A versatile event space with a modern glass exterior and curved steel facade at University of Kent.

University of Kent

Event Venue

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Park Wood Road, Canterbury, CT2 7SR –
Saint Cosmus and Saint Damian in the Blean, Canterbury
From £225
hire fee
Up to 2000
seats
Up to 4000
standing
Venue offers catering
Parking available
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Venue overview

University campus in Canterbury set in stunning parkland with views of the iconic Cathedral. Ideal for conferences and group events, benefiting from award-winning on-site accommodation.

This is an AI-generated summary based on client reviews and venue profile

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Reviews and ratings

5.0
Communication
5.0
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Excellent communication
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Prices and opening hours

Monday
6:00 – 0:30
from £225–£7500 hire fee per day
Indoor Tennis and Events Arena
6:00 – 0:00
from £7500 hire fee per day
Darwin Conference Suite
8:00 – 0:30
from £225 hire fee per day
Tuesday
6:00 – 0:30
from £225–£7500 hire fee per day
Indoor Tennis and Events Arena
6:00 – 0:00
from £7500 hire fee per day
Darwin Conference Suite
8:00 – 0:30
from £225 hire fee per day
Wednesday
6:00 – 0:30
from £225–£7500 hire fee per day
Indoor Tennis and Events Arena
6:00 – 0:00
from £7500 hire fee per day
Darwin Conference Suite
8:00 – 0:30
from £225 hire fee per day
Thursday
6:00 – 0:30
from £225–£7500 hire fee per day
Indoor Tennis and Events Arena
6:00 – 0:00
from £7500 hire fee per day
Darwin Conference Suite
8:00 – 0:30
from £225 hire fee per day
Friday
6:00 – 0:30
from £225–£9500 hire fee per day
Indoor Tennis and Events Arena
6:00 – 0:00
from £9500 hire fee per day
Darwin Conference Suite
8:00 – 0:30
from £225 hire fee per day
Saturday
6:00 – 0:30
from £225–£9500 hire fee per day
Indoor Tennis and Events Arena
6:00 – 0:00
from £9500 hire fee per day
Darwin Conference Suite
8:00 – 0:30
from £225 hire fee per day
Sunday
6:00 – 0:30
from £225–£7500 hire fee per day
Indoor Tennis and Events Arena
6:00 – 0:00
from £7500 hire fee per day
Darwin Conference Suite
8:00 – 0:30
from £225 hire fee per day

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 4000
standing
Up to 2000
seats
In-house catering
Parking available
Accommodation available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About University of Kent

University of Kent is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

The University of Kent is set in over 300 acres of beautiful parkland overlooking the historic city of Canterbury and its iconic Cathedral.

Our fantastic location, on-site accommodation and extensive facilities make us the perfect choice for conferences and events.

We have over 20 years of experience delivering exceptional events for our clients, and our passionate team are proud to be the winner of the Group Travel Award for 'Best University Accommodation for Groups' every year since 2008.

FAQ

At University of Kent, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

  • Free parking is available on-site: 1000 spaces

University of Kent is located at Park Wood Road, in Saint Cosmus and Saint Damian in the Blean, Canterbury.

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