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About Barnfield Theatre

Welcome to Barnfield Theatre, a beloved Exeter venue known for its intimate atmosphere and flexible spaces. With a main auditorium seating approximately 280–289 and a versatile Clifford Room (roughly 60 seats), the theatre hosts a variety of performances—from Shakespeare adaptations to touring productions and community programming under Northcott management since 2021/2022. Whether you’re planning a night of theatre, a workshop, or a small concert, Barnfield Theatre offers approachable seating, accessible facilities, and easy access to nearby lodging and dining.

Below, you’ll find essential details to help you secure your seats with ease, plus practical information on parking, getting here by bus or rail, and nearby hotels and restaurants to make the most of your visit to Exeter’s historic Barnfield Road location.

Booking tips: We’ve got you covered with straightforward ticket purchases and up-to-date show listings. For each event, check the specific seating availability (main auditorium or Clifford Room) and secure your seats with our trusted network. If a show moves or dates shift, we’ll clearly note RESCHEDULED from the original date. When dates are announced, we list them as Date to be announced until confirmed.

Venue details at a glance: Address — Barnfield Theatre, Barnfield Road, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1SN. Two spaces: a main auditorium (≈280–289 seats) and the Clifford Room (≈60 seats). Northcott-managed venue since 2021/2022, continuing a rich program of theatre, live performance, and community events.

Tip: For a comfortable visit, plan your transit and parking ahead of time and consider a nearby hotel for a seamless evening out in Exeter.

Good to know

Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: Barnfield Theatre, Barnfield Road, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1SN.
  • Venue consists of a main auditorium (~280–289 seats) and a flexible secondary space (~60 seats).
  • Two spaces: a main auditorium and an adaptable Clifford Room (or Bedford/Clifford Room history) used for various configurations.
  • Parking nearby at Princesshay (Princesshay 2/3) and Magdalen Road/Magdalen Street car parks; walking and bus access common.
  • Public transit options include regular bus routes to Exeter High Street/Bus Station and nearby rail access; multiple station-to-centre routes available.
  • Nearby hotels within roughly a half-mile include Queens Court Hotel (0.5 mi), City Gate Hotel (0.4 mi), and Leonardo Hotel Exeter (0.3 mi).
  • Notable recent activity includes The Story of Us festival (Sept 2022) and ongoing Northcott Futures and community-facing programming; past/current shows have included Shakespeare adaptations and touring productions.
  • Not demolished; not renamed—Barnfield Theatre continues as a Northcott-managed venue since 2021/2022, with reopened operations and ongoing programming.