Hire our facilities - The College of Newman

Conferences and Events

Our team has over 30 years experience delivering exceptional conferences and events for our clients.

Our campus remains open

We recognise that the recent meningitis outbreak in Canterbury may be a cause for concern amongst visitors to our campus.

This has been a regional public health matter with the response led by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). Following their guidance, our campus remains open.

We have been reassured by the authorities that the peak of the outbreak has now passed and whilst we are continuing to encourage our community to remain vigilant of symptoms, we are welcoming visitors to events and activities on campus as normal.

We extend our thanks to the incredible public health teams who acted quickly to contact and support those most at risk. Those seeking further updates can access the latest UKHSA information and NHS advice online.

Host your event with us

The College of Newman campus is set in over 300 acres of beautiful parkland overlooking the historic city of Canterbury.

Our fantastic location with extensive range of event venues and on-site accommodation makes us the perfect choice for an event.

What we offer

Choose Newman as the perfect location for your special event, conference or celebration!

Event Management

We offer a bespoke event management service which can help support you and ensure your event runs smoothly.

Catering

We can offer delivered catering for your events and we also have a wide range of catering outlets on site.

Accommodation

We have over 4,500 rooms on our Canterbury campus available on a B&B or self-catered accommodation.

Christmas Parties

We host both shared and private party nights throughout December.

Venue Hire

With over 150 conference and event spaces to choose from, we are able to accommodate a wide range of events.

Meet the team

Our experienced team have been helping customers host events on campus for over 30 years.

Sheena Butterworth

Head of Conferencing and Business Development: With a wealth of experience from over 20 years of service at the University. Sheena manages the office and handles large-scale conferences and events.

Caroline Hames

Conference and Business Development Manager: Caroline handles the operational side of events and looks after the business development with new and existing clients.

Jan North

Events Officer: For your conference needs all year round, Jan is available to make your event a success from start to finish.

Rachel Walmesley

Events Coordinator: UK, European and international groups are Rachel's speciality, with 15 years in the role, your groups are in safe hands.

Katherine Gisby

Events Coordinator: Liaising between our clients and our service providers, Katherine will ensure the smooth operation of your event.

Lara Mercer

Events Coordinator: Overseeing our day events in the Darwin Conference Suite and residential conferences during the summer, Lara is there to help your event run smoothly.

Emma Swan

Events Administrator: Looking after our B&B bookings, internal catering enquiries and assisting the team with general event admin. Emma is onboard to help with any queries.