The Friars Aylesford
The Friars at Aylesford, near Maidstone, is one of Kent’s hidden historic treasures, and in the last decade has become a popular element of the county.
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 (not available in Killian Lynch)
- Flat screen TV (not available in Killian Lynch)
- Flip chart
- Photocopying facilities available at a fee
- Dedicated conference staff available all day
Visitors can enjoy the gorgeous grounds and stunning medieval buildings, and enjoy walks through the Peace Garden and Rosary Way, while children can feed the
ducks or run off some of their energy.
If you love history, then this is the place to be. You can gaze at the amazing work of art by Polish artist Adam Kossowski, and pop into the pottery to see local artisans at work.
For some religious inspiration, or some quiet space, visit the chapels, which range from the simple medieval Cloister Chapel to the awe-inspiring St Joseph’s Chapel.
When all the activity is over and you’re hungry, pop into the tea room for delicious home-made cakes and snacks.
Or have lunch in the 13th-century Pilgrim’s Hall Restaurant, where you can treat yourself to a sumptuous meal made from scratch by the expert chefs, using local produce. And the gift shop is perfect for ending your visit, to choose souvenirs or gifts for your loved ones.
Look on our website www.thefrairs.org.uk for special events.
