Kent Event Centre, Clive Emson Exhibition Hall
Kent County Show Ground, Detling Hill, Detling, Maidstone, ME14 3JF -
Up to
4000 guestsOffers
cateringInternal 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.
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 & layout
Standing
up to 4000
Theatre
up to 2000
Cabaret
up to 900
Catering & drinks
Catering arrangements
Catering facilities
Refreshments
Alcohol
Amenities
Tea
Stage
Flipchart
Cloakroom
Air conditioning
Disabled access
Lectern
Print/Scan/Copy
Premises parking
Overnight accommodation
Breakout rooms
Audio & visual
WiFi
Other
No AV equipment provided - this would need to be quoted for separately. We can offer a 6ft screen, projector, flipchart and lectern included in the DDR Packages
Space rules
Cancellation policy
50% refundable 7 days before the event
Location
Reviews
chris Knott
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
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.