Kent Event Centre, John Hendry Pavilion
Kent County Show Ground, Detling Hill, Detling, Maidstone, ME14 3JF -
Up to
1700 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 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 & layout
Standing
up to 1700
Theatre
up to 1500
Cabaret
up to 600
Catering & drinks
Catering arrangements
Catering facilities
Refreshments
Alcohol
Amenities
Cloakroom
Disabled access
Flipchart
Heating
Lectern
Natural light
Print/Scan/Copy
Stage
Tea
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.