Our Venues

Kingston Barn

The Street, Kingston, nr Canterbury, Kent

Postcode CT4 6JB

The Kingston Barn is situated in the village of Kingston which lies 5 miles to the South East of Canterbury in the county of Kent. Kingston is on the Eastern Edge of the North Downs in countryside designated an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty'.  The Barn has good heating, theatre style seating for 90, a licensed Bar, level access, adjacent free parking and disabled facilities.

Directions from Dover -  head North West on the A2 towards Canterbury.  Approx 12 miles from Dover take the exit signposted Bish'bourne, Bridge, Kingston, Barham.  At the end of the slip road turn left signposted Kingston and Barham. Continue straight along and down Bonny Bush Hill for just over half a mile.  At the bottom of the hill turn right by the bus shelter into The Street, Kingston. Continue straight for one fifth of a mile. The Barn is on the left hand side with the entrance to the car park just beyond.

Canterbury Cathedral Lodge

The Precincts, Canterbury, Kent

Postcode CT1 2EH

Formally known as Canterbury Cathedral International Study Centre - but we agree 'Lodge' is slightly catchier!  A unique, contemporary  venue, situated in the grounds of Canterbury Cathedral, a UNESCO designated World Heritage Site, in the heart of the City of Canterbury, Kent. Seating 170 on the ground floor stalls and 30 in the balcony it is another beautiful space to share this music. Chris While claims it has the best acoustics in the land. It certainly has one of the most awesome backdrops, the majestic illuminated Cathedral.

There are a number of public car parks fairly close by. The Quenin Gate is probably the closest, but beware the entrance through the wall is often closed after 7pm. The main entrance is via the Christchurch gate from the Buttermarket (by Starbucks) and follow the road around to the right.  The Cathedral Lodge is on the right hand side, just beyond the exit which takes you through the Cathedral shop.  The Venue is through the glass doors and turn right then left.  They have accommodation on site for anyone wishing to stop over.

St Gregory's Centre for Music

North Holmes Rd, Canterbury, Kent

Postcode CT1 1NX

St Gregory's Church, North Holmes Rd, Canterbury was built in 1851 to a George Gilbert Scott design, as a memorial to Archbishop William Howley.  The church was made redundant in 1975 and is now owned by Canterbury Christ Church University College. used for music studies as 'The St Gregory's Centre'.  It is a warm, welcoming and beautiful venue.  120 capacity so slightly larger than the Barn, but still intimate with superb natural acoustics.  Easily accessible, level free parking right next to the venue, good facilities. A lovely venue which we're using more and more. Highlight events this year were Steve Knightley and Girlyman.  Plans still in place to build a stunning brand new music venue for Canterbury on this site. Directions - from the Canterbury ring-road - either direction - opposite the Cathedral Wall (Quenin Gate) car park turn down Lady Wootton's Green. At the roundabout take the first exit into Monastery Street. Turn right into Havelock Street, then right into North Holmes Road, the car park and entrance are almost directly on the left hand side.

The Chapel, Canterbury Christ Church University

North Holmes Road, Canterbury, Kent

Postcode CT1 1QU

Across the road from St Gregory's, (above) the University Chapel is another beautiful atmospheric space for live music. Enter through Gate 4 and there is free parking to the right inside the campus wall.

Map of campus

St Mary's Church

Strand Street, Sandwich, Kent

Postcode CT13 9HN

A medieval church, renowned for its sense of space, St Mary's occupies what may be the oldest church site in Sandwich, where a 7th century convent was founded of which nothing now survives.  Early documents belonging to the church date from 1311. These and the church registers dating from 1474 are kept in the Kent Archives.  There remain substantial parts of a large Norman church, despite the town having been sacked by the French in the 13th and 15th centuries, an earthquake in the 16th and the collapse of the tower in the 17th. Sandwich St. Mary's Community Trust (SSMCT) was registered as a charity in 1997 and has made significant progress on improving facilities for the church's use as a venue for events.  As a music venue - this place is superb, incredible natural acoustics, beautiful architectural backdrop, enormous stage, comfortable seating for 300 people (no pews!) and no pillars to block your view. A really magical venue.  Accessible with a large level car park right opposite and a cosy pub/restaurant next door.

Its very easy to find.   From the Sandwich bypass A256, enter Sandwich on the Ash Road (A257) and continue forward for 0.8 of a mile - past a windmill on your left, over a level crossing, then you'll soon come across the church on the right hand side.  The public car park is directly opposite on your left.  Pay and Display. 

The Playhouse

104 High Street, Whitstable, Kent

Postcode CT5 1AZ

Whitstable is very fortunate to have its own theatre, The Playhouse, which is owned and managed by The Lindley Players Limited.

The Lindley Players, first formed in 1946 by Ralph Lindley, performed in local church halls until eventually - in 1980 - they purchased the then United Reformed Church. A lot of hard work by the members over the next year converted the church into a theatre seating 186.   We adore using this little theatre, it has such charm and atmosphere.  All sumptuous red velvet and chandeliers, with proper stalls and a balcony - it's perfect and another wonderful characterful venue to host acoustic music of the highest calibre.  With a large but cosy bar downstairs, a vast public car park a very short walk at the back of the building and the loveliest team of people there to work with, we hope to continue Folk in the Barn at the Whitstable Playhouse for years to come.

The Black Robin Inn

Covet Lane, Kingston, Canterbury, Kent
Postcode CT4 6HS

A short drive from the Barn. From Canterbury direction, instead of turning up into The Street, Kingston, continue on as if going towards Barham, just around the first bend is the Black Robin Inn, on the right hand side.  Car park right next door.

Folk in the Barn concerts may also be held at

The Hazlitt Theatre, Maidstone

The Tower Theatre, Folkestone

The Quarterhouse, Folkestone

The Steiner Theatre, Canterbury

The Gulbenkian Theatre, Canterbury