Leas Cliff Hall

Folkestone

Conference and exhibition centre
1 / 3
Up to 1,500
people
5
meeting rooms

About the venue

Leas Cliff Hall is a concert and conference venue built into the cliff on The Leas in Folkestone, with sea views and two main event spaces.

The Grand Hall seats 898 theatre style or 430 for dinner, holds 1,500 standing and has 573 square metres of exhibition space. It has a fixed stage and sound system.

The Channel Suite is a long, air-conditioned room that seats 300 theatre style or 250 at round tables, with 414 square metres of exhibition space. It splits into three rooms. Rooms 1 and 3 each take 100 theatre style, 70 for dinner and 30 in classroom or boardroom layouts. Room 2 takes 200 theatre style, 150 for dinner and 60 in classroom or boardroom layouts. The suite has full disabled access.

An in-house technical team, a dedicated events manager and in-house catering are part of the package. The hall is a short walk from Folkestone town centre, and Folkestone Central station has fast trains to London St Pancras. Prices are given by quote, so call 01303 228607 or use the contact form on the venue's website.

Rooms and capacity

Grand Hall

Notes
Theatre 898; dinner 430; standing 1,500; exhibition 573 sq m

Channel Suite (whole)

Notes
Theatre 300; rounds 250; exhibition 414 sq m

Channel Suite Room 2

Notes
Theatre 200; dinner 150; classroom 60; boardroom 60

Channel Suite Room 1

Notes
Theatre 100; dinner 70; classroom 30; boardroom 30

Channel Suite Room 3

Notes
Theatre 100; dinner 70; classroom 30; boardroom 30

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

Location and travel

The Leas, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2DZ

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Frequently asked questions

How many people can Leas Cliff Hall hold?

The Grand Hall seats 898 theatre style and holds 1,500 standing.

Does Leas Cliff Hall have smaller rooms?

Yes. The Channel Suite splits into three rooms for 100, 200 and 100 theatre style.

Does Leas Cliff Hall provide catering and AV?

Yes. It has in-house catering, a technical team and an events manager.

How much does it cost to hire Leas Cliff Hall?

Prices are by quote. Call 01303 228607.

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