of free on-site parking. Calm and spacious, our wake venue in Exeter offers room to gather in your own way.
Sweeping Devon countryside views
Space for up to 300 guests
Plenty of free on-site parking
Space to bring people together
Whether you’re arranging a quiet gathering with close family or a larger celebration of life, our spaces can be arranged around the kind of day you have in mind. As a funeral reception venue in Exeter, we offer a choice of rooms and layouts, with space for photographs, flowers, memory tables and any other personal touches you would like.
Our team will work with you to find the right setting and help make the room feel fitting for the day you have in mind.
Supportive event planners
Here when you need us
At our funeral venue in Devon, you’ll have the full support of a dedicated event manager to guide you through the arrangements.
From coordinating the details and shaping the space to quietly taking care of anything that comes up, they’ll work closely with our experienced team to keep everything running smoothly, so you can focus on the people around you.
Carefully curated menus for wakes
Considered catering
At our venue in Exeter, catering can be tailored to suit the size and style of the funeral reception, with options to fit the way you want people to gather.
From tea, coffee, cakes and light refreshments to finger food, buffets and more substantial hot or cold menus, we can help you choose food and drink that feels right for the day. Our team can also accommodate a range of dietary requirements, so every guest can be looked after thoughtfully throughout the day.
Why host a wake at Exeter?
Framed by the Devon countryside, Exeter offers a peaceful place to come together, with our team helping create a setting that feels right for the people around you.
Make an enquiry
To reach our team, please submit an enquiry using the form below, and we will come back to you as soon as possible.