The Winter Gardens Main Hall is a multi‑purpose hall that can accommodate up to 1,400 people theatre style for conferences and theatre shows. 2150 capacity for Standing concerts. Because of the versatily of the hall we are able to stage verious events from, Pop Concerts, Variety Shows, Cabaret style shows, Fashion Shows, Speech days, Jobs Fairs, Exhibitions and numerous other events both professional, semi professional and amauter events. Alternatively, the hall can offer up to 12,000sq.ft. of exhibition space. However, when combined with the adjoining Queens Hall, a total of 20,000sq.ft.of space is available. There are a wide range of technical and practical facilities available at the Winter Gardens making it the prime entertainments, conference and banqueting venue in Kent.

The facilities include:

  • Full P/A System (induction Loop System)
  • Stage and technical crew
  • WiFi Available
  • Box office
  • Dressing rooms
  • Ancillary rooms
  • Licensed bars
  • Flexible seating
  • Press facilities by arrangement
  • Access for wheelchairs and deliveries
  • Ample parking on promenade at rear of building. Other pay and display car parks are nearby.

For further information please telephone - 01843 292795 during office hours or fill out the enquiry form on the contact us page.

The layout of the Main Hall and Queens Hall are shown below:

DIMENSIONS

114ft. x 94ft. aprox. (35m x 29m)

11,400sq.ft. (1062m2)

Dance Floor Area - 2,835sq.ft extends to 3,915sq,ft

STAGE DIMENSIONS

33.6ft/ins (10.2m) procenium opening.

39ft (12m) from front of stage to back of hall

CAPACITIES

Theatre Seated - 1433

Standing - 2150

Cabaret Style Seating - 1100

Dancing - 1000

Dinner / Banquet - 750

LOADING

Central floor loading - 4 tons but heavier on periphery

DRESSING ROOMS

Nine Available (2 p.s. / 4 o.p. / 3 under stage)

SEATING PLAN