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3 photosImages not verifiedHowletts and Port Lympne comprise two exceptional safari parks operated by the Aspinall Foundation, spanning over 600 acres in Kent. These conservation-focused venues offer extraordinary settings for corporate events, private dining, and exclusive functions among rare and endangered wildlife. Port Lympne features luxury safari lodges, while Howletts provides intimate meeting spaces and outdoor event areas. Both locations combine wildlife conservation with sophisticated hospitality, offering delegates unique experiences including behind-the-scenes animal encounters, guided safari tours, and dining in historic mansion settings. The venues cater for groups from 10 to 5000, with flexible indoor and outdoor spaces, professional catering, and accommodation options at Port Lympne's safari lodge.
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| Space | Theatre | Cabaret | Boardroom | Classroom | U-shape | Banquet | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mansion Dining Room | 60 | — | 20 | 40 | 25 | — | — |
| Safari Lodge Restaurant | 80 | — | 30 | 60 | 35 | — | — |
| Outdoor Safari Areas | 1000 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Day delegate rate from the venue’s published pricing. Exact quotes confirmed on your proposal.
Includes: Room hire estimate.
Half day, full day and evening rates available on request.
Bespoke menus and exclusive-use packages for private events.
Bespoke pricing available for corporate events, private functions, and exclusive park hire. Packages include animal experiences, catering, and venue hire.
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Bekesbourne Lane, Canterbury, CT4 5EL, United Kingdom
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Howletts & Port Lympne Estate Ltd is a verified safari park & zoo in Canterbury, hosting up to 5,000 guests, with day delegate rates from £450. Its genome scores highest for Corporate, Historic, Hybrid Ready. Verified on-site: wi-fi, av & production, food & catering, bedrooms. Best suited to corporate conferences and board meetings.
Best for: corporate conferences and board meetings, memorable events in a heritage setting, hybrid and streamed events.
Sustainability credentials are not yet evidenced in the profile data.
Up to 5000 guests across outdoor and covered areas with various configuration options
Basic AV equipment available including PA system and microphones, additional equipment can be hired
Full catering services available from light refreshments to formal dining, multiple dining venues onsite
Extensive free parking available for up to 1000 vehicles, coach parking also available
Howletts and Port Lympne comprise two exceptional safari parks operated by the Aspinall Foundation, spanning over 600 acres in Kent. These conservation-focused venues offer extraordinary settings for corporate events, private dining, and exclusive functions among rare and endangered wildlife. Port Lympne features luxury safari lodges, while Howletts provides intimate meeting spaces and outdoor event areas. Both locations combine wildlife conservation with sophisticated hospitality, offering delegates unique experiences including behind-the-scenes animal encounters, guided safari tours, and dining in historic mansion settings. The venues cater for groups from 10 to 5000, with flexible indoor and outdoor spaces, professional catering, and accommodation options at Port Lympne's safari lodge.
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