Kettering Conference Centre

As we have previously communicated, we have been running Kettering Conference Centre at a loss for a number of years. The sharp increase in energy and operating costs have made this unsustainable, therefore Kettering conference centre will not reopen and will close on 3 July as planned.

We are pleased to confirm the Balance Health Club and Arena Sports Centre, located on the same site, will be remaining open, following the announcement that Phoenix Leisure Management will be taking over operations from 4 September 2023.

To read the full statement, please head to our website.

We would like to thank all those who have used and supported the conference centre over the years.

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Kettering Conference & Exhibition Centre | Website currently unavailable We are pleased to confirm that following ongoing discussions with North Northamptonshire Council and Phoenix Leisure Management, a decision in principle has been made subject to the various approvals required, that the Lighthouse Theatre, Arena Sports Centre and Balance Health Club will now remain o...

We have heard the concerns raised by the local community about the closure of Kettering Conference Centre which includes The Lighthouse Theatre, Balance Health Club and Arena Leisure Centre. We recognise that the site and in particular the theatre and the gym are important to the community. To support our employees and give partners more time to find alternative solutions, we have agreed with the landlord an extension to our tenancy until Monday 3 July 2023. We will continue to operate the site and keep some of the facilities open until this date. As we are a tenant, going forward it is for the Landlord and the Council to decide on the future of the site or whether alternative options can be found.

As we previously stated, it has been a very difficult decision to close Kettering Conference Centre and not one we have taken lightly. We can confirm that all the businesses within the venue have been loss making for a number of years and even with the Council grant, it is no longer sustainable for us to operate. We have invested a significant amount of money into the facilities and our teams have worked hard to support all the businesses on the site.

Our teams will continue to work to process refunds for events, performances and membership in anticipation of the closure on the 3 July 2023. As this decision has recently been reached, The Lighthouse Theatre will confirm in the coming days if any shows in June will be reinstated.

We would like to thank the professionalism of our employees over recent days who are continuing to work to keep the site open and support the local community.

Thank you to everyone who has used Kettering Conference Centre over the years and the local community for its continued support and understanding.

Unfortunately, Kettering Conference Centre will be closing on Wednesday 31st May 2023. We have explored all possible alternatives and despite our best efforts to rebuild post pandemic, due to the ongoing challenging operating environment we are unable to continue to operate.

We have not taken this decision lightly and our number one priority is to support our customers accordingly and we are working hard to find alternative arrangements for any current bookings. Everybody with a booking post 31st May 2023 will receive a full refund for monies paid. If you have not heard from our team by 31st May 2023, then please email us at: [email protected]

Thank you to everyone who has used Kettering Conference Centre over the years and the local community for its continued support and understanding.

Check out these photos of our Fairisle Suite set last week for a conference with space for exhibitors. This layout is 160 cabaret style and has 12 exhibitor tables, although as you can see there's still room for more!

The awesome AV set up is courtesey of our incredibly talented friends at Fabtronic Event Production



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Don't forget that tomorrow is a time to appreciate our wonderful planet.

Why not have a candlelit evening, not only is it romantic but it saves energy too! Or perhaps read a book or play a board game rather than watching TV, it's a great way to spend some quality time with your loved ones.

At Kettering Conference Centre we're always looking for new ways to be more sustainable in all of our practices, including;

We aim that 80% of ingredients on our menus are to be British grown. All the chicken and milk we serve is Red Tractor assured.

We offer plant-forward menus, with a choice of great-tasting alterative proteins.

Whatever we’re cooking for your meeting or event our approach is root-to-stem, nose-to-tail. We use recycled and reusable packaging wherever we can.

Our teas and coffees come from responsible suppliers. Our chocolate is Fairtrade and Rainforest Alliance certified.

Our climate promise is to reach Net Zero by 2030

It's been such a beautiful day here today, we thought we'd take the opportuntiy to show you some of our stunning outdoor areas, perfect for Summer BBQs or Team Building!

Call our friendly events team to enquire on 01536 41414 or email [email protected]

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With Day Delegate Rates starting from £28 per person, and a keen eye for sustainability, there's no reason not to book your meeting with us!

Check out the offers on our website for our Meetings For Change package - link in bio

This is our Lakeside Suite, located on the ground floor and with a terrace that looks out to the lake, this room is so versatile and suitable to a variety of events.

Looking for a spacious room to hold a meeting or conference for up to 160? This is it.

How about a private dinner for up to 150 with a bar in the room? She's your girl!

Give our friendly events team a call now on 01536 414414 or email [email protected]

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Check out our Arena, set up for a Religious conference for 1700 people last month! It's such a great versatile space and worked really well for this event.

Give us a call to enquire about your event requirements today on 01536 414 414 or email us on [email protected]

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Our Lighthouse Theatre celebrations were such a success that they've decided to put on some further tours and entertainment this evening, and keep the exhibition in place until Thursday!

Come along to help us raise money for a very worthy cause.

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Following the success of today's World Theatre Day event and lovely feedback on the incredible collection of memorabilia we are pleased to announce that the display will be remaining in place until Thursday at noon! 🎭

The display will be open to view:
Tuesday 9am-5pm
Wednesday 9am-8:30pm
Thursday 9am-12noon

Also back by popular demand on Wednesday evening you can catch live performances from Tresham Performing Arts and local performers from 6pm and book on to our backstage tours! After today's feedback you'll need to be quick to guarantee your spot, booking link in comments below! 🤩

"Amazing tour of the theatre this morning, tour guide was so knowledgeable and welcoming, credit to Lighthouse Theatre. Thank you so much really appreciate the opportunity to take part in this."

