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 - Celebration Layout
The Guard Chamber - Sport Layout
The Guard Chamber - Awards Layout
The Guard Chamber - Lecture Layout
The Guard Chamber - Presentation Layout
The Guard Chamber - Screening Layout
The Guard Chamber - Turret Bar
The Guard Chamber - Debtors Room Buffet
Guard Chamber
FAQs
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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 - please see the Buffet tab below -
Multiple seating / layout options are shown above. Suitable for celebrations, concerts, performances, meetings, screenings, presentations, lectures, hospitality, brand experiences etc.
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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.Please click here for the Buffet Menu & booking options.
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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.
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The Guard Chamber is on the second floor, accessed via stairs only. The doorway into the Guard Chamber is narrow.
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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
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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 - please see the Buffet tab below. -
Fixed seating layout [middle tables are on wheels and can be repositioned].
Suitable for dinners, celebrations, meetings, presentations, lectures, hospitality, brand experiences etc. -
Please click here for the Buffet Menu & booking options.
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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.
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The Parade Room is on the first floor, accessed via stairs only.
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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
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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.
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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