Westgate Hall

Browse for goodies, enjoy a show or take a class inside the beautiful Westgate Hall.

Westgate Hall is a vibrant community venue in the heart of Canterbury, where village meets city and everyone is welcome. Spacious, distinctive and adaptable, the venue hosts events throughout the year and is available to hire for all manner of occasions.

The much loved Westgate Hall Market is held throughout the spring, summer and winter seasons, where you can meet Kentish makers, artists and producers and buy the best in local Kentish produce, artisan crafts and much more.

The Canterbury Wine Festival™ (19 and 20 May 2023) is Westgate Hall’s unmissable weekend wine-tasting event, celebrating Kent’s award-winning wines. The county’s top vineyards come together in one place for visitors to discover the flavours that are making Kent the most exciting wine region in the UK, with Master of Wine Clive Barlow MW giving expert insights along the way. 

Wine tastings, salsa dancing, drag bingo, live music, record fairs - you'll find something to enjoy at Westgate Hall.