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Arts & Entertainment Centre

Stour Centre

Ashford, South East England — TN24 8TD

280

Max Capacity

FROM

£2400

Per Day

4.5

10 reviews

Room Layouts

About This Venue

The Stour Centre is a vibrant multi-purpose arts and entertainment venue located in the heart of Ashford town centre. Housed in a beautifully converted Victorian building, the centre features a 140-seat theatre, 80-seat cinema, flexible meeting rooms, and exhibition spaces. The venue regularly hosts live performances, film screenings, conferences, meetings, and private events. With modern technical facilities including professional lighting and sound systems, the Stour Centre provides an inspiring setting for both cultural events and business functions. Its central location makes it easily accessible by public transport and offers convenient access to Ashford's shopping and dining districts.

Room Capacities

theatre

220

boardroom

classroom

u shape

cabaret

reception

280

dining

100

banquet

100

Pricing

Day rates from £2400

Room hire from £150. Theatre hire from £500 per performance. Cinema hire available. Full day and evening rates available. Discounts for local community groups and charities.

Features & Amenities

Theatre

Cinema

Free WiFi

AV Equipment

Air Conditioning

Bar Facilities

Box Office

Green Room

Accessible Entrance

Hearing Loop

AV & Technical

Professional Sound System

Stage Lighting

Projector

Screen

Microphones

Wi-Fi

Recording Equipment

Ideal For

ConferencesPerformancesCultural EventsCommunity MeetingsArts ExhibitionsTheatre Productions

Location & Access

39-40 High Street, Ashford TN24 8TD

Ashford International Station 0.3 miles - Eurostar, High Speed 1, National Rail services. Local bus routes stop nearby on High Street. M20 Junction 9 - 2 miles. Gatwick Airport 1 hour by train.

Public car parks within 2-minute walk: County Square Shopping Centre car park, Elwick Road car park. On-street parking available. Blue badge holders have designated spaces nearby.

Wheelchair accessible