Looking for that perfect venue to host your next business meeting, award night or team building experience? Well, here on the Isle of Thanet - with its coastal towns of Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate - we can certainly help you to find your perfect place...
From all the fun of the fair at a vibrant amusement park, to an internationally renowned gallery with sea views, to a rustic wilderness on a centuries-old estate with highly decorated barns... what's not to love about a hotel takeover, or letting someone else stress over the catering?
Situated along the picturesque Kent coast, Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate provide a refreshing break, allowing teams to rejuvenate by the sea with a range of activities that can enhance team cohesion and productivity. From hosting your meeting to a group art session, learning to surf or stand-up paddleboard, cookery workshops or cycle tours, the combination of inspiring settings, unique team-building activities, and top-notch facilities ensure that any corporate retreat will be unforgettable.
What’s more, we are just 75 minutes from London on Southeastern’s high-speed service, making for a great escape destination for your next work event.
Discover more about what's available at the coast for your company away-days and meetings...
Dreamland, Margate
The UK’s original pleasure park, with vintage style rides, arcades, amusements and Roller Disco, set against the backdrop of the beach. There’s a wide variety of spaces for hire, to bring those festival, fun, seaside vibes to your next event.
Historic venue, outdoor event space, private dining venue, small meeting venue, team building venue, unique venue, venue with a view.
No 42 Guesthouse, Margate
Part of the GuestHouse chain of unique and charming hotels, set within a Victorian beachfront building, it includes 21 seaside-chic bedrooms, the Pearly Cow restaurant, a rooftop bar and an Oyster Bar. Packages from daily for a meeting to exclusive use of the whole hotel.
Unique venue, venue with views, exclusive use venue, luxury venue
Oyster Bar Conference Space
Turner Contemporary, Margate
Turner Contemporary, a stunning David Chipperfield-designed gallery in the heart of Margate's vibrant arts scene. Enjoy panoramic sea views in versatile spaces accommodating up to 120 guests, with the potential for large-scale events using the entire gallery and exterior terraces. Turner Contemporary is ideal for meetings, workshops, and celebrations. Make your event unforgettable in a unique setting surrounded by contemporary art and the skies that inspired J.M.W. Turner.
Unique venue, venue with view, exclusive use venue, outdoor event space
Credit Peter Cook
Chapel House, Minster
Located in the heart of the countryside, this exclusive event venue skilfully combines rustic charm with modern elegance. The beautiful estate offers a range of stunning spaces, including a rustic converted barn (The Old Granary) and a state-of-the-art purpose-built large banqueting barn (Thorne Barn) that can be customised to suit any event, from conferences to awards nights and more.
With panoramic views, beautiful formal gardens, a wild apple orchard, and a secluded walled courtyard with a lounge bar and private chef table, No 9 Restaurant Chapel House hosts an unforgettable destination experience. The sprawling paddock makes it perfect for corporate events, filming, photo shoots, accommodation and special celebrations.
Historic venue, exclusive use venue, luxury venue, outdoor event space, private dining venue, small meeting venue, unique venue, venue with a view
Aerial view of Chapel House Estate
Powell-Cotton Museum, Quex House & Gardens, Birchington
Hold your next team meeting, workshop or presentation amongst some of the finest natural history dioramas in the country.
The meeting space comfortably holds up to 30 people which is ideal for smaller groups and more intimate collaboration. Refreshments and equipment can be provided. Breakout space is available amongst the museum galleries with plenty of outdoor space to stretch your legs. Exclusive tours of the museum, house and gardens can be built into your away day to make it a stimulating and memorable experience.
Historic venue, small meeting venue, unique venue.
Powell-Cotton Museum Gallery 1. Credit Nikhilesh Havel
Quex Park, Birchington
Escape the hustle and bustle of London and bring your team to Quex Park. Perfect for meetings, away days, and team-building experiences, Quex Park offers a serene setting with unique attractions.
Enjoy an exciting activity centre, a charming craft village, a versatile barn for events, vibrant barn farm shop and restaurant, archery and even alpaca walking!!
Boost creativity and teamwork in this picturesque and inspiring environment and discover the ideal blend of business and leisure.
Outdoor event space, small meeting venue, team building venue.
Quex park Estate
Other locations with meeting room facilities available
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Margate
- ARK Cliftonville Cultural Space - former synagogue brought back into use for the community
- Droit House (Thanet Visitor Information Centre) - seafront circular meeting room available for training, exhibitions, events
- George & Heart House - Grade II listed building with pub, restaurant, accommodation, garden and event facilities
- Marine Studios - seafront creative workspace
- Margate Caves - community room located at a subterranean curiosity
- Margate Leisure Centre - great place for a team building or night out
- Walpole Bay Hotel - not just a hotel but home to a museum and Napery
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Broadstairs
- Elev8 - an immersive multi-activity zone available for corporate events
- Kent Innovation Centre - variety of sized conference and boardrooms available
- Pierremont Hall - dating back to 1785 in the centre of the town with three spaces available
- Queen’s Road Baptist Church - range of rooms and halls available to hire throughout the year. Concerts held in a 300 seater Auditorium.
- The Yarrow Hotel - Hotel with restaurant, beauty salon and event space
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Ramsgate
- Marlowe Innovation Centre - unique workspace that can be adopted for requirements - boardroom, exhibition space
- Pegwell Bay Hotel - function rooms for business alongside hotel and restaurant with sea views
- Radford House - Ramsgate Town Council accessible community hub set in the town's old fire station
- Royal Temple Yacht Club - with views out across the harbour, three spaces available for meetings, functions, events
- San Clu Hotel - Hotel with sea views alongside facilities for business meetings and events
- Stonelees Golf Centre - home to 3 golf courses, golf shop, restaurant and function facility
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Villages
- Holiday Inn Express, Minster - choose of 3 small meeting rooms available
- Quex Barn, Birchington - private meeting space located above farm shop and restaurant
- St Augustine’s, Westgate - available for conferencing, corporate events and functions
Visitor Information Centre The Droit House Stone Pier Margate Kent CT9 1JD Te: 01843 577577 Email: visitorinformation@thanet.gov.uk www.visitthanetbusiness.co.uk