Canterbury Academy Trust

Westgate Hall supports young people to thrive and flourish by providing a large, safe education venue for hire in Canterbury.

The “school of all talents” – Canterbury Academy Trust – uses our socially distanced space for their students to practise, rehearse and perform.

Canterbury Academy Trust students come to the Hall to rehearse for their productions

They join us every week during term time, when restrictions allow, to practise ahead of their talent-fuelled productions, showcases, training and exams. We love supporting our educational community in this way.

A trusted venue with community at its heart

If you’re looking for a spacious education venue for hire in Canterbury, take a look at what Westgate Hall can offer you.

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Your extracurricular support system

Westgate Hall’s multi-function education venue for hire supports students, teachers, educators and professionals. The space can become an extra classroom, rehearsal space, exam hall, graduation venue, conference function room and online tutorial filming location.

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Sarah Watson, The Canterbury Academy Trust

“Westgate Hall gives us a spacious venue that also feels intimate and warm. They've made it possible for us to have a vital connection with our students, safely, during these strange times. The service we get from Clare and the team is unparalleled - they've been there for us every step of the way, which has been a huge help and relief”

Bemix at Westgate Hall

Bemix Discovery Catering

We regularly welcome social enterprise Bemix Discovery Catering and their wonderful group, those with and without learning difficulties, to enjoy time together gaining skills in cooking and catering. Restrictions permitting, you can visit their monthly pop-up cafe at the Hall.
Health and wellbeing venue hire at Westgate Hall

NHS Blood donations

Taking care of our community is important to us. Trusted by the NHS, our spacious, hygienic Hall has hosted blood donation sessions for years. We have continued to do so throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, providing a safe space for vital health sessions.
Westgate Hall Market

Westgate Hall Market

We showcase Kent's talented Makers, Artists and Producers, all in one place, in our spacious venue. Browse the very best in local produce, crafts, arts, homeware, jewellery and more. Meet the people behind the products and hear how they lovingly make each item, or host your own stall.
Canterbury Wine Festival at Westgate Hall

Canterbury Wine Festival

We are host and founder of the Canterbury Wine Festival - an annual event showcasing Kent's world-class wines and viticulture, in the heart of the vineyard of England. Kent is the epicentre of England’s viticulture scene and we want to let the whole world know about it through our festival!
Event venue hire at Westgate Hall - Canterbury Festival

Canterbury Festival

Kent's much-loved, long-standing International Arts event, Canterbury Festival, is coming to Westgate Hall from 15 - 29 October 2022, bringing world-renowned artists, musicians, comedians and performers to Canterbury, for the whole community to enjoy and participate in.
Produced in Kent

Produced in Kent

Westgate Hall is proud to be an Industry Partner of Produced in Kent. The garden of England is abundant in exceptional locally grown food, drink and artistry. We join Produced in Kent's mission to celebrate, promote and champion Kent's exceptional produce and crafts.