Kent Event Centre
Detling
Conference and exhibition centre- Up to 3,000
- people
- 9
- meeting rooms
- On site
- parking
In short
Kent Event Centre at Kent Showground, Detling, near Maidstone, is Kent's largest conference and exhibition venue, with 7,000 square metres indoors and 200 acres outdoors. The Clive Emson Hall seats 1,200 theatre style, the Brachers Building covers 3,000 square metres, and six meeting rooms hold 8 to 100.
At a glance
- 7,000m² indoor space; 200 acres outdoors
- Clive Emson Hall: 1,200 theatre, 900 dinner
- Brachers Building: 3,000m²
- Meeting rooms for 8 to 100
- Commercial kitchen catering for up to 900
About the venue
Kent Event Centre, at Kent Showground in Detling, describes itself as the largest and most flexible conference and exhibition venue in Kent. It has 7,000m² of indoor space and 200 acres outdoors.
It suits everything from a 12-person meeting to trade shows, conferences and gala dinners for hundreds.
Halls
- Clive Emson Hall: 1,700m² clear-span hall, 48m by 36m with a 6m ceiling. Up to 1,200 theatre, 900 reception, 900 dinner or 600 cabaret.
- John Hendry Pavilion: 1,752m², for 800 to 1,700.
- The Brachers Building: 3,000m², for 50 to 3,000.
Meeting rooms
- Astor Pavilion: 151m², for 30 to 100
- Cornwallis: 110m², for 24 to 80
- Detling: 80m², for 20 to 60
- Bredhurst and Chilham: 60m² each, for 20 to 60
- Stockbury: 20m², for 8 to 16
Facilities in the Clive Emson Hall
- Carpeted hall with underfloor power
- Cargo doors 5m high for loading
- Commercial kitchen catering for up to 900
- Platform lift to first-floor meeting rooms and accessible toilets
Parking
Hard-standing parking for 100 cars outside the Clive Emson Hall, including disabled bays, with grass overflow parking.
Good for
- Exhibitions and trade fairs
- Large conferences
- Awards dinners and gala events
- Team building and away days
Booking
Call 01622 630975 or email info@kenteventcentre.co.uk.
Rooms and capacity
Clive Emson Hall
- Size (m²)
- 1700
- Theatre
- 1200
- Cabaret
- 600
- Dinner
- 900
- Reception
- 900
- Notes
- 48m x 36m; 6m ceiling; cargo doors 5m
John Hendry Pavilion
- Size (m²)
- 1752
- Notes
- 800 to 1,700
The Brachers Building
- Size (m²)
- 3000
- Notes
- 50 to 3,000
Astor Pavilion
- Size (m²)
- 151
- Notes
- 30 to 100
Cornwallis
- Size (m²)
- 110
- Notes
- 24 to 80
Detling
- Size (m²)
- 80
- Notes
- 20 to 60
Bredhurst
- Size (m²)
- 60
- Notes
- 20 to 60
Chilham
- Size (m²)
- 60
- Notes
- 20 to 60
Stockbury
- Size (m²)
- 20
- Notes
- 8 to 16
Capacities are the maximum for each layout. Check numbers with the venue when you enquire.
Facilities
- Parking (100 hard-standing spaces at Clive Emson Hall plus overflow)
- Catering (kitchen for 900)
- Step-free access
- Accessible toilets
- Breakout spaces
- Accommodation
- Outdoor space (200 acres)
- Leisure or spa
Location and travel
Kent Showground, Detling, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3JFKent Showground, Detling, near Maidstone
Detling
Accessibility
Full disabled access in Clive Emson Hall, platform lift, accessible toilets
Frequently asked questions
How big is Kent Event Centre?
It has 7,000 square metres of indoor space and 200 acres outdoors.
What is the largest hall at Kent Event Centre?
The Brachers Building at 3,000 square metres. The Clive Emson Hall seats 1,200 theatre style.
Does Kent Event Centre have small meeting rooms?
Yes, six rooms for between 8 and 100 people.
Is there parking at Kent Event Centre?
Yes. There is hard-standing parking for 100 cars by the Clive Emson Hall, with grass overflow.
Can Kent Event Centre cater for large events?
Yes, its commercial kitchen caters for up to 900.
Location
Kent Showground, Detling, Maidstone, KentME14 3JFOpen in Google MapsShare this business venue
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Details checked 8 November 2026
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