An empty theater-style training room with rows of black chairs facing a large mobile flat-screen monitor and a flipchart.

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The Drum: The perfect meeting and event space in Margate

The Drum meeting room, housed within Margate’s iconic Droit House (Thanet Visitor Information Centre), offers more than just four walls. It provides a vibrant, central location on Margate’s Stone Pier, perfect for meetings, training sessions, workshops, exhibitions and private events.

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”"As a freelance Consultant, it can be hard to find a venue that has the feeling of intimacy but is big enough to hold interactive workshops, with great facilities, good transport links and is at an affordable rate. Visit Thanet's space on Margate seafront is ideal for all of these reasons. You can change the layout to suit any meeting/workshop style, and the up-to-date AV makes presentations and digital activities seamless. They very best thing however is the exceptional service from the team and the care they give to each and every event. Nothing is too much trouble; you can walk in immediately and just get started. It's also fantastic to be able to connect to the heart of what's happening in the local visitor economy."

— Bryony, BeeBee Communications

Capacity & technology

An empty theater-style training room with rows of black chairs facing a large mobile flat-screen monitor and a flipchart.

Theatre Style:
Up to 40 delegates (ideal for presentations and talks).

A boardroom-style meeting room featuring a large wooden table surrounded by black chairs. A large flat-screen monitor and a flipchart are positioned at the head of the table.

Boardroom Style:
Up to 16 delegates (perfect for focused discussions)

A classroom-style setup in a modern meeting room, featuring several light wooden tables with black chairs arranged for small group discussions. A large flat-screen monitor and a flipchart are positioned at the front of the room.

Classroom Style:
Up to 24 delegates (ideal for workshops and training)

A self-service refreshment station in a modern meeting room, featuring a coffee machine, a basket of snacks, and disposable cups on a light wooden cabinet.

Technology:
The room comes fully equipped with a refreshment station, WiFi, LCD Screen, laptop, and flip charts—everything you need for a smooth, professional event.

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Rates

Full Day (9am – 5pm) £150
Half Day (9am – 1pm or 1pm – 5pm) £80

We welcome bookings for hiring the Drum room for evening use. Please contact us directly to discuss your requirements.

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Getting here and amenities

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Location advantage

Situated right on the Stone Pier, your guests will benefit from easy access and Margate’s stunning seaside environment during breaks.

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Parking

Ample council-run car parking is available next to The Droit House on the Harbour Arm, plus facilities at nearby Trinity Square and Market Street.

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Convenient location

Margate Train Station is a 10 minute walk along the seafront and Stagecoach bus routes are a 5 minute walk to Cecil Square.

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Refreshment ready

We can provide a selection of teas, coffees, fruit teas, and biscuits (cost details available upon request). While we don’t offer in-house catering, we are happy to provide a curated list of local caterers to perfectly match your event’s needs.

Interested in hiring a meeting room?

Don’t settle for a sterile meeting room. Choose The Drum for an inspiring event location.

Call 01843 577577 or email visitorinformation@thanet.gov.uk to check availability and arrange a viewing, or complete a booking enquiry form.

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”“The Drum’s facilities are ideal, and we love the scenic location on the pier. Staff are always accommodating and attentive to what we need when using the space. Couldn’t ask for more.”

— CXK