insideKENT Magazine Issue 46 - January 2016 | Page 82

VISITKENT HISTORIC AND TRANQUIL PRIVATE DINING AND MEETING ROOMS AT ONE OF THE CITY’S HIDDEN GEMS… St Martin’s Priory Canterbury is a treasure trove of secret gardens, parks and venues that the unsuspecting tourist and even resident are not always aware of and St Martin’s Priory falls firmly in to this category. © Nik Jordan Photography The striking, Grade II listed house set in two acres of beautiful grounds is located on the doorstep of the City and borders the World Heritage site of St Martin’s Church. Within the house, there is a selection of rooms available to cater for meetings or training sessions as well as private dining events, gatherings and weddings. It is the natural choice for away days and directors’ retreats where the idea is to distance yourself from the distractions of the office and spend some quality time concentrating on new initiatives or reflecting on old ones. The venue boasts one of the most impressive boardrooms in Canterbury which can accommodate up to 32 people. Private dining at the venue for up to 36 guests is a must and means that your event will have a feeling of exclusivity difficult to rival elsewhere in the city. You are able to match the grand surroundings of the venue with delicious food chosen from the in-house menus and with topend wines sourced from local suppliers. 82 Not to forget the grounds with its tiered lawns, romantic rose garden, secluded herb garden and pond. This is the perfect backdrop for marquee weddings or outdoor celebrations looking for beautiful surroundings with exclusive use and the ability to cater for up to 200 guests. The charm of this historic and peaceful venue flows throughout the building and grounds. It is centrally located, has free parking and accessible access which should all increase its appeal to the event organiser or party planner. For further information on the venue please check out www.canterbury.ac.uk/conferences and for any enquiries please contact the Conference and Events team on 0800 456 1116 or [email protected]