Event Partner – The Kent Event Centre

Company Summary:

The Kent Event Centre, situated at Kent Showground in Detling near Maidstone, stands as Kent’s largest and most flexible event venue. Boasting over 7,000 sqm of adaptable indoor space and 200 acres of scenic outdoor grounds—including a private woodland—it offers an exceptional canvas for a wide variety of occasions. Its strategic location between the M20 and M2 motorways, combined with convenient accessibility (just 50 minutes by train or car from London), makes it both picturesque and wonderfully connected. With on-site parking capacity for up to 30,000 vehicles, the venue handles high footfall with ease.

Inside, the venue offers a diverse range of spaces tailored to meet varied event needs. Its three interconnected exhibition halls – the John Hendry Building, Maidstone Exhibition Hall, and Astor Pavilion – provide extensive staging areas, while the Clive Emson Exhibition Hall, spanning 1,700 sqm, is ideal for trade shows, conferences, dinners, and exhibitions

Additional flexible spaces such as the Cornwallis Room (with cargo-door access), Detling Room, and multiple meeting rooms support everything from intimate interviews to large presentations. Whether you’re planning a corporate conference, an outdoor festival, or a team-building day in the Kent countryside, the Kent Event Centre delivers with professionalism, customisation, and outstanding service from planning to execution.

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