Community halls and groups

Set up a community group

Do you have a key passion for something in your area? How about setting up a community group? You’ll be able to get your voice heard and it could be other people in your area feel the same way.

Take the first steps and download our communities guide, a step-by-step guide that'll help you get set up. It includes how to book a venue and how to promote your event.

Venues to hire

There are various venues to hire in and around Maidstone, our list contains parish halls, community halls and meeting spaces. If you know a hall or meeting space which can be hired email property@maidstone.gov.uk and we’ll add it to the list.

Take a look at our current venues to hire list.

Town Hall hire costs

Chamber rates

• commercial day rate: £36 per hour with a minimum charge of £114
• non-commercial day rate: £78 for half a day
• commercial and non-commercial evening rate: £144

Chamber set-up options and capacity

• theatre style - 100 people
• cabaret - 72 people
• boardroom - 32 people
• U shape - 24 people
• reception - 100 people
• classroom - 44 people
• tea and coffee for 8 people - £5 per pot

Beuvais room rates

• day and evening rate: £24 per hour with a minimum charge of £96

Beuvais room set-up options and capacity

• theatre style - 48 people
• boardroom - 16 people
• U shape -  12 people
• reception - 40 people
• tea and coffee for 8 people - £5 per pot