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Conference Centre

The Friars

Aylesford, South East England — ME20 7BX

200

Max Capacity

FROM

£1800

Per Day

4.3

15 reviews

Room Layouts

About This Venue

The Friars is a unique conference and meeting venue located within the historic Aylesford Priory in Kent. This 13th-century Carmelite monastery provides a tranquil and inspiring setting for corporate events, conferences, and meetings. The venue offers various sized meeting rooms and event spaces that can accommodate groups from small boardroom meetings to larger conferences of up to 200 delegates. Set in beautiful grounds alongside the River Medway, The Friars combines historical charm with modern facilities, providing excellent catering services and ample parking. The peaceful monastery setting creates an ideal environment for focused meetings, training sessions, and corporate retreats away from urban distractions.

Room Capacities

theatre

180

boardroom

classroom

u shape

cabaret

120

reception

200

dining

120

banquet

100

Pricing

Day rates from £1800

Competitive rates available for day conferences, meetings and events. Catering packages available. Contact for detailed pricing.

Features & Amenities

Free WiFi

AV equipment

Parking

Accessible

Catering

Historic Setting

Gardens

Riverside Location

Natural Light

AV & Technical

Projector

Screen

PA System

Microphones

Wi-Fi

Flip Charts

Lectern

Laptop connectivity

Ideal For

ConferencesBusiness MeetingsTraining SessionsWorkshopsCorporate EventsSeminars

Location & Access

The Friars, Aylesford Priory, Aylesford ME20 7BX

Aylesford railway station 1.2 miles away with regular services to London. Bus services available from Maidstone. M20 motorway easily accessible by car. London airports within 1-2 hours drive.

Free on-site parking available for conference delegates and visitors

Wheelchair accessible