Conferences in East Kent

Boys Hall is a 17th century Jacobean Manor House set in beautifully landscaped gardens. It retains an historical feeling with its low beams and huge fireplaces and has a wealth of stories and local legends attached to it.

What makes Boys Hall really special is the flexible approach by its owners ensuring that every event held in the house is a unique and unforgettable experience.

The owners of Boys Hall have spent the last few years lovingly restoring it to its former glory after many years of neglect.

The Hall is now available under full license for civil partnerships, weddings, corporate functions and provides 4 star luxury accommodation

Conveniently located close to Ashford domestic and International rail stations, junction 10 of the M20 and nestled in the heart of Kent, (the “Garden of England”) it is the perfect venue for your special occasion.

Whatever your requirements may be, the owners of this wonderful venue are on hand to personally discuss your event with you. Although there are some set packages available we are more than happy to tailor make your day for you.

For your conference or event, it is the flexible approach that makes Boys Hall so easy to work with. There are several choices and combinations from providing reception refreshments to organising a mini theatre style conference facility where they are able to accommodate from 10 to 50 attendees depending on your specific requirements.

They understand the needs of businesses both large and small and to that end nothing is too much trouble, you simply have to ask


Boys Hall provides luxury 4 star accommodation. Each bedroom is themed and decorated to a very high standard and no expense has been spared in furnishing. Every room has a television along with tea/coffee making facilities and fresh fruit on each dresser.

Whether you are looking to haost a special intimate dinner for close friends or family or a surpirse party for someone close to you they are happy to discuss plans with you.


For many events you will have exclusive use of the house and gardens. You will be made to feel welcome and at home. This a jewel in the East of Kent that you cannot afford to miss.

The conference facilities, meeting rooms and lecture theatre at Kent Science Park make an ideal venue for your important meeting or event.

Set in 114 acres of mature landscaped grounds Kent Science Park has a range of flexible and modern rooms to hire.  The largest capacity for one single room is 118 in the Lecture Theatre and 90 in the Newton House Conference Centre; the capacity of which is increased by fully using all of the interconn ecting rooms.
 
The Conference Centre is equipped with the latest technology including CAT 5 cabling, video conference and audio visual equipment and a kitchen for catering.  The centre has a lobby reception for an impressive delegate welcome, smart washroom facilities and is close to the Japanese Garden and Galley Kitchen, ideal for breakouts.
 
An important feature of Kent Science Park is it’s security.  Delegate safety and privacy is ensured thanks to the security gatehouse monitoring visitors and the use of electronic passes.

Kent Science Park is just five minutes drive from Sittingbourne railway station where there are always lots of taxis to hire.  The M2 and M20 are within 15 minutes by car and train journey times to/from London Victoria or London Canon Street are just over an hour.
 
For more details please contact us.

Situated in the heart of Kent in 8 acres of grounds, the Ashford International is ideally located just off Junction 9 of the M20, perfect for exploring the local area. The hotel is surrounded by castles, gardens, seaside resorts and shopping centres. Historic Canterbury is close by as is magnificent Leeds Castle.

After a 10million pound refurbishment the Ashford International Hotel has reopened with a largely increased Meetings capacity. The four meeting rooms have now been extended to 16 making the Ashford International Hotel the largest functions facility in Kent. All rooms have now been fitted with Air Conditioning and WIFI technology. Four new conference rooms have been created on the ground floor, two of which have natural daylight and views over the courtyard gardens.

Guests can choose from from 179 spacious bedrooms, an array of dining facilities including Horizon's Wine Bar and Restaurant, Reflections - Health, Fitness and Spa and parking for over 400 cars.

For further information on any of our venues or to make a reservation please contact us.

The award winning 9 acre grounds, which are floodlit at dusk, are offered on an exlusive use basis.  Guests or delegates can enjoy the sweeping lawns, huge Wellingtonia Pines, Blue Cedars, the waterfall and lake. 

The Orangery

Combine business and pleasure. Entertain, inform and relax your guests/employees all at one exclusive venue. The purpose-built Orangery, completed in May 2002, is an ideal setting for day or evening meetings, product launches, seminars, formal dinners, dinner dances and evening receptions.

The décor and furnishings within are discreetly stylish. A mechanical ventilation system refreshes the air within, whilst under-floor heating warms the room when necessary. Arched windows reach from floor to ceiling, giving guests superb views of the garden landscapes. An exterior terrace is available with outdoor heating.

A variety of seating arrangements can be catered for, from board meetings to theatre-style presentations.

Capacities for some of the seating styles most often requested are as follows:

• Theatre-style presentation with informal buffet = 160 delegates
• Cabaret-style meeting with seated buffet = 140 delegates
• Boardroom-style meeting with seated lunch = 38 delegates
• Seated meal = 200 guests
• Dinner dance = 160 guests

Expert catering is provided, from a sandwich lunch to a formal banquet, according to your personal requirements. A licensed bar and wine ordering service are both provided.

The Whatman Room

The elegant Whatman Room is located on the ground floor of the Turkey Court main building. It is generally offered for presentations, training sessions, seminars, interviews or similar small meetings and is available for hire during office hours Monday to Friday.

Capacities for some of the seating styles most often requested are as follows:

• Classroom style = 20 delegates
• "Open U" seating 16 delegates
• Open block/boardroom = 18 delegates
• Large hexagonal = 12 delegates
• Theatre-style = 25 delegates (40 if no refreshments required)

We will be happy to advise on additional seating styles and requirements.

A screen, flip chart and OHP are available for hire. Refreshments and light lunches can be arranged.

For further information on any of our venues or to make a reservation please contact us.

If you are looking for something a little different for your next corporate event or conference why not consider Port Lympne Animal Park in Hythe, Kent. The 350 acre wild animal park is set in natural wild countryside, housing a magnificent Historic Mansion and elegant gardens.

Described by Country Life as the last historic house to be built in the 20th century, Port Lympne was designed by the renowned architect Sir Herbert Baker for Sir Philip Sassoon during World War I, and represents his best work.

Between the wars, Sir Philip entertained many famous people here including Lloyd George, the Prince of Wales and Mrs Simpson, Queen Mary, Charlie Chaplin, Lawrence of Arabia and Winston Churchill to name but a few.

Highlights of the mansion and gardens include...

• The Spencer Roberts Mural Room - depicting animals and birds of South East Asia
• The Rex Whistler Tent Room - recently restored by experts from the Tate Gallery
• The Martin Jordan Mural Room showing dramatic scenes from around the animal kingdom
• The striking Moorish Patio and terraces
• Fifteen acres of beautiful landscaped gardens including vineyard, figary, sundial and chess board gardens
• The 125 step Trojan Stairway giving panoramic views across Romney Marsh and the English Channel to the French coastline
• Ponds, fountains and numerous 'secret grottos'
• Many fine statues, busts, paintings and other works of art

Whatever type of corporate function you are planning, Port Lympne can provide a unique and exciting setting. You can make use of the Mansion, the glass roofed Conservatory Restaurant, or a marquee in the grounds depending on your numbers or your specific requirements.

Smaller functions can be held in the Mansion itself and larger functions of up to 300 people can be held in the Conservatory Restaurant. In the summer, a marquee in the landscaped gardens is another option for larger groups.

We would be happy to organise any type of entertainment. Whatever your plans and ideas, we will work with you to ensure a memorable and trouble-free time for both you and your guests.

All types of menus, tastes and budgets can be catered for, from a simple finger buffet to a five course silver service dinner.

And of course there are the animals, many of which are endangered species and are being bred at Port Lympne before being re-released back into the wild. As part of your event you can consider a safari ride around the park or just allocate time to stroll around this beautiful and exciting venue.

For more details please do contact us.

With its origins dating back to the Norman Conquest, the Manor has many interesting features - carved panelled rooms, massive baronial stone fireplaces, in a quiet and tranquil atmosphere.

However informal or formal your meeting or conference, you can ensure success by introducing your colleagues and guests to the Eastwell experience. They have 7 conference rooms to choose from, whatever the size meeting or environment you require either a small meeting room for 8, a medium size conference for 40 or a large group up to 120, they can assure you of a special working atmosphere in a fabulous setting.

For all your conference needs Eastwell Manor has up-to-date conferencing I.T. equipment and in addition each of the apartments in The Mews has facilities for the business traveller such as fax and ISDN lines.

Residential conferences at Eastwell encompasses all the benefits of the Manor together with the extensive leisure facilities of The Pavilion.

Team building activities and events are easily arranged within the grounds of the Manor or nearby.

Quiet, discreet, tranquil or energetic, you determine the focus you want for a memorable and exclusive conference.

For further information on this unique venue please contact us