One of a kind event spaces..

The Guard Chamber

The Guard Chamber is our largest event space, set amongst the spectacular museum exhibits at the centre of Canterbury’s iconic Westgate Towers, England’s largest surviving medieval gateway - with a private Turret Bar just off the main room.

Location
Westgate Towers Up the tower stairwell, across the glass bridge

Features
Private bar, private WCs, projector, illuminated tables

The Guard Chamber

The Guard Chamber

The Guard Chamber - Celebration Layout

The Guard Chamber - Celebration Layout

The Guard Chamber - Sport Layout

The Guard Chamber - Sport Layout

The Guard Chamber - Awards Layout

The Guard Chamber - Awards Layout

The Guard Chamber - Lecture Layout

The Guard Chamber - Lecture Layout

The Guard Chamber - Presentation Layout

The Guard Chamber - Presentation Layout

The Guard Chamber - Screening Layout

The Guard Chamber - Screening Layout

The Guard Chamber - Turret Bar

The Guard Chamber - Turret Bar

The Guard Chamber - Debtors Room Buffet

The Guard Chamber - Debtors Room Buffet

Guard Chamber
FAQs

  • Capacity
    Maximum capacity of 60 people     standing with 6 illuminated high tables & 30 stools, or 40 folding chairs for seated functions, or 26 deckchairs for screenings.

    Available 7 days a week [event time from 8pm up to 1:30am, setup from 6:30pm].

    Pricing
    Guard Chamber £400 - includes a bartender & gate supervisor [Fri/Sat only].
    Debtors Room & Roof Terrace additional £50 [complimentary if ordering a buffet].
    DJ equipment £100 [please note DJ not included and DJ must use Rekordbox, see PDF for details].
    Buffet menu £12 per person, served in the Debtors Room [25 person minimum]. Pre-order must be received a minimum of 5 days before your event.

  • Multiple seating / layout options are shown above. Suitable for celebrations, concerts, performances, meetings, screenings, presentations, lectures, hospitality, brand experiences etc.

  • Availability & Menu
    The Debtors Room & Roof Terrace is available in addition for events wishing to enjoy our event buffet menu or that need extra space [food cannot be consumed in the Guard Chamber]. Buffets are also available in the Parade Room.

    Vegetarian Options

    GOEY CHEESE BALLS
    BRUSCHETTA
    CITRUS & HERB COUSCOUS
    SPICED ALBONDIGAS
    CHARGRILLED CIABATTA
    HAND CUT CHIPS

    Meat & Fish Options

    PORK & CHORIZO SAUSAGE ROLLS
    MINI CHORIZO SLIDERS
    LEMON & HERB CRUSTED COD LOIN
    CRISPY CHICKEN SKEWERS

    Dessert Options

    CHOCOLATE BROWNIE
    ETON MESS CHEESECAKE

    Buffet Cost
    Our event buffet menu is available for bookings of 25 people+ at cost of £12 per person.
    Add £2.50 per person for the desert option [£14.50].
    Choose a selection of up to 6 main dishes and 1 desert options.
    Pre-order selection & payment required at the point of booking.

  • Private Turret Bar off the main chamber [draught, spirits & bottled products with card payment only].

    Bose audio system included with Bluetooth connectivity.

    Projection available on request via HDMI connection.

    DJ equipment available to hire [we are unable to allow 3rd party DJ equipment], DJ is not included. See the specification here.

    Private Tower WCs nearby.

  • The Guard Chamber is on the second floor, accessed via stairs only. The doorway into the Guard Chamber is narrow.

  • We do not allow commercial ticketed events.

    We can only allow free-standing decorations [tape, blu tack or any other fixings are not permitted in the Tower].

    No sparklers, naked flames, glitter or confetti are permitted.

    We do not use glassware in the Tower [other than welcome sparkling drinks] and instead use biodegradable plastic cups.

The Parade Room

The Parade Room is our second largest event space, with a private bar & contemporary British design. Built in 1907 as a room for Police Constables to conduct their daily briefing and is now a spectacular event space.

Location
The Pound Up the staircase at the end of the cell corridor

Features
Private bar, projector

Parade Room
FAQs

  • Maximum Capacity of 50 people standing with furniture pushed back (36 seated with a fixed furniture layout).
    Available 7 days a week.

    Pricing
    Exclusive use charge for groups of 20+ £240 for food or drinks.
    Meetings for groups up to 36 seated £45 per hour.
    Buffet menu £12 per person [20 person minimum]. Pre-order must be received a minimum of 5 days before your event.

  • Fixed seating layout [middle tables are on wheels and can be repositioned].
    Suitable for dinners, celebrations, meetings, presentations, lectures, hospitality, brand experiences etc.

  • Vegetarian Options

    GOEY CHEESE BALLS
    BRUSCHETTA
    CITRUS & HERB COUSCOUS
    SPICED ALBONDIGAS
    CHARGRILLED CIABATTA
    HAND CUT CHIPS

    Meat & Fish Options

    PORK & CHORIZO SAUSAGE ROLLS
    MINI CHORIZO SLIDERS
    LEMON & HERB CRUSTED COD LOIN
    CRISPY CHICKEN SKEWERS

    Dessert Options

    CHOCOLATE BROWNIE
    ETON MESS CHEESECAKE

    Buffet Cost
    Our event buffet menu is available for bookings of 25 people+ at cost of £12 per person. Add £2.50 per person for the desert option [£14.50].
    Choose a selection of up to 6 main dishes and 1 desert option.
    Pre-order selection & payment required at the point of booking.

  • Private Bar draught, spirits, cocktails & bottled products with card payment only. Please note the bar is not opened for all events.

    Push button or app drinks ordering.

    Bose audio system included with Bluetooth connectivity.

    Projection available on request via HDMI connection.

  • The Parade Room is on the first floor, accessed via stairs only.

  • We do not allow commercial ticketed events.

    We can only allow free-standing decorations (tape, blu tack or any other fixings are not permitted).

    No sparklers, naked flames, glitter or confetti are permitted.

The Debtors Room

The Debtors Room & Roof Terrace is our smaller event space with its own roof terrace and push button drinks service! Featuring a large square table fashioned out of three restored cell benches found rotting away in one of the Tower’s turrets.

Location
The Pound Up the main tower stairwell on the second floor

Features
Private roof terrace, TV, karaoke system

Debtors Room
FAQs

  • Capacity of 10 people seated at the central table (more around perimeter if needed).
    Available 7 days a week.

    Pricing
    Daytime meetings £35 per hour. Maximum of 15 people (10 seated at the central table).
    Evening events (karaoke, drinks, cocktail masterclasses) please see the booking window.

  • TV with HDMI connectivity or Apple TV AirPlay.
    Push button or app drinks ordering.
    Sonos audio system.
    Private roof terrace.
    Tower WCs     located one floor down.
    Bar snacks     menu available.

  • The Debtors Room is on the second floor, accessed via stairs only.

  • We can only allow free-standing decorations (tape, blu tack or any other fixings are not permitted).

    No sparklers, naked flames, glitter or confetti are permitted.

The Cells

Our 3 beautifully restored Cells and the former Guard Room are available to hire for celebrations for food or drinks. These are our only hireable spaces available exclusively for drinks only - featuring push for service cocktail ordering! Or book for free if eating!

Location
The Pound Along the cell corridor

Capacity
8 people in the cells & 10 in the Guard Room