The Abbots Barton Hotel's interesting history dates back to 1830 when it was built as a private house on the site of the Barley Farm of St. Augustine. It became a hotel in 1927 and has since expanded to its present size, comprising 46 guest rooms, 'The Fountain Restaurant' which seats up to 70 people, 4 private function rooms suitable for conferencing and syndicate meetings and The Cathedral Room which is perfect for large wedding parties seating up to 150 guests.

The Cathedral Room offers views and direct access to beautifully landscaped gardens. This is an idyllic setting for photographs and provides for ample space to set up marquees which have proved to be very popular for summer weddings.

The Abbots Barton Hotel, in its tranquil setting of 2 acres of beautiful gardens, has excellent parking facilities and is just 10 minutes walk from Canterbury City Centre.

Rooms

53 Bedrooms, 20 Double Rooms, 10 Single Beds, 18 Twin Beds, 3 Family Rooms, Television, Internet, Hairdryer, Trouser Press, 24hr Room service .


Dining

The Fountain Restaurant is open seven days a week for Breakfast and Dinner, offering a Seasonal Set Menu between 19:00 and 21:30, and an Earlybird / Pre-Theatre Menu for those who require an early meal between 17:30 and 19:00.

The Westfield Bar also offers a light Snack Menu which is available for lunch and in the evenings.

Banqueting

The Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel caters for many different events including Weddings, Ladies Festivals, International and Local Club Meetings, Wedding Fayres, Dinner Dances, Murder Mysteries, Wedding Anniversaries, Birthday Parties, Christmas Parties (Corporate & Private), Balls, Award Evenings, Wakes and many more...

From a working lunch for 4 to a banquet for 160, there's an excellent choice of fine food and drink available to you. Our menus have been thoughtfully created by our chef to fulfil your every need whether it be sandwiches and snacks on a buffet or haute cuisine. We are also flexible if you would prefer a specific type of cuisine to coincide with the theme of your particular event.

Special party rates are available to you and your guests for accommodation when your function is held at the Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel, ensuring that all your guests stay relaxed throughout the event without having to dread the drive home or the cost of hired transport.

More information is available from our Conference Co-ordinator who will take all the hassle off your hands. They will discuss all arrangements with you and make sure that everything you're looking for is provided before, during and after the event.

Conference

In today's demanding business world, time is precious enough without the added hassle of trying to organise a meeting or event for your company.

Location is important when choosing where to hold your meeting or event and Canterbury is the ideal setting with rail links to London and continental Europe.

Car Parking is free and plentiful at the Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel where our main conference suite, which holds up to 180 delegates, offers natural daylight, and is fully air-conditioned.

More information is available from our Conference Co-ordinator who will take all the hassle off your hands. They will recommend a conference suite or syndicate room suitable for your event including room layouts, accommodation and facilities based on your requirements. They will discuss all arrangements with you and make sure that everything you're looking for is provided before, during and after the event....including essentials like travel details for your delegates, equipment, food and drink.

Location

The Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel is located:

0.5 miles from Canterbury Bus Station
0.6 miles from Canterbury East Train Station
65 miles from Gatwick Airport