Conference Facilities
Set in the heart of the Kent Countryside in an area of outstanding natural beauty, the Kent Showground offers a unique location for your conference and exhibition needs.
As an established venue with over 40 years’ experience, the Kent Event Centre offers maximum flexibility and excellent road links to London and Europe. With unrivaled customer service and focus on excellence, the Kent Event Centre is the only choice for your next conference or exhibition.
As a self contained independent venue we are able to offer our clients something different and unique. We have over 4500 square metres of indoor exhibition space, in excess of 200 acres of outdoor space and a private woodland at your disposal. In addition to our exhibition space we also have 3 conference rooms equipped with state of the art audio visual equipment and commanding views of the Kent Downs. We also offer onsite parking for up to 30,000 cars.
Prices are very reasonable and we are happy to quote for any date and any number of delegates.
For details of the packages offered, please contact the Events Manager on 01622 630975.
The Kent Event Centre really does offer you more than the average venue.
Astor Pavilion
This building has a Main Hall 18m x 8.4m (151sqm) and seats 160 theatre style. There is a small office/administration room as well as a fully equipped kitchen.
Users will have access to private washrooms, telephone and public address points, state of the art audio and visual equipment and new tables and chairs. Ideal for seminars, small parties and catered events.
Detling Room
The Detling Room is located above the Kent Event Centre administration offices and provides an ideal venue for meetings. The room can accommodate 50 people theatre style and has a fully equipped kitchen area. Private washrooms are located next to the room. Wireless internet and telephone access is provided in addition to a large flat screen LCD Television, OHP, Video/DVD ad an integrated sound system.
John Hendry Pavilion
The John Hendry Building covers 1750 square metres and seats up to 1000 for dinner dances, 2000 for conferences and concerts and can be used as part of your event or as additional storage. There is power throughout the structure with 3 metre high cargo doors. Telephone and water supply is available as well as adjacent hard standing.
Kent Pavilion
The Kent Pavilion provides 3,000 square metres, it is a permanent structure with solid glass panels for maximum natural light, and PVC roof. The structure is single span and built on a power float concrete floor. Carpeted throughout and access to water and power makes this the ideal venue for your event.
