Honiton's community space The Beehive is currently in need of some new leaseholders.

The building is owned by the Town Council, which has started the tender process for the a new lease in September 2025.

The building was opened in 2014 in Dowell Street and according to property agents, Stratton Creber Commercial, which is in charge of the sale, it is a 'well presented community centre' with a ground floor reception area, café/bar, meeting room, large hall/entertainment space, dressing rooms, WC/shower room and store rooms.

The Beehive is a large hall/entertainment space includes fold-away theatre seating, large projector screen, and lighting rig.

This space hosts events including theatre performances, concerts, and cinema evenings. This space is also used for dance classes, and community groups.

Accessed either via the stairs or lift, the first floor comprises six offices, function room, a projector/ sound room, kitchen, waiting area and WC’s.

Three of the offices are occupied by Honiton Town Council, one office is sublet to a private company, the remaining two offices are available for hire. 

A public consultation was launched in October 2022, where the public voted that the town council should continue supporting it as a community venue.

Honiton Town Council is now seeking a tenant to undertake the management of The Beehive for the benefit of the community.

A new full repairing and insuring lease for a term of 30 years at a rent of £1.00 per year.

Business Rates The business rates for April 2023 - March 2024 are as follows: Rateable Value: £38,250.00 Rates Payable: £18,742.50 VAT VAT is not chargeable.

Tenants can complete an expression of interest form via the Honiton Town Council website by 29th March 2024.

Viewing the property is by appointment only through the sole agents: Stratton Creber Commercial 20 Southernhay West, Exeter, EX1 1PR.