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Kent offers a unique selection of quirky conference venues that provide a refreshing departure from the conventional meeting spaces. These venues blend creativity with functionality, ensuring your conference stands out and fosters an engaging atmosphere. Consider the local charm and innovative features that make each venue distinct, perfect for sparking inspiration and conversation among attendees.

Kent

United Kingdom

The United Kingdom has an excellent transport infrastructure, with a wide variety of options for getting around.

TRANSPORT

The United Kingdom is home to some of the most iconic landmarks in the world, from Big Ben to Stonehenge.

LANDMARKS

The United Kingdom has a rich cultural heritage, with a wide variety of traditional music, art and cuisine.

CULTURE

Embrace Kent's vibrant arts scene with events at Dreamland Margate, a vintage amusement park, or host film-inspired gatherings at the historic Chatham Dockyard, a favored filming location for blockbuster movies.

Discover Hever Castle, Anne Boleyn's childhood home, ideal for historic events. The Battle of Britain Memorial offers reflective space with heroic significance, perfect for commemorative occasions.

Kent's business landscape thrives with innovation hubs like Discovery Park and Kent Science Park, fostering networking and growth. The Ashford International Business Park offers strategic Eurostar connections for seamless European trade.

BUSINESS

Quirky Conference Venues in Kent

Quirky Conference Venues

Located on the ground floor of the Grade 1 listed stable building looking out on to the open courtyard, the coach house suite is an extremely versatile, airy and beautifully proportioned, its fully floor to ceiling windows provide ample natural daylight and views of the courtyard. It can also be sold in conjunction with the Stable Bar and Tack Room as an exclusive use space.

Elegant Coach House at Chilston Park Hotel by serene lake, perfect for weddings and events.

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Elegant meeting room at Chilston Park Hotel with natural light and sophisticated decor.

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Reception

Business

The Coach House

South East

Chilston Park Hotel

A charming four-star hotel in Chatham, ideal for exploring scenic surroundings and nearby attractions.

This room is also available on a per person price to include catering, making it an ideal choice for your next event. The Hythe Suite at Bridgewood Manor Hotel & Spa offers a versatile space perfect for meetings, conferences, and special occasions. With air conditioning, a projector, and complimentary Wi-Fi, your guests will enjoy a comfortable and productive environment. Located in the charming town of Chatham, this four-star hotel provides easy access to the scenic beauty of Kent, including nearby Maidstone and the historic Leeds Castle. Enhance your event experience with our 24-hour room service, ensuring your needs are met at any time. Choose the Hythe Suite for a seamless blend of elegance and functionality, tailored to make your event truly memorable.

Elegant dining table with lantern centerpiece at Bridgewood Manor Hotel & Spa for events.

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Theatre

Events

Hythe Suite

Bridgewood Manor Hotel & Spa

A historic naval venue with Georgian architecture, gardens, and options for indoor or outdoor ceremonies.

The Historic Dockyard Chatham not only offers 2 unique wedding ceremony venues, but a memorable reception venue as well!
The Commissioner's House is Britain's Oldest Naval building in use today and is complete with stunning Georgian architecture and it's very own gorgeous landscaped gardens. You will have complete exclusivity of the venue for you and your guests and here you have the option to marry inside or outside. It boasts a beautiful garden marquee, bar and ballroom along with the patio and gardens! Alternatively, for something more unique, marry on-board our Victorian ship, HMS Gannet!


Commissioner's House with wooden ceiling, ideal for weddings and conferences.

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Tall ship at sunset in The Commissioner's House & Gardens, ideal for events and weddings.

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Commissioner's House wedding venue with elegant architecture and lush gardens.

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Elegant wedding venue with floral centerpieces and pink chair sashes in Historic Dockyard.

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Bride ascending grand staircase at The Commissioner's House, perfect for weddings.

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Weddings

The Commissioner's House & Gardens

The Historic Dockyard 

The Orchard Restaurant serves a hot and cold breakfast buffet, plus traditional favourites in the evenings. Children 12 and under eat free. Enjoy a pub meal at the on-site Hop Pickers Pub, with log fires in winter. You can charge your meal to your room.


Cambridge Suite at Holiday Inn Ashford North A20, ideal for meetings and events.

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Cambridge Suite meeting room with round tables, ideal for events and presentations.

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Cambridge Suite meeting room with round tables, ideal for corporate events and presentations.

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Cambridge Suite banquet room with elegant tables, ideal for weddings and corporate events.

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Cambridge Suite reception at Holiday Inn Ashford, ideal for meetings and events.

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Cambridge Suite

Other

Holiday Inn Ashford North A20

The Thurnham Suite is our largest room, accommodating up to 180 guests for your wedding breakfast, or 200 for an evening reception. With a private bar and a licence for civil ceremonies, this is the perfect choice for an exceptional celebration. 

Elegant banquet hall with floral centerpieces for weddings and corporate events.

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Elegant wedding ceremony setup in Thurnham Suite with floral arrangements and candles.

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Standing

Thurnham Suite

Delta Hotels by Marriott Tudor Park Country Club

An elegant private suite with a bar and dance floor, perfect for various celebrations.

The Clockhouse suite comprises of a large bar area and dining room complete with a dance floor. Offering a private space for birthdays, baby showers through to engagements and retirement parties. The space is versatile and elegant.


Clockhouse Suite at Rowhill Grange: elegant wedding venue with floral centerpieces.

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Elegant dining table in Clockhouse Suite, ideal for corporate dinners and high-end events.

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Dining

Clockhouse Suite

London

Rowhill Grange Hotel & Utopia Spa

An extremely versatile room, the large, beautifully designed Terrace Suite is perfect for conference or meeting room. Alternatively, the room can be set up in Theatre style for 160, for a banquet for up to 110 and reception for 150. 
With terrace doors on to the outside courtyard it works exceptionally well to access team building in the grounds, summer parties, BBQ's and hog roasts.

Terrace Suite at Brandshatch Place: versatile meeting space for workshops and presentations.

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Terrace Suite at Brandshatch Place Hotel, elegant venue for meetings and events.

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Terrace Suite at Brandshatch Place Hotel, ideal for outdoor weddings and corporate events.

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Terrace Suite

Brandshatch Place Hotel & Spa

A spacious marquee for up to 275 guests, set in a historic venue with outdoor activities.

In the Dray Marquee, we can comfortably host up to 275 guests for a dinner party. The Marquee can be used to host the dinner and the dancing, so that the Dray itself can be reserved to be set up as a bar and reception space. 

Dray Marquee at Hop Farm with conical structures, perfect for sunset events and receptions.

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Elegant Dray Marquee venue with round tables, perfect for weddings and corporate events.

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Elegant event tent with draped ceiling at The Dray Marquee, perfect for gatherings.

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Elegant Dray Marquee event space with draped ceilings, perfect for weddings and corporate events.

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The Dray Marquee

Hop Farm

A modern venue with lecture theatres and meeting rooms, ideal for corporate events in a vibrant campus.

Built in 2017, this state-of-the-art building will give you the chance to impress your clients and colleagues alike. The Sibson Building at the University of Kent features three large lecture theatres, perfect for impactful presentations, and six versatile meeting rooms designed to foster collaboration and innovation. The contemporary ground floor event space is ideal for networking events, workshops, and receptions, providing a stylish backdrop for any occasion. With high-speed WiFi and modern amenities, your business events will run smoothly and efficiently. Located in a vibrant academic environment, the Sibson Building is easily accessible and offers ample parking, making it a prime choice for corporate gatherings. Elevate your next meeting or event at this exceptional venue, where ambition meets opportunity.

Sibson Building auditorium with tiered seating, perfect for events and presentations.

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Sibson Building lecture hall with tiered seating, ideal for educational events.

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Sibson Building

University of Kent

The County Room is located on the ground floor and has a high ceiling and beautiful chandelier as a backdrop. The room is suitable for events of all types, from meetings for 20 to conferences for 120, private dining, parties and weddings. There is air conditioning and self-controlled heating provided, along with a projector & screen.
There is an adjoining separate space that has a bar if required