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Kent Event Centre

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The Kent Event Centre hosts many large-scale events including garden shows, conferences, military shows, antiques and vintage fairs, dog shows, Christmas parties and many more.

The Kent Event Centre is ideally located between the M20 and M2 motorways in the heart of Kent. Easily accessible and central to the county, it is also set in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the North Downs.

With 7,000 sqm of meeting and conference rooms as well as 200 acres of outdoor space, the Kent Event Centre is the largest and most flexible venue in Kent. 

Each of our rooms is designed as a blank canvas to provide a fully tailored experience, whilst our expertise and excellent level of customer service will provide an event to remember.

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Pricing

Pricing – Varied depending on the event. Registration required for most conferences and events

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Address

Kent Event Centre Kent Showground Detling, Maidstone ME14 3JF

Contact

info@kenteventcentre.co.uk 01622 630975

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Accessible parking
Accessible toilets
Coaches welcome
Conference / Meeting facilities
Credit cards accepted (not American Express)
Facilities for hearing impaired
Free car parking
Groups welcome
Guide Dogs, Hearing Dogs and Registered Assistance Dogs welcome

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