Darwin Conference Suite at University of Kent

Auditorium / Conference Room in a University / Academic Building
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Whole venue
Park Wood Road, Canterbury, CT2 7SR
Saint Cosmus and Saint Damian in the Blean, Canterbury

About this space

Darwin Conference Suite is a flexible conference venue, situated in Darwin College, and available all year round.
The suite provides an adaptable space for a maximum of 200 people. It can be used as one large room or divided, with soundproofed walls, into three smaller rooms with a capacity of 40 to 100 people. The space has its own reception area, cloakroom, dance floor, and bar.

The flexibility of this space allows for a wide range of meeting and event needs to be met. Boardroom or theatre style for those important business meetings or talks or banqueting style for dinner dances.


Prices

Monday
8:00 – 0:30
from £225 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 0:30
from £225 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:00 – 0:30
from £225 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 0:30
from £225 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:00 – 0:30
from £225 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 0:30
from £225 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:00 – 0:30
from £225 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 0:30
from £225 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:00 – 0:30
from £225 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 0:30
from £225 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
8:00 – 0:30
from £225 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 0:30
from £225 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
8:00 – 0:30
from £225 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 0:30
from £225 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
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Capacity

Standing
up to 400
Dining
up to 200
Theatre
up to 300
Cabaret
up to 160
Classroom
up to 54

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flipchart
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Conference call facilities Equipment for video or phone conferencing during your event
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
Soundproof Soundproofed room for noise control
Accommodation is available on-site On-site accommodation
Free parking is available on-site (1000 spaces)
Ample car parking
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Quiet space

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
Temporary event notices available
No wedding licence

Host rules

• The University reserves the right to approve any externally arranged entertainment, services or activities that you have agreed to and cannot accept liability for any costs. Public Liability and Risk Assessments will be required before an event occurs.

• Should any of your delegates be unable to correct any aspect of poor behaviour or activities unacceptable to the University, we reserve the right to terminate the event. Should this occur, no monies will be refunded and the Manager’s decision is final.

• The costs of repairing any damage caused to the property, contents or grounds by any of your guests must be reimbursed to the University by the Client.

• No wines, spirits or foods brought into the University may be consumed unless specific alternative arrangements have been made.

• The University’s name/logo may be used in publicity, once proof of the promotional material has been agreed with the University.

• The Client is responsible for ensuring that any band or musician employed by them complies with the statutory requirements of the University Management.

• The University must comply with certain licensing and statutory regulations and requires the Client to fulfil their obligations in this respect.

• You are required to obtain prior written approval if you wish to fix items to the walls, floors or ceilings.

• Please note that pets and other animals are not allowed at the University of Kent except guide or support dogs. If you are bringing a guide or support dog, please notify the University of Kent when booking.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day with Grace Period

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