The event is free to attend with donations welcome to Backup - The Technical Entertainment Charity and a dear colleague, coffee and cake also available! 🍰☕

If you attended today, why not comment below with your highlight of the day and tag a friend you know will love it too! 🥰

Did you know that we're part of who have collaborated with Lime Venue Portfolio, both part of Compass Group, to launch a new and innovative demonstrator farm which will change the way event food is sourced and managed; The Biohub at Ings Farm. The launch is the result of a collaboration between the businesses sister company Levy UK + Ireland, the brand’s food partner, RegenFarmCo, Yorkshire Water, and Quorn Professionals and is designed to help educate current and future generations of chefs and farmers on sustainable farming practices.

You can read more about it here;

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Don't forget to come down to the today between 10am - 2pm to get involved with their open day to celebrate and to raise money for

There will be backstage tours, live music at intervals throughout the day, live radio broadcast from the foyer and a host of memorabilia from local theatre dating back to the 50s!

On Monday our Lighthouse Theatre are having an open day from 10am - 2pm to celebrate and to raise money for Backup - The Technical Entertainment Charity

Come along and join in the fun, and don't forget to book your FREE back stage tour here; https://lighthousetheatre.co.uk/event/backstage-tours/

Don't forget to join us next Monday to celebrate World Theatre Day! 🤩

Students from Tresham College, Tresham Performing Arts course will also be joining us to perform at intervals between 10am and 11:30am. We look forward to seeing the stars of the future! 🎵

Did you know all of the chicken and milk that is served in our venues is red tractor assured? 🚜🐄

That means it has been responsibly sourced, safely produced and comes from crops and animals that have been well cared for – so it’s good for you and good for British farmers.

Our recently launched ‘Meetings for Change’ package allows our venues to be eco-conscious when creating menus for customers that have a friendlier impact on our environment 💚🌎

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We have a wide variety of different conference spaces here at Kettering Conference Centre.

This is one of our most popular spaces, the Portland suite. The Portland is 165m2 and can accommodate up to 175 in a theatre style layout, and 64 in a cabaret layout. We even did a small private awards dinner in here recently!

If you'd like to discuss your event needs please give our friendly team a call on 01536 414 414 or pop us an email on [email protected]

As you may know, Kettering Conference Centre is a non-residential venue, and there are SO many reasons why that's a good thing! You can read more here in this article on our website;

Residential Conference Centre Vs Non-Residential Conferences If you're trying to choose between a residential or a non-residential meeting and conference centre, explore our list of pros and cons.

Did we mention that we have an ARENA?!

With 2000m2 this brilliantly flexible space can accommodate conferences, exhibitions, trade shows and much MUCH more.

Give our friendly team a call now on 01536 414414 to disucss your LARGE events!

Where are we again?

Just a reminder - we're 3mins drive off of junction 8 of the A14. Easily accessible from the M1 North or South. Or straight along the A14 from Cambridge. Or directly up the A43 from Northampton.

Coming by train? We're a 1 mile walk from Kettering Train Station, which is a direct line to London St Pancras, Nottingham, Leicester, Derby, Sheffield & Corby.

Basically, wherever you're coming from, we're easy to find!

How to Find Us How to find us Please click on the image above to download a pdf copy of our map and directions. For information on Hotels in Kettering vist our Hotel page. GPS

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Take advantage of our brilliant Day Delegate Rate offer, available at Kettering Conference Centre. Our DDR offers a convenient solution for event organisers because we take care of the details so that you can focus on the pressing matters at hand.

What’s included?
- Main meeting room hire
- Delicious buffet Lunch
- Unlimited tea, coffee and refreshments throughout the day
- Complimentary WI-FI and parking
& so much more!

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Did you know we are a part of Compass Group UK & Ireland? When you work with us you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues.

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Did you know that we have a purpose built theatre Lighthouse Theatre that can seat up to 550 people and can be hired for events? It would be perfect for conferences and product launches as has built in lighting and sound systems, with easy access for unloading products to display.

You could even hire the theatre as an additional space for displays and talks attached to your exhibition in our 1,900m2 Arena.

Are you in need of a conference venue? Do you need to arrange a product launch? Are you looking for a professional and impressive venue for your next event? Give us a call to have a chat about about our theatre options. 01536 414414 | [email protected]

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This weekend at the Kettering Conference Centre we welcome - Powered by .

Have a look at the Arena all set for a Gaming Conference where we welcomed many gamers over this weekend.

Did you know the arena can also be used for many types of events. Enquire today at [email protected] or 01536 414 414

This is our Fair Isle suite, it's our largest conference room and can accommodate up to 250 in a cabaret layout, and up to 500 in a theatre style layout. It's also a great space for private dinners and parties as has it's own built-in wooden dancefloor and a bar within the room.

If you're looking for a large conference or event space in the Midlands then simply pop us an email at [email protected] or call 01536 414414

We've got some fantastic exhibitions coming up over the next few months, starting with Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce’s Business Exhibition on 8th March.

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We welcome thousands of guests through our doors every year, so we have a responsibility to ensure Kettering Conference Centre has a clear social purpose to better our planet and all the people we interact with.

The Venues Collection have created our Future First Charter, a framework to deliver our social purpose.

The charter outlines our commitments in 3 areas – each with its own measurable goals. Our commitments are integrally linked with our 3 brand pillars of great food, great service, great space. These areas are People Pledge, Food Focus & Enriching Environments.



You can find out more on our website here;

Future First Charter - Kettering Conference Centre Our social purpose charter consists of 3 main elements: people pledge, food focus & enriching environments. Learn more.