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Kent Event Centre

Kent Event Centre

Kent Event Centre is the county's most flexible, super-sized conference and exhibition venue, with 7,000sqm of indoor space, 200 acres outdoors and a massive capacity of 30,000 people. Exhibitions, trade shows, product launches, festivals, auctions, AGMs, award ceremonies, team building and training days, even one-to-one interviews; they've got it all covered here.

The 3 main exhibition halls are humongous! The Maidstone Exhibition Hall accommodates a crowd of 3,000 people for a reception or 2,500 theatre style; the John Hendry Pavilion and the access friendly Clive Emson Conference Centre both hold 1,700 and 1,000 in the same layouts. There are also 6 meeting rooms, with the biggest, The Astor having capacity for up to 100 folk reception or theatre style and 60 in cabaret layout, whilst the Cornwallis holds 80 and 64 in the same respective arrangements and 30 in U-shape. The Detling, Chilham and Bredhurst each accommodate 60 guests in theatre style, 40 standing and 20 for a board meeting, and the Stockbury holds 6-16 delegates.

These are blank spaces you can theme and dress as you wish; expect cutting-edge AV technology and free highspeed wifi, and with the exhibition halls, kitchens, offices and loading bays. Hire any combination of rooms to provide reception, registration or refreshment space.

The Kent Event Centre has plenty of parking, and the M20 and M2 are both within easy reach. The nearest train stations are just 5 minutes away in Maidstone.

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Venue Kent Event Centre
Capacity 3,000 guests
Address Kent Showground, Detling Hill
Detling
Maidstone
Kent
ME14 3JF
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Function Rooms & Event Spaces (10)

Maidstone Exhibition Hall - Kent Event Centre

Maidstone Exhibition Hall

  • Max Capacity: 4000
  • Dimensions: L:73.00m x W:42.00m x H:5.00m
  • Full Details

    The Maidstone Exhibition Hall provides 3,000 square metres of versatile exhibition space. Fully ventilated with a permanent walkway to the John Hendry Pavilion and the Astor Pavilion.

    The Maidstone Exhibition Hall is a large, modern and flexible meeting space. The single span building is 42 metres wide and 73 metres long and can seat up to 4,000 people in theatre style.

    Full wireless coverage of high speed internet.

    Capacity

    • Theatre: 4000
    • Banqueting: 3000
    • Dinner & Dance: 3000
    • Cabaret: 2500
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Clive Emson Exhibition Hall - Kent Event Centre

Clive Emson Exhibition Hall

  • Max Capacity: 1800
  • Dimensions: L:48.00m x W:36.00m x H:6.00m
  • Full Details

    The Clive Emson Conference Centre is a clear span exhibition hall of over 1700 sqm. The hall is fully carpeted and lined and is located on the ground floor with ample ladies, gents and disabled toilet facilities. There is parking directly outside the building, making this the ideal venue for
    conferences and events.

    The entire space is fully lit, has under floor cabling and is fitted with modern communication technologies. There is a commercial kitchen space capable of being used to cater for up to 1000 people and the building also has full disabled access including a platform lift to the first floor meeting rooms.

    Capacity

    • Theatre: 1800
    • Banqueting: 900
    • Dinner & Dance: 900
    • Cabaret: 1000
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John Hendry Pavilion - Kent Event Centre

John Hendry Pavilion

  • Max Capacity: 1700
  • Dimensions: L:73.00m x W:24.00m
  • Full Details

    The John Hendry Building covers 1752 square metres and seats up to 800 for dinner and can be used as part of your event or as additional storage.

    The brick building has multiple entry down both sides and attaches directly to the larger Maidstone Exhibition Hall.

    There is power throughout the structure with 2.8 metre high cargo doors. Water supply is available as well as adjacent hard standing.

    Full wireless coverage of high speed internet.

    Capacity

    • Reception: 1700
    • Theatre: 1000
    • Banqueting: 800
    • Dinner & Dance: 800
    • Cabaret: 800
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The Astor Pavilion - Kent Event Centre

The Astor Pavilion

  • Max Capacity: 120
  • Dimensions: L:18.00m x W:8.40m
  • Full Details

    The Astor pavilion is a ground floor room with plenty of natural daylight. The room is equipped with a data projector, screen, flipchart and Wi-Fi. There are ladies, gents and disabled toilet facilities within the building.

    This versatile function room can accommodate 100 delegates theatre style with room for refreshments. Overlooking the Astor ring and with ample car parking in close proximity this is an ideal venue for conferences, meetings and events. Full wireless coverage of high speed internet.

    Capacity

    • Reception: 120
    • Theatre: 100
    • Banqueting: 60
    • Dinner & Dance: 60
    • Cabaret: 70
    • Classroom: 50
    • U-Shape: 30
    • Boardroom: 30
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Cornwallis Room - Kent Event Centre

Cornwallis Room

  • Max Capacity: 90
  • Dimensions: L:10.00m x W:11.00m x H:5.00m
  • Full Details

    The Cornwallis is a training/meeting facility with cargo doors to allow large machinery and equipment to be brought in. This room is ideal for hands on equipment courses and training. The room is located on the ground floor and is reached through the Bearsted room which can be used as additional space for a more flexible solution. Full wireless coverage of high speed internet.

    Capacity

    • Theatre: 90
    • Banqueting: 50
    • Cabaret: 64
    • Classroom: 50
    • U-Shape: 30
    • Boardroom: 24
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Detling Room - Kent Event Centre

Detling Room

  • Max Capacity: 80
  • Dimensions: L:10.00m x W:8.00m
  • Full Details

    The Detling room is located above the Kent Event Centre administration offices and provides an ideal venue for meetings. Located in Alan Day House this room can be accessed through the main reception area. There is no lift access to this room.

    Fully carpeted, the room can accommodate 60 people theatre style. Private washrooms are located next to the room. Wireless internet is provided in addition to a screen, data projector and flipcharts. This room can be hired with the

    Stockbury room, which can be laid out for refreshments.

    Capacity

    • Theatre: 80
    • Cabaret: 35
    • Classroom: 26
    • U-Shape: 26
    • Boardroom: 20
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Outside Space - Kent Event Centre

Outside Space

  • Max Capacity: 75
  • Full Details

    Kent Event Centre has 200 acres of outdoor space and parking for 30,000 vehicles. The area is secure with a permanent perimeter fence, up to 6 public entrances, electricity send water throughout the site.

    The entire site has toilet and shower facilities that can cater for up to 30,000 visitors.

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Bredhurst Room - Kent Event Centre

Bredhurst Room

  • Max Capacity: 70
  • Dimensions: L:7.50m x W:8.00m
  • Full Details

    Both the Chilham and Bredhurst Room are located in the Clive Emson Conference Centre. Access is via stairs or lift from the ground floor, both rooms are fully carpeted with air conditioning.

    Fitted with projector, screen, flipcharts and Wi-Fi, these rooms also have access to a separate refreshment area. Full wireless coverage of high speed internet in both rooms.

    Capacity

    • Theatre: 70
    • Cabaret: 35
    • Classroom: 24
    • U-Shape: 26
    • Boardroom: 20
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Chilham Room - Kent Event Centre

Chilham Room

  • Max Capacity: 70
  • Dimensions: L:7.50m x W:8.00m
  • Full Details

    Both the Chilham and Bredhurst Room are located in the Clive Emson Conference Centre. Access is via stairs or lift from the ground floor, both rooms are fully carpeted with air conditioning.

    Fitted with projector, screen, flipcharts and Wi-Fi, these rooms also have access to a separate refreshment
    area. Full wireless coverage of high speed internet in both rooms.

    Capacity

    • Theatre: 70
    • Cabaret: 35
    • Classroom: 24
    • U-Shape: 26
    • Boardroom: 20
  • Request Availability
Stockbury Room - Kent Event Centre

Stockbury Room

  • Max Capacity: 12
  • Dimensions: L:4.60m x W:4.30m
  • Full Details

    The Stockbury, our smallest room, is located on the first floor in the Alan Day House. The room has plenty of natural daylight and overlooks the Astor Ring.

    Wi-Fi is available and we can provide a screen and data projector. This room comfortably accommodates up to 8 delegates boardroom style. There are ladies and gents toilet facilities directly outside the room.

    Capacity

    • Theatre: 12
    • Classroom: 6
    • U-Shape: 6
    • Boardroom: 8
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Venue Features (12)

  • AV Equipment
  • Disability Access
  • Family Friendly
  • In-house Catering
  • Late Licence
  • Licensed Bar
  • Music Licence
  • Outside Space
  • Parking
  • Self Catering Allowed
  • Smoking Area
  • Wi-Fi Access