Ashford International Hotel
Ashford
Hotel
Ashford International Hotel is a conference hotel in Ashford, Kent, with 18 meeting rooms for 2 to 400 delegates.
Up to 400 people
Work Christmas party venues in Kent
Company Christmas parties in Kent book up from late summer, especially Friday nights in December. These venues host office parties of all sizes, from private dining rooms for a team of 10 to stadium halls for several hundred.
Venues
107 venues
Curious Brewery
Ashford
Unique venue
Curious Brewery is a working brewery, bar and restaurant two minutes' walk from Ashford International station in Kent.
Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel
Maidstone
Hotel
Mercure Maidstone Great Danes is a four-star conference hotel at Hollingbourne, near Maidstone, Kent.
Up to 600 people
Village Hotel Maidstone
Maidstone
Hotel
Village Hotel Maidstone is a hotel just off the M20 near Maidstone, Kent, with air-conditioned meeting and event spaces for up to 200 people.
Up to 200 people
ORIDA Maidstone
Maidstone
Hotel
ORIDA Maidstone is a hotel on Bearsted Road, just off the M20 and under 10 minutes from central Maidstone, Kent.
Up to 250 people
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
Kent Event Centre
Detling
Conference and exhibition centre
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.
Up to 3,000 people
University of Kent
Canterbury
University, college or school
The University of Kent in Canterbury hosts conferences in more than 150 event spaces on a 300-acre campus.
Up to 2,000 people
Canterbury Cathedral Lodge
Canterbury
Conference and exhibition centre
The Lodge at Canterbury Cathedral is a conference venue and hotel inside the Cathedral precincts in Canterbury, Kent.
Up to 250 people
Guide to work Christmas party venues in Kent
Some venues run shared party nights, which suit smaller teams. Others offer exclusive hire for larger groups.
Booking tips
- Book by September for Friday dates.
- Ask for the per-head price with and without drinks.
- Check whether a DJ, a party floor and late licence are included.
For 2026 prices side by side, from shared nights at about £45 a head to castle parties, read our Christmas party venues in Kent 2026 price guide.
Price guide
| Rate | Lowest | Typical | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day delegate rate | £25 | £75 | £120 |
| Room hire | £75 | £150 | £330 |
Venues by town
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Frequently asked questions
When should I book a work Christmas party in Kent?
Book by September for Friday and Saturday dates in December. Midweek dates stay available for longer.
What does a Christmas party cost per person in Kent?
Prices vary with the menu and whether drinks are included.
Are there shared Christmas party nights in Kent?
Yes. Some venues, including The Historic Dockyard Chatham, run shared nights for smaller teams.
Updated 8 November 2026