The Lodge at Canterbury Cathedral

Canterbury

Conference and exhibition centre
1 / 2
Up to 250
people
7
meeting rooms
On site
parking
Bedrooms
on site

In short

The Lodge at Canterbury Cathedral is a conference venue and hotel inside the Cathedral precincts in Canterbury, Kent. The Clagett Auditorium seats up to 250, other rooms hold 20 to 200, and there are 34 en-suite bedrooms with Cathedral views. Both Canterbury stations are a 10-minute walk away.

At a glance

  • Clagett Auditorium for up to 250
  • 7 meeting and event rooms
  • 34 en-suite bedrooms with Cathedral views
  • Free Wi-Fi; hybrid AV in two rooms
  • 10 minutes' walk from Canterbury East and West

About the venue

The Lodge sits inside the precincts of Canterbury Cathedral, a World Heritage Site. It offers modern conference rooms and bedrooms within the Cathedral grounds.

Meeting and event rooms

  • Clagett Auditorium: up to 250, with built-in AV.
  • Kentish Barn: up to 200, with hybrid AV.
  • Common Room: up to 50, with hybrid AV.
  • AV Conference Theatre: fixed seating for 57.
  • Community Studio: 50 theatre, 20 at tables or 60 standing.
  • The Deanery Drawing Room: 40 seated or 100 standing. Hire £2,000.
  • The Deanery Library: 40 seated or 50 standing. Hire £1,250.

Day delegate package (minimum 10)

  • Arrival tea, coffee and Danish pastries
  • Two further tea and coffee breaks
  • Lunch: sandwich buffet, finger buffet or two-course hot buffet
  • Flipchart, LCD projector and screen
  • Stationery and water

Stay over

The Lodge has 34 en-suite bedrooms with Cathedral views. Residential packages add a three-course dinner and full English breakfast.

Getting there

  • 10 minutes' walk from Canterbury East and Canterbury West
  • 5 minutes' walk from the bus station
  • London in 59 minutes by high-speed train
  • Parking is limited and must be booked; park and ride is recommended

Booking

Call 01227 865350 (extension 3) for conferences and events.

Rooms and capacity

Clagett Auditorium

Theatre
250
Notes
Built-in AV; 120 seated meal

Kentish Barn

Notes
Up to 200; hybrid AV

Common Room

Notes
Up to 50; hybrid AV

AV Conference Theatre

Theatre
57
Notes
Fixed seating

Community Studio

Theatre
50
Dinner
20
Reception
60

The Deanery Drawing Room

Dinner
40
Reception
100
Notes
Hire £2,000

The Deanery Library

Dinner
40
Reception
50
Notes
Hire £1,250

Capacities are the maximum for each layout. Check numbers with the venue when you enquire.

Facilities

  • Parking: Limited, pre-book only
  • Wi-Fi (free)
  • Catering
  • Presentation and AV equipment
  • Breakout spaces
  • Accommodation (34 en-suite)
  • Leisure or spa

Prices

Deanery rooms £2,000 and £1,250 hire; day delegate and residential packages on request (minimum 10).

Check VAT and availability when you enquire.

Location and travel

Cathedral House, 11 The Precincts, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2EH

10 minutes' walk from Canterbury East and West; London 59 minutes by train

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Accessibility

Burgate building has no lift

Frequently asked questions

How many people does The Lodge at Canterbury Cathedral hold?

Up to 250 in the Clagett Auditorium.

Is there parking at Canterbury Cathedral Lodge?

Only limited parking, which must be booked. Park and ride or the train is recommended.

How far is The Lodge from Canterbury stations?

About 10 minutes' walk from Canterbury East and Canterbury West.

Does The Lodge have bedrooms?

Yes, 34 en-suite bedrooms with Cathedral views.

What does the day delegate package include?

Refreshments throughout the day, a buffet lunch, projector, screen, flipchart and stationery.

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