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
Exhibition venues in Kent
Kent has a small number of venues with the floor space, loading access and parking a trade show or exhibition needs. The largest is Kent Event Centre at Detling, with 7,000 square metres indoors and 200 acres outdoors.
Venues
12 venues
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
MEMS Priestfield Stadium
Gillingham
Stadium or sports club
MEMS Priestfield Stadium, home of Gillingham FC in Medway, Kent, hosts conferences and events for 10 to 700 delegates, seven days a week.
Up to 750 people
Day rate from £35
Margate Winter Gardens
Margate
Arts, theatre or museum
Margate Winter Gardens is a seafront entertainment venue on Fort Crescent that is also hired for conferences, exhibitions, banquets and other large events.
Up to 2,150 people
Leas Cliff Hall
Folkestone
Conference and exhibition centre
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.
Up to 1,500 people
Brands Hatch MSV Centre
West Kingsdown
Conference and exhibition centre
The MSV Centre is the conference and exhibition venue at Brands Hatch, the motor racing circuit at West Kingsdown near Sevenoaks. It overlooks the Brands Hatch Indy Circuit, so the circuit forms a backdrop to events.
Up to 600 people
The Rochester Corn Exchange
Rochester
Conference and exhibition centre
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.
Up to 300 people
The Hop Farm
Paddock Wood
Conference and exhibition centre
The Hop Farm near Paddock Wood is home to the world's largest collection of Victorian oast houses. It once supplied hops to London breweries, and it is now a campsite, business park and events venue with conference rooms for hire.
Up to 150 people
Guide to exhibition venues in Kent
Each venue page lists floor sizes in square metres where the venue publishes them.
Venues by town
Frequently asked questions
What is the largest exhibition venue in Kent?
Kent Event Centre at Kent Showground, Detling, with 7,000 square metres of indoor space.
What should I check before booking an exhibition hall?
Floor size, ceiling height, loading door size, power points, parking for visitors and whether catering is included.
Updated 8 November 2026