Kent Event Centre

Up to 2500
Moderate

About Kent Event Centre

The Kent Event Centre is a huge, modern event venue, tucked away in the countryside of Kent’s North Downs. Boasting over 200 acres of outside space to explore, as well as a private woodland area and numerous blank canvas indoor spaces, it is easily one of the largest venues in the county, hosting a huge range of corporate and private events throughout the year.

You might recognise some of the venue from TV, as it is often used as a filming location (most recently for British crime drama Whitstable Pearl). The variety of indoor and outdoor space as well as woodland makes it a popular choice for film and photoshoots.

The Kent Event Centre is also hugely popular as a corporate team building venue, so if you’re looking to improve some interpersonal relationships, you have loads of options here. Try outdoor activities like buggy and quad bike racing, as well as sports days and other fun team building activities, or just explore the woodlands for a chillout day. Summer barbecues are also commonplace in the warmer months.

Aside from the acres of beautiful outdoor space, there are also lots of blank canvas indoor spaces, ranging from the enormous 3000sqm Maidstone Exhibition Hall, to smaller meeting rooms which host anywhere between 20 and 60 guests. All The Kent Event Centre’s indoor spaces come equipped with a suite of AV tech, as well as ample parking for those driving to the venue.

On top of all that, The Kent Event Centre team are massively experienced with events, and on hand to help you with every step of the planning. Get in touch today to start organising your next event.

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Venue Facilities
Caterer not restricted
Children welcome
Dance floor
Disability access
Exclusive Hire
Garden or courtyard
Parking
Pets welcome
Screening room
Team building facilities
Video conferencing
Wifi available

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Delegates/Guests
Up to 2500
Venue Hire Cost
Moderate
Venue Type
Hall, Warehouse
Venue Style
Blank canvas, Cool, Corporate, Industrial , Light and Bright, Modern

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Kent Event Centre Rooms

Maidstone Exhibition Hall

Maidstone Exhibition Hall

1200
Meeting
1800
Standing
1600
Banquet
2500
Theatre
Room size: 3000m²

The Maidstone Exhibition Hall is large, modern and flexible spanning over 3,000sqm. Perfect for exhibitions, trade shows, large scale conferences, award ceremonies and more! A permanent walkway and cargo door links to the John Hendry with links to the Astor Pavilion as well as being surrounded by flat outdoor space if you require additional space. For organisers’ ease, there is also use of a small office, domestic kitchen area and reception/foyer area.

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John Hendry Pavilion

John Hendry Pavilion

400
Meeting
900
Standing
600
Banquet
1000
Theatre
Room size: 1752m²

The John Hendry Pavilion covers 1,752sqm, seating up to 600 delegates for dinner dances, 1,000 for conferences, and exhibitions or can be used as part of your event as additional storage. The brick exhibition hall has multiple entry points down both sides and attaches directly to the larger Maidstone Exhibition Hall and there is power throughout the structure with 2.95 metre high cargo doors. Water taps are available around the building as well as adjacent hard standing for parking or displays.

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Clive Emson Hall

Clive Emson Hall

600
Meeting
900
Standing
900
Banquet
1200
Theatre
Room size: 1700m²

The Clive Emson Hall is a clear span exhibition hall of over 1,700sqm. Ideal for conferences, corporate awards, dinners and exhibitions. The hall is fully carpeted and lined with marquee style draping. This self-contained space is perfect for the growing event offering underfloor electrics, multiple cargo doors and a commercial kitchen capable of catering for up to 900 people.

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Astor Pavilion

Astor Pavilion

50
Meeting
80
Standing
100
Theatre
Room size: 151m²

Ideal for small conferences, meetings and training events. This versatile function room can accommodate up to 100 delegates theatre style with room for refreshments. Boardroom - 30, U-Shape - 26, Classroom - 50, Theatre - 100, Reception - 80.

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Cornwallis Room

Cornwallis Room

50
Meeting
70
Standing
90
Theatre
Room size: 110m²

The Cornwallis room is a versatile space offering built-in AV facilities and cargo door access to allow large machinery and equipment to access as needed, creating a unique meeting space. Boardroom - 26, U-Shape - 22, Classroom - 50, Theatre - 90, Reception - 70.

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Detling Room

Detling Room

24
Meeting
40
Standing
60
Theatre
Room size: 83m²

Centrally located with views over the whole of the Kent Showground, the Detling Room provides an ideal venue for all day meetings, small conferences or team away days for up to 60 delegates. Built-in screen and data projector are available to delegates. Boardroom - 24, U-Shape - 20, Classroom - 24, Theatre - 60, Reception - 40.

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Chilham Room

Chilham Room

24
Meeting
40
Standing
60
Theatre
Room size: 60m²

The Chilham room is located on the first floor of the Clive Emson Hall with access available via stairs or lift from the ground floor. This light and airy room boasts fully fitted AV facilities including a data projector, screen and speakers and air conditioning, making this the perfect venue for all-day meetings, training or small conferences. Boardroom - 24, U-Shape - 20, Classroom - 24, Theatre - 60, Reception - 40.

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Bredhurst Room

Bredhurst Room

24
Meeting
40
Standing
60
Theatre
Room size: 60m²

The Bredhurst room is located on the first floor of the Clive Emson Hall, with access available via stairs or lift from the ground floor. This light and airy meeting room boasts fully fitted AV facilities including a data projector, screen and speakers, air conditioning, making this the perfect venue for all day meetings, training or small conferences. Boardroom - 24, U-Shape - 20, Classroom - 24, Theatre - 60, Reception - 40.

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Stockbury Room

Stockbury Room

8
Meeting
16
Standing
12
Theatre
Room size: 20m²

The Stockbury is the smallest meeting room on offer at the Kent Event Centre. Located on the first floor of the Alan Day House, the Stockbury boasts plenty of natural daylight with views of the Astor Ring and surrounding countryside. With built in AV facilities, the Stockbury room provides the perfect setting for an interview or intimate meeting for up to 12 delegates. Classroom - 8, Boardroom - 8, Theatre - 12, Conference - 8, Reception - 16, U-Shape - 6.

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Location

Kent Showground, Detling, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3JF

01622 630 975

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FAQs

Is there food & drink available on site?

Unfortunately, we don’t have permanent catering facilities available on site. However, many of our larger exhibitions and conferences offer this service. Speak to your organiser directly.

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Can I bring my dog?

Generally well behaved dogs are allowed on leads in the outside areas. Guide and hearing dogs are allowed in the meeting and conference rooms but please let the venue know before you arrive, so we can make provisions. Please note this can vary depending on the event so please contact your event organiser directly if you are unsure.

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Can you provide everything I need for my event?

The Kent Event Centre are able to provide everything for your event from table decorations to lighting towers. No request is too big or small and the team have experience in locating specialist items for every eventuality.

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