Exeter University

The Great Hall & Devonshire House

DinoCon 2025 will be taking place in heart of Exeter University; The Great Hall and Devonshire House. The Great Hall itself with serve as the main location for talks and presentations, while other surrounding areas will host a variety of palaeo-themed activities and displays. The vendor hall will be located in The Sanctuary, a large room situated below The Great Hall.

Travel:

Situated just off the M5 motorway, Exeter boasts a well-connected main trainline and an international airport.

Exeter University has ample pay & display parking, but we cannot guarantee spaces will be available. For alternative travel options, Exeter St David’s train station is a 20 minute walk from the Great Hall (uphill, not suitable for wheelchairs) and there are regular bus services from both the train station and Exeter’s park-and-ride.

If you are arriving by plane, there is a separate bus service that travels from the airport to Exeter St David’s.

Accommodation:

There is a wide variety of accommodation available within Exeter city centre, but if you would like to stay on campus; Exeter University are making Holland Halls of residence available for DinoCon attendees. Booking is a first-come-first-served basis and spaces are limited, so don’t delay in reserving a slot now.

This is a catered hall, so an optional breakfast can be included with every night’s stay. Click here to book a room.