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Conferences

If you are looking for a spectacular venue to hold your meetings, seminars, conferences, training courses, yoga classes, team building, retreats or mindfulness classes then look no further than The Friars. The Friars has a well established conference centre hosting seminars and conferences for a wide selection of businesses and other bodies including local government, health authorities and charities.

Many businesses appreciate the opportunity to hold their conferences in this peaceful atmosphere, finding it a helpful aid to their meetings. The unique surroundings and idyllic atmosphere lends itself to make your day truly memorable. 

Full conference facilities are available and there are several varying sized rooms for hire with options for refreshment and catering requirements. All rooms have natural daylight and are situated on the ground floor. Included in the booking are: 

  • Free parking
  • Room set up
  • Complimentary jugs of water
  • Free wifi
  • Flat screen TV
  • Flip chart
  • Photocopying facilities available at a fee
  • Dedicated conference staff available for all day

Conference Rooms to Hire

Main Conference Centre

Conference Centre

This large room consists of a welcome lobby, coffee and bar area, a main room to seat up to 120 people and two break-out rooms. The conference centre is our showcase function room and is located near the beautiful grounds by the banks of the River Medway. 

Room hire is £450 per day

St Simon Stock

St Simon Stock Conference Room

Another beautiful room that can seat up to 80 people. This room leads onto a verandah and lawn. Room hire is £230 per day



Patrick Geary Conference Room
St Therese Conference Room

St Thérèse 

This room can take up to 60 theatre style. Other layouts are possible when requested. (pictured left). Room hire is £230 per day  

Patrick Geary

This room seats up to 40 people in a variety of layouts.
Room hire is £160 per day

St Albert

St Albert Conference Room

This room can take up to 20 people in varying layouts.
Room hire is £150 per day

Thomas Walden

Thomas Walden Conference Room

This beautiful room seats up to 15 people with an informal layout and is suitable for small groups - Perfect for retreats and mindfulness groups. Room hire is £140 per day