Welcome to Powderham, the Home of Devon
Since 1391, a family home and community landmark. Discover over six centuries worth of stories.
Visit
Discover Powderham, for fun family days, cultural moments, adventures and mindful escapes. Powderham, on the banks of the River Exe and a short hop from the historic city of Exeter. Immerse yourself in over six centuries of history. Our stories embellish the history of the house, the country and the county through the lives of the Earls of Devon, and their families.
Visit Powderham, a day of discovery, exploration and learning.
Venue
Powderham is one of the busiest green-field event sites in the South West. We’ve hosted the biggest celebrities in the world, the likes of Sir Elton John, Sir Tom Jones, Coldplay and Little Mix. For the last 5 decades Powderham has opened the gates for Classic Car Shows, Family Adventure Festivals, Garden Festivals, Food Festivals, Dog Shows and Sporting Events… We love nothing more than crowds of smiling faces, and being that place that people are making memories.
Have a look at our What’s On pages to see what’s coming up in the months ahead, or get in touch with our events team if you’re looking for somewhere to host an event of your own.
What's On
22 May
Tunes In The Castle
Not only amazing Tunes but a dynamic Medieval mashup coming to the castle with Medieval Jousting & battle reenactments, with the brilliant Mcfly, Dizzee Rascal plus many more.
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07 June
Conquer24 – 24 Hour Trail Race
The ultimate 24-hour relay race at Powderham. Run or walk solo, in pairs, or in teams of up to 12, you’ll have 24 hours to complete as many laps of […]
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27 June
Music in the Castle
Sopranos: Imogen Ram-Prasad, Elizabeth Drury, Suzzie Vango Mezzo: Shivani Rattan Alto: Sarah Tenant-Flowers Papagena is the UK’s flagship female vocal ensemble. Formally launched in 2015, the group has performed at […]
Read more“The Belvedere is the most fantastic spot, with stunning views overlooking the estuary. It makes a beautiful and dramatic backdrop"”
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