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Castles and historic houses for business events in Kent

Kent has a long list of castles and historic houses, and many of them take business bookings. They suit board away days, client dinners, launches and Christmas parties that people remember.

Venues

15 venues

Leeds Castle

Broomfield

Historic house or castle

Leeds Castle near Maidstone, Kent, hosts meetings, retreats and corporate events in six spaces, from castle boardrooms for 16 to 30, to the 16th-century Fairfax Barn for 180 and marquee lawns for up to 500.

Up to 500 people

The Historic Dockyard Chatham

Chatham

Historic house or castle

The Historic Dockyard Chatham in Medway, Kent, hires out historic spaces across an 80-acre site for meetings of 10 to conferences of over 200.

Up to 200 people

Salomons Estate

Southborough

Historic house or castle

Salomons Estate is a Victorian estate in 36 acres at Southborough, near Tunbridge Wells, Kent.

Up to 220 people

Hever Castle

Hever

Historic house or castle

Hever Castle, the childhood home of Anne Boleyn near Edenbridge, Kent, hosts corporate meetings and events in 125 acres.

Up to 150 people

Day rate from £105

The Castle Westenhanger

Hythe

Historic house or castle

The Castle Westenhanger is a medieval fortified manor near Hythe, best known as a wedding venue, that also runs exclusive-use Christmas parties for groups of 50 to 240.

Up to 240 people

    Penshurst Place

    Penshurst

    Historic house or castle

    Penshurst Place is a historic house near Tonbridge, about 32 miles from central London, that hosts meetings, conferences, corporate days and dinners in medieval and Tudor rooms.

    Up to 200 people

      Stone Court House

      Maidstone

      Historic house or castle

      Stone Court House is a restored Georgian townhouse on Lower Stone Street, right in Maidstone town centre.

      Up to 150 people

        Mount Ephraim Gardens

        Hernhill

        Historic house or castle

        Mount Ephraim Gardens is a historic Edwardian estate at Hernhill, near Faversham, set in ten acres of landscaped gardens.

        Up to 100 people

          Maison Dieu House

          Dover

          Historic house or castle

          Maison Dieu House on Biggin Street is the home of Dover Town Council, and its Council Chamber is available to hire for business meetings, training and presentations.

          Up to 80 people

            Guide to castles and historic houses for business events in Kent

            Larger historic venues

            Not as expensive as you might think

            Maison Dieu House in Dover hires its council chamber from £75 for a half day, and Stone Court House in Maidstone offers dry hire from £400 for eight hours.

            Frequently asked questions

            Can businesses hire Leeds Castle?

            Yes. Leeds Castle hosts meetings, dinners and Christmas parties across several rooms and marquees, for up to 500 guests.

            What is the cheapest historic venue to hire in Kent?

            Of the venues on our site, Maison Dieu House in Dover publishes the lowest price, with its council chamber from £75 for a half day.

            Are historic venues suitable for conferences?

            Many are. Leeds Castle, Hever Castle, Salomons Estate and the Historic Dockyard all have rooms set up for business events, with catering and AV.