An auditorium with rows of blue chairs facing a stage, overhead stage lighting, and a high ceiling with recessed lights at The River Centre.
An auditorium with rows of blue cushioned chairs facing a large stage equipped with sound and lighting rigs at The River Centre.
A spacious auditorium with rows of blue chairs facing a stage equipped with musical instruments, microphones, and stage lighting at The River Centre.
A spacious entrance lobby with a glass curtain wall, tiled floors, a wide staircase with blue carpet, and large welcome mats at The River Centre.

Main Auditorium at The River Centre

Auditorium / Conference Room in a Church
·
Whole venue
Medway Wharf Road, Tonbridge, TN9 1RE –
Tonbridge
Up to 500
seats
Venue doesn’t offer catering
External catering allowed

About this space

The Main Auditorium is The River Centre's flagship space, seating up to 500 theatre-style, with flexible configurations available for cabaret, classroom, and boardroom layouts. It's fully equipped for professional events, with an installed d&b audio system, GrandMA lighting control, and a DigiLED screen with ProPresenter content management — suiting concerts, conferences, and staged productions alike.

Prices

Monday
6:00 – 22:00
from £2000 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 22:00
from £2000 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
6:00 – 22:00
from £2000 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 22:00
from £2000 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
6:00 – 22:00
from £2000 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 22:00
from £2000 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Thursday
6:00 – 22:00
from £2000 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 22:00
from £2000 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Friday
6:00 – 22:00
from £2000 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 22:00
from £2000 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Saturday
6:00 – 22:00
from £2000 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 22:00
from £2000 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Sunday
Closed
All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Minimum booking duration: 2 hours

Capacity

Dining
up to 200
Theatre
up to 500

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Buyout fee for external catering
Kitchen facilities available for guests Space where you can prepare food
No alcohol provided by the venue
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Air conditioner
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Lighting equipment Professional lighting equipment for photography and filming
Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
Quiet space
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site
Unavailable: Parking available

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
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
No wedding licence
No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Host rules

• No smoking anywhere in the venue.
• No nails, screws, tape, or adhesives on walls, fixtures, or fittings — and no alterations to the space without prior written permission.
• Parking must be booked in advance — spaces are limited and shared with loading access.
• Public and Property Liability insurance is required (minimum £5 million cover), confirmed in writing before the event.
• No subletting or re-hiring the space to a third party.
• No unlawful, unlicensed, or inappropriate use of the space.
• The space must only be used for the agreed purpose stated in the booking.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day with Grace Period

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About The River Centre

The River Centre is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

Location

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Meet your host

Theo O.
Member of Tagvenue since July 2026
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