Ashford Masonic Centre

Ashford Masonic Centre is a distinctive town-centre venue in Kent, available for private hire by event organisers, clubs, societies and local groups. Set within a historic building with a listed façade, the centre combines period character with practical facilities for meetings, training sessions, talks, dinners and smaller celebrations.

The venue offers two ground-floor rooms that can be used separately as meeting spaces or opened up into one larger room. These rooms are suited to workshops, committee meetings, presentations and community gatherings. Upstairs, a well-proportioned dining and training room provides space for around 45 seated guests or more than 60 people standing. The room includes access to a bar, while the adjoining kitchen supports catered functions.

In-house catering is available through the resident catering team, with options such as hot and cold buffets, carveries, finger food and menus for special occasions. This makes the centre suitable for formal dinners, birthday celebrations, society functions and other private events where organisers want both a venue and food service in one location.

Accessibility has been considered throughout the building, with wheelchair ramps providing ground-floor access and a chairlift serving the first-floor dining room. Recently upgraded toilets, fire safety systems and a defibrillator in the entrance hall add practical reassurance for organisers.

Located on North Street in central Ashford, the venue offers a welcoming alternative to modern conference facilities. Its tall ceilings, stained glass, wood panelling and historic atmosphere provide a memorable setting for gatherings that need a little more character, while its flexible rooms and catering arrangements keep event planning straightforward.