Nestled in the Kentish countryside just outside Maidstone, The Kent Event Centre is one of the biggest modern event venues in the south east, boasting over 200 acres of outdoor space for all manner of private events. Spread across the sprawling grounds you’ll find a huge range of blank canvas indoor spaces, suitable for Christmas parties large and small.
The largest of those spaces is the enormous Maidstone Exhibition Hall - a large, contemporary hall which holds up to 1800 guests for a standing reception, or 1600 for dinner in a cabaret set up. This huge space is ideal for big corporate Christmas parties, especially those that incorporate awards ceremonies or large gala dinners.
Other large event spaces include The John Hendry Exhibition Hall, and The Clive Emson Hall - a spacious, fully-carpeted marquee with capacity for up to 900 reception or dinner guests. The latter also has catering facilities attached, making it a popular choice for large Christmas dinner celebrations.
If you’re planning something a little more intimate, don’t worry - there are lots of smaller blank canvas spaces on offer too. The Astor Pavilion, for example, hosts 80 standing guests for a reception and is fully equipped with PA system, projector and surround sound speakers, ideal for Christmas speeches and quizzes. All these spaces come with ample parking outside, as well as brilliant all round facilities and support from The Kent Event Centre’s experienced events team.
Another feather in the cap of The Kent Event Centre is how easily accessible it is. Less than an hour from London, the venue is easy to find and sits close to main motorways as well as three separate train stations.