Covid-secure venue for hire in Canterbury city centre

Host your events safely and confidently with Westgate Hall

Planning an event? We’d love to hear from you.

We’re Covid-secure

Full Covid-secure measures are in place, following the latest government and public health guidelines. We’ve covered it all, evidenced by our ‘We’re Good to Go’ industry mark and our proven ability to host safe yet enjoyable socially distanced events, such as our Westgate Hall Market and Canterbury Festival. See our list of measures below.

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We’re trusted, we’re flexible, we’re socially distanced

Our spacious 360-square-metre is ideal for social distancing. Our friendly, highly trained and knowledgeable staff are here to help you plan and deliver your events, training, meetings, community get-togethers, celebrations, indoor filming and extracurricular activities.

Plus we’re right in the heart of Canterbury city centre and have an adjacent car park, making access easy.

Plan now, enjoy later

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Whatever your vision, we are here to provide your perfect Covid-secure venue for hire in Canterbury.

Westgate Hall's Covid-secure measures

Latest Government and Public Health guidelines in place

'We're Good to Go' industy accreditation

Variety of socially-distanced layouts -
2m distance for routes and walkways, 1m+ in-between seats

One-way entrance and exit systems with clear, visual-led signage

Sanitising stations throughout venue and at event table, with gloves

Face masks obligatory when inside venue, disposable masks available at all times

Certified Covid-safe training, enhanced deep cleans

Covid-compliant risk assessments

Track and Trace in place

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Hire Westgate Hall

Spacious, distinctive, adaptable - our bright, airy, 360 sqm Covid-secure venue is located in the heart of Canterbury city’s vibrant centre and can be transformed to suit a variety of large and small events and functions. Whatever you are planning, we can provide a unique, inspiring venue for your event.

A trusted comunity venue for over 100 years

Westgate Hall is a venue where village meets city. It’s a neutral space that welcomes everyone. People and creativity make its heart beat. Our story is over 100 years old. Today, our mission is to make your events come alive. Let's create a great story together...

Canterbury Wine Festival at Westgate Hall

News, views, stories

Westgate Hall is more than a venue for hire, we're a community space with a heart. We are passionate about bringing people together. We are always adapting, responding and evolving. Find out our latest news and views by reading our stories. Got a great event coming up? Let us help you to make it one to remember.