Kent Event Centre

Kent County Show Ground, Detling Hill, Detling, Maidstone, ME14 3JF -

Up to
4500 guests
Internal Catering
allowed

The Kent Event Centre is the largest conference facility in Kent, offering 7,000 sqm of flexible space. There are three main exhibition halls, ideal for creating stunning exhibitions, trade fairs or public shows. Three are interconnected; the John Hendry, the Maidstone Exhibition Hall, and the Astor Pavilion.

In addition to the exhibition spaces KEC has six smaller meeting rooms that can accommodate 2 to 120 guests, so however big or small your event, the Kent Event Centre can accommodate. We are competitively priced, delivering an affordable conference and Event solution for business in the South East.

We are ideally located for conferences, exhibitions, meetings and more and is set in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the North Downs.

Capacity & layout

Standing

up to 4500

Theatre

up to 3000

Boardroom

up to 30

Cabaret

up to 2000

Classroom

up to 50

Catering & drinks

Catering arrangements

Catering facilities

Refreshments

Alcohol

Amenities

Tea

Flipchart

Telephone

Lectern

Print/Scan/Copy

Premises parking

Overnight accommodation

Breakout rooms

Stage

Cloakroom

Air conditioning

Disabled access

Heating

Natural light

Audio & visual

WiFi

Projector & screen

Flipchart

Other

Fitted with screen, projector

Space rules

Cancellation policy

50% refundable 7 days before the event

Location

Reviews

chris Knott
September 2024
Went to see the military oddesey .had a great day looking around ,brought tickets online which is better to beat the queues .got loads of vehicles to see had a great time 😀
David Vellani
October 2024
Attended a conference here. Large enough space but significant difficulties entering and exiting with big queues on both occasions. Queuing on Detling Hill is not pleasant. Had to park on the grass so muddy feet.