Westgate Hall is a long-standing community venue at 1 Westgate Hall Road inside Canterbury's city walls (CT1 2BT), a dynamic public space for over a century and just 0.4 miles from Canterbury West station. One of the city's most eclectic rooms, it programmes everything from gigs to salsa classes, wine tastings, wrestling and drag bingo. On the music side it has hosted folk, rock and acoustic acts including Oysterband, Shakatak, Karnataka and Katherine Priddy, and runs community-led nights welcoming local performers. With a stage, in-house PA, guitar amp and piano it's a flexible community concert space for originals and covers. Contact info@westgatehall.org or 01227 634886.
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Westgate Hall is a long-standing community venue at 1 Westgate Hall Road inside Canterbury's city walls (CT1 2BT), a dynamic public space for over a century and just 0.4 miles from Canterbury West station. One of the city's most eclectic rooms, it programmes everything from gigs to salsa classes, wine tastings, wrestling and drag bingo. On the music side it has hosted folk, rock and acoustic acts including Oysterband, Shakatak, Karnataka and Katherine Priddy, and runs community-led nights welcoming local performers. With a stage, in-house PA, guitar amp and piano it's a flexible community concert space for originals and covers. Contact info@westgatehall.org or 01227 634886.
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1 Westgate Hall Road,
City Centre, Canterbury CT1 2BT
City Centre, Canterbury CT1 2BT
The nearest station is Canterbury West (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away.
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1 Westgate Hall Road, City Centre, Canterbury CT1 2BT
Address1 Westgate Hall Road
AreaCity Centre, Canterbury
PostcodeCT1 2BT
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The nearest station is Canterbury West (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Westgate Hall in City Centre, Canterbury; CT1 2BT is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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