The Westgate Hall, Canterbury

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The Westgate Hall, Canterbury A vibrant community venue for hire in Canterbury, Kent where village meets city. Everyone is welcome.

Westgate Hall is a Covid-secure venue for everyone, where village meets city in a distinctive, adaptable community space full of heritage and heart, located in Canterbury’s vibrant centre. From Market and Fairs, to training, meetings, celebrations and community get-togethers, additional space for schools and educational groups, health service events and indoor filming, the space can be shaped for your plans, budget and enjoyment. Steeped in history, Westgate Hall has been a dynamic community space within Canterbury’s city walls for over a century, and lies in the heart of the city, just off the High Street, opening onto the Pound Lane car park, for close access. At just 0.4 miles from Canterbury West train station and connecting routes for vehicles, the Hall is within easy reach from across Kent and London. Walk through the Hall’s doors and feel how community warmth and connectivity thrive inside this large, generous events venue. Our dedicated trained events team are committed to working with you to bring your event to life. A trusted venue for over 100 years, safety, accessibility and assurance take top priority at Westgate Hall - Covid-conscious hygiene measures are in place to ensure that your experience is as clean, safe and secure as possible.

Wow! November is set to be a packed one from fairs to wrestling, Christmas countdown fun and everything in between! Join...
30/10/2026

Wow! November is set to be a packed one from fairs to wrestling, Christmas countdown fun and everything in between! Join us for a range of things to do, see and experience...

Sun 1 Nov - Mystical Market
Sat 7 Nov - Canterbury Record Fair
Sun 8 Nov -UKPW - United Kingdom Pro Wrestling
Wed 11 Nov - Blood donation session
Fri 13 Nov - Twilight Makers Market + Christmas lights switch on
Sat 14 Nov - Westgate Hall Makers Market
Sun 15 Nov - Vintage Superstore Kilo Sale
Sat 28 Nov - Heritage Expo
Every Thursday - Salsa-Asi

We pride ourselves on going the extra mile for your event, because that's what you need. We love to make your events the...
26/10/2026

We pride ourselves on going the extra mile for your event, because that's what you need. We love to make your events the best they can be. No ask is too big or too small - we work with lots of partners to bring different skills and services together in a space that offers real-life connection, in the way you need it to.

We're ready to see how we can achieve your autumn/winter goals and 2027 business events. Get in touch.

Grab a pencil and make your mark Wednesday from 10am - 3pm asCanterbury Festival returns to the Hall for the Big Draw. A...
26/10/2026

Grab a pencil and make your mark Wednesday from 10am - 3pm asCanterbury Festival returns to the Hall for the Big Draw. Add to the giant community floor drawing. Come along - no booking needed.

20/10/2026

Nothing beats great music, great moves, and great company to re-energise and elevate your mid-week.
If you’ve been looking for a sign to step out of your routine, meet new people, and have some serious fun, this is it.
Energise your Thursdays with Salsa-Asi at Westgate Hall. Their expert instructors make learning easy, social, and incredibly fun.
💫 Open to everyone
💫 No partner needed
💫Beginners welcome
Drop in this Thursday at 7:30pm and see what the buzz is about!

19/10/2026

Step out of the day-to-day and into our space for focus, growth and connection. Whether you're running training sessions, seminars, conferences or quarterly partner updates, your venue speaks to your attendees before the event starts.

📍Situated in the heart of the city centre, our flexible venue offers a range of layouts to suit your plans.
✨Our expert team delivers seamlessly on the essentials like catering and tech, whilst elevating your bespoke requests to create an event to remember.
💚You can rely on us to be the extension to your team you’re looking for.

Plus, every pound of your venue spend directly supports our charitable trust, going straight into the local Kent community you’re part of.

Enquire about our full-day and multi-day venue hire via the link in bio.

Love live music? You'll love these... Presented by We Love Concerts experience the magic of The Thin White David Bowie S...
16/10/2026

Love live music? You'll love these... Presented by We Love Concerts experience the magic of The Thin White David Bowie Show tribute on Friday 23 October followed the next night with Prog Rock Band Karnataka. Double your enjoyment by coming to both!

Details via the What's on in link in bio.

It’s never too early to start planning your Christmas celebration! We’ve created a new event that takes all the hard wor...
15/10/2026

It’s never too early to start planning your Christmas celebration! We’ve created a new event that takes all the hard work out of your festive planning. Join our night of festive magic on Thursday 10th December. The party starts at 6:30pm and from £48pp you can dance, dine, and celebrate together.

We plan everything, so you don’t have to, from welcome drinks and canapés to table decorations.

Whether you’re looking to party with friends, colleagues, clients, fellow freelancers, or celebrate with other organisations, our city centre festive disco will bring you together with other party-goers for a night to remember, for all the right reasons.

What you can expect:
🪩Live DJ and Sparkling disco
🥂Arrival drinks and canapés
🎄Festive sharing platters
🍺Licensed bar
📍City centre location
Accessible venue

Max 10 people per table.

Ready to secure your festive party night?

Email us at [email protected] or call our team on 01227 634886, simple as that.

Follow the link in bio for details.

10/10/2026

This time next Saturday this could be your weekend vibe - browsing the best in local handcrafted Kent made homeware, jewellery art and more. Find treats to adorn your home, show someone how much you love them and get head of the Christmas gift list! Mark your calendars...

Westgate Hall Makers Market
📅 Saturday 17th October
10:30am - 4pm
Free entry

In partnership with

Ready to make your business climate-resilient over breakfast? We’re proud to host the first Net Zero & Adaptation Busine...
09/10/2026

Ready to make your business climate-resilient over breakfast? We’re proud to host the first Net Zero & Adaptation Business Partnership coordinated by Canterbury City Council on Wednesday 21 October. Join local Kent businesses and community members to connect over fresh pastries, discover available funding, and learn actionable steps to put sustainability at the heart of your organisation.

Here’s what’s happening:
🥐8am - Arrival, pastries & networking
💡8:30am - Expert panel and main session, inlcluding:
B Corp Certification: Chris Longden (Whitehead Monckton) on adding real value to your brand.
Sustainable Infrastructure: Paul Mallion and Terry Thompson on Grade A eco-building design (St Olave’s Eco Store Hub).
Climate Risk and Resilience: Catherine Morris (University of Kent) on preparing for extreme weather.
Business Support and Funding: Rob Robinson (Kent County Council) on local circular economy grants and support.
💬10am - Post-session networking

Whether you run a local enterprise or want to support a greener Kent, start your morning with practical insights and great local connections.

📅 Wednesday 21 October 2026 | 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM+
📍 Westgate Hall, Canterbury (CT1 2BT)

🎟️ Book your spot at www.westgatehall.org/event/canterbury-climate-change-business-breakfast

We had the brilliant Oasis Domestic Abuse Service at the Hall recently, bringing legal professionals together to raise a...
07/10/2026

We had the brilliant Oasis Domestic Abuse Service at the Hall recently, bringing legal professionals together to raise awareness of domestic abuse and offer vital guidance. The conference included panel discussions, break outs, refreshments and lunch. It was not only a pleasure to support them, but we continue to learn a lot ourselves about this life-threatening crime. Please follow their work to see how they can support your organisation. A huge thank you to the team for choosing us and sharing these kind words, we loved having you.

We're taking bookings for this autumn/winter and 2027 away days, conferences, meetings and training events. Get in touch to see how we can help you.

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Westgate Hall Road
Canterbury
CT12BT

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