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Networking venues in Kent

Networking events work best in a space where people can move around, with good coffee in the morning or a bar in the evening. These Kent venues host breakfast meetings, lunch clubs and evening events for business groups of all sizes.

Venues

100 venues

Curious Brewery

Ashford

Unique venue

Curious Brewery is a working brewery, bar and restaurant two minutes' walk from Ashford International station in Kent.

    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

    Royal Wells Hotel

    Tunbridge Wells

    Hotel

    The Royal Wells Hotel is an 18th-century inn on Mount Ephraim, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, within walking distance of the town centre and the Pantiles.

    Up to 100 people

    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 Spa Hotel

            Tunbridge Wells

            Hotel

            The Spa Hotel is a family-run country house hotel on the western edge of Tunbridge Wells, set in 14 acres of grounds. It has seven conference rooms and suites for groups of up to 300, and extensive free parking.

            Up to 300 people

            Day rate from £60

              The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence

              Canterbury

              Stadium or sports club

              The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence is the home of Kent County Cricket Club in Canterbury. Its conference and events business is run by Sodexo Prestige Venues and Events, and the rooms are used for conferences, meetings, dinners and parties.

              Up to 250 people

                Guide to networking venues in Kent

                Looking for an event to attend rather than a venue to hire? See the business events in Kent listed on Kent Business Events.

                Price guide

                RateLowestTypicalHighest
                Day delegate rate£35£60£120
                Room hire£75£80£330

                Venues by town

                Frequently asked questions

                What makes a good networking venue?

                Standing space for the group, catering at the right time of day, easy parking and a central location.

                Can I hold a regular networking group at one venue?

                Yes. Many hotels, pubs and business centres offer a reduced rate for monthly bookings. Ask the venue.

                Updated 8 November 2026