Aylesham Community Trust – Weddings, Celebrations & Business Events
Whether you’re planning a wedding, celebration or professional event, Aylesham Community Trust offers flexible spaces, fair pricing, a supportive team and a venue with real heart — where every booking makes a difference.
Set in the heart of the rural village of Aylesham, just outside Canterbury, Aylesham Community Trust (ACT) is a welcoming, flexible venue for weddings, celebrations and business events — with the added benefit that every booking supports the local community.
ACT offers stylish yet affordable spaces suitable for catered wedding breakfasts, receptions and milestone celebrations, as well as wakes, birthday parties, anniversaries and family gatherings. Our experienced team works closely with you to create an event that feels personal and relaxed, and we’re happy to accommodate bespoke requests, from room layouts and catering styles to timings and special touches.
The venue includes a range of well‑maintained indoor spaces, including a bright and versatile main hall, alongside attractive outdoor areas that can be enjoyed as part of your hire — ideal for drinks receptions, photographs or simply giving guests space to relax.
ACT is also well known for its business and conferencing facilities, offering excellent value for meetings, training days, workshops and away‑days. Spaces can be hired with or without catering, and on‑site refreshment options are available through the Trust’s catering offer. These facilities sit alongside longer‑term office and workspace provision, making ACT a genuine local business hub.
As a not‑for‑profit charity, Aylesham Community Trust reinvests all income from venue hire back into supporting local people, groups and community services across Aylesham and the surrounding former coalfield villages. Choosing ACT means your event directly contributes to positive community impact.
Easy to reach ACT is easy to access by car and public transport, with ample free on‑site parking and good links across East Kent and London.
By train: Aylesham Station lies on the Dover Priory – London Victoria line, with direct services to and from Canterbury East, Dover and London Victoria.
By bus: The venue is on the Canterbury–Dover bus corridor, including Stagecoach route 89 and related services connecting Aylesham with Canterbury, Dover, Sandwich and surrounding villages.
By car: Just minutes from the A2 between Canterbury and Dover, making it convenient for guests travelling across Kent.
