Bookings & Hire

Host your event in the impressive surroundings of Dover’s historic Maison Dieu and experience the gothic fantasy of this incredible building.

Choose from a variety of beautiful rooms, from the Victorian splendour of the Connaught Hall, to the regal elegance of the Stone Hall, or the grand Council Chamber.

We can accommodate an intimate party of 10 guests or up to 500 for bigger events over multiple rooms.

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Our professional and experienced team will help you every step of the way, with our on-site events co-ordinator available to support you in the lead up to your important day.

For larger events, each room can be used independently or in conjunction with other spaces. There is also the option to hire the entire venue.

To find out more, please complete our enquiry form.

You can also book a wide selection of events, activities and tours organised by the team at the Maison Dieu. Further details can be found on our What’s on page.

Private events
Community and Charity Events
Special Occasions
Weddings
Celebration of Life
Conferences and meetings
Filming
Food and Drink

Community and Charity Events

We want local people to share and enjoy this beautiful building to help us celebrate its past and be part of its history in the future. If you represent a community group, we would love you to consider holding your event or meeting here.

Private Events

With its period elegance and stunning stained glass, the Maison Dieu is the perfect place to film. From Photoshoots to period drama, take a look at the building for more inspiration. To book a private event or if you have any questions and wish to speak to the Maison Dieu team, please contact us.

Special Occasions

Whether you’re planning a special family event and looking for an incredible space, or considering a quiet and intimate affair, the Maison Dieu has a choice of rooms for you to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, baby