The Beehive

The Beehive is a community arts and events venue in Honiton, offering a range of spaces for organisers planning business, cultural and community activities. Its flexible rooms can accommodate meetings, training sessions, seminars and workshops, while the larger auditorium is suited to conferences, exhibitions, craft fairs and live performances. Different layouts allow organisers to select a space that works for their programme and audience, from smaller gatherings to larger events.

The Joanna Leach Auditorium is the venue’s main performance and event space. It has retractable seating, an integrated audio system and a projection screen, with an optional stage available. The Liz Tirard Function Room provides a separate setting for functions, rehearsals, classes and smaller events. Additional meeting rooms can be used for training, breakout sessions or board meetings.

Organisers can arrange equipment hire and technical support, with stewards and ticketing assistance available for relevant events. The Beehive Café Bar can provide refreshments, lunches and buffet catering by prior arrangement, which can be useful for meetings and conference bookings. The building also offers accessible facilities, including lift access to first-floor rooms and wheelchair spaces in the auditorium.

Located in central Honiton, The Beehive is accessible by road and rail, with local parking options nearby. Its combination of a performance auditorium, function space and smaller rooms makes it a practical choice for organisers seeking a flexible venue in East Devon for a wide range of events.