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The Venue

University Rd, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7UL

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1200max capacity
3rooms to hire
Full cateringkitchen

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About

The Venue, Canterbury offers versatile spaces for a wide range of events including birthday parties, corporate events, awards nights, live performances, conferences, and school proms. It features booth seating, a state-of-the-art AV system, cloakroom, full bars on each floor, multiple screens, and green rooms. Bespoke catering packages are available, from buffets to sit-down menus, with options for vegan, Halal, and gluten-free diets. External catering is also permitted for an additional cost per head.

Rooms & pricing

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Upstairs

Main room

300 standing · 100 banquet

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Downstairs

800 standing · 250 banquet

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Full Venue

1200 standing

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Facilities & accessibility

Kitchen(full catering)Parking(Free on-site parking)Alcohol LicenceMusic Licence

Booking & practical info

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How to book

Year-round booking is available, but availability may be limited during term-time, especially on weekdays, due to heavy student usage. Entire venue bookings are generally easier to secure during Winter and Summer breaks. Bookings are made on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact via email (hireourspaces@kentunion.co.uk) or phone (01227 823115). Booking requests are typically responded to within 5 business days. Additional staffing costs per hour: cloakroom staff £13, security staff £20, event manager £35.

Licences & safety

Alcohol LicenceMusic Licence
Max occupancy (building)1200
Noise curfew03:00
Curfew notes2AM bar license with a 3AM curfew

Where it is

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University Rd, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7UL

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ParishCanterbury, unparished area
WardBlean Forest
Local authorityCanterbury
RegionSouth East
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