Community and Education groups
Your extracurricular support system
Westgate Hall’s multi-function venue for education hire supports students, teachers, educators and professionals by becoming an extra classroom, rehearsal space, exam hall, graduation venue, conference function room and online tutorial filming location.
Accessible, spacious and trusted
Our bright, airy, spacious and fully accessible 360-square-metre Hall can be adapted for a variety of event layouts, including socially distanced options. The adjacent Pound Lane car park makes direct access easy, with free parking for key staff. Use our professional onsite catering kitchen, connect with our recommended suppliers and audio-visual specialists and enjoy free WiFi. Room layouts and plans can flex for a variety of large and small events – we can send you sample layouts on enquiry, and shape the space to suit your needs.
A trusted venue
We have provided a safe, trusted space for schools, colleges, universities, and community groups across Canterbury and its districts for years. Westgate Hall ensures the highest safety and hygiene standards.
The Canterbury Academy Performing Arts School has been coming to the Hall for a number of years, finding us the ideal venue for their workshops and rehearsals, providing such a large space that still feels intimate.
Let’s build a strong community together
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”
Karen Franczak, Bemix Discovery Catering Kitchen
"Discovery Catering have been lucky enough to use the wonderful kitchen facilities at Westgate Hall weekly for a few years now. Clare, Cathy and all the team have always been very welcoming and helpful. They know everyone by name and take the time to listen, show interest in all we do and give support and encouragement. We are part of the wider Bemix group who value using Westgate Hall for events and meetings, knowing we will always receive professional, efficient and friendly support. We all feel very much part of the Westgate Hall community."
Fawzia Nabi-Worsley, Kent Refugee Action Network (KRAN)
“Having a neutral, inclusive venue like Westgate Hall is a jewel in Canterbury city's crown. It's not always easy to find a venue that is so supportive and is truly community-focused. But here, it’s very much part of the fabric of how they do things. The team makes sure that everyone is welcome, everyone is equal and everyone has the opportunity to enjoy this exceptional space.”
International Rescue Committee
"Let me thank you for the wonderful hospitality and support you provided for our graduation event yesterday. We had lots of great feedback about you and your colleagues. Everything was perfect. We would love to see you again for our future events.
