The Rochester Corn Exchange

Rochester

Conference and exhibition centre
1 / 3
Up to 300
people
3
meeting rooms
From £330
room hire

About the venue

The Rochester Corn Exchange is a historic, council-run event venue on Rochester High Street, used for conferences, training, business events and parties. It holds up to 400 people across the building.

The Queens Hall is the main space and seats 300 delegates conference style. The Princes Hall suits smaller events and presentations, with room for 50 in a classroom layout. A furnished bar and lounge takes 30, which works well for breakout sessions and networking. All three spaces have AV equipment and wifi, and the bar can be staffed.

Prices are published. From April 2026 to March 2027, the Princes Hall costs £330 for a half day or £660 for a full day, plus VAT. The Queens Hall costs £1,052 for a half day or £2,367 for a full day on weekdays, rising to £1,344 and £2,646 at weekends, plus VAT. Tables, chairs and in-house AV are included. Catering is extra, and tea, coffee and biscuits can be added.

The venue is in the centre of historic Rochester, a short walk from Rochester station. Use the enquiry form on the venue's website to check dates.

Rooms and capacity

Queens Hall

Notes
Conference style 300. From £1,052 half day, £2,367 full day (weekdays) plus VAT

Princes Hall

Notes
Classroom 50. £330 half day, £660 full day plus VAT

Bar and lounge

Notes
Breakout and networking for 30

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

Prices

Princes Hall £330 half day (minimum 4 hours) or £660 full day, plus VAT (April 2026 to March 2027). Queens Hall £1,052 half day or £2,367 full day Monday to Friday; £1,344 half day or £2,646 full day at weekends, plus VAT. Queens Hall 9am to midnight from £3,200 plus VAT. Tables, chairs and AV included; catering extra.

Room hire from £330 a day

Check VAT and availability when you enquire.

Location and travel

High Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1YP

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to hire the Rochester Corn Exchange?

The Princes Hall is £330 for a half day and the Queens Hall is from £1,052 for a weekday half day, plus VAT.

How many people does the Rochester Corn Exchange hold?

Up to 400 across the venue, with 300 conference style in the Queens Hall.

Is AV included at the Rochester Corn Exchange?

Yes. Tables, chairs, AV equipment and wifi are included. Catering is extra.

Where is the Rochester Corn Exchange?

High Street, Rochester, ME1 1YP.

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Details checked 9 November 2026

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