Darwin Conference Suite at University of Kent

Event Venue · Whole venue

  2 reviews  – 
Park Wood Road, Canterbury, CT2 7SR
Sturry, Canterbury

About this space

Darwin Conference Suite is a flexible conference venue, situated in Darwin College, and available all year round.
The suite provides an adaptable space for a maximum of 200 people. It can be used as one large room or divided, with soundproofed walls, into three smaller rooms with a capacity of 40 to 100 people. The space has its own reception area, cloakroom, dance floor, and bar.

The flexibility of this space allows for a wide range of meeting and event needs to be met. Boardroom or theatre style for those important business meetings or talks or banqueting style for dinner dances.


Prices

Monday
8:00 – 0:30
from £225 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 0:30
from £225 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:00 – 0:30
from £225 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 0:30
from £225 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:00 – 0:30
from £225 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 0:30
from £225 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:00 – 0:30
from £225 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 0:30
from £225 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:00 – 0:30
from £225 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 0:30
from £225 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
8:00 – 0:30
from £225 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 0:30
from £225 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
8:00 – 0:30
from £225 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 0:30
from £225 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.

Capacity

Standing
up to 400
Dining
up to 200
Theatre
up to 300
Cabaret
up to 160
Classroom
up to 54

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Projector
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Conference call facilities
Natural light
Storage space
Accommodation available
Free parking is available on-site (1000 spaces)
Ample car parking
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Air conditioning
Quiet space

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Disabled access toilets
Ground level
Disabled parking space available

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Temporary event notices (TENs) available
Wedding licence

Host rules

• The University reserves the right to approve any externally arranged entertainment, services or activities that you have agreed to and cannot accept liability for any costs. Public Liability and Risk Assessments will be required before an event occurs.

• Should any of your delegates be unable to correct any aspect of poor behaviour or activities unacceptable to the University, we reserve the right to terminate the event. Should this occur, no monies will be refunded and the Manager’s decision is final.

• The costs of repairing any damage caused to the property, contents or grounds by any of your guests must be reimbursed to the University by the Client.

• No wines, spirits or foods brought into the University may be consumed unless specific alternative arrangements have been made.

• The University’s name/logo may be used in publicity, once proof of the promotional material has been agreed with the University.

• The Client is responsible for ensuring that any band or musician employed by them complies with the statutory requirements of the University Management.

• The University must comply with certain licensing and statutory regulations and requires the Client to fulfil their obligations in this respect.

• You are required to obtain prior written approval if you wish to fix items to the walls, floors or ceilings.

• Please note that pets and other animals are not allowed at the University of Kent except guide or support dogs. If you are bringing a guide or support dog, please notify the University of Kent when booking.


The University of Kent is set in over 300 acres of beautiful parkland overlooking the historic city of Canterbury and its iconic Cathedral.

Our fantastic location, on-site accommodation and extensive facilities make us the perfect choice for conferences and events.

We have over 20 years of experience delivering exceptional events for our clients, and our passionate team are proud to be the winner of the Group Travel Award for 'Best University Accommodation for Groups' every year since 2008.


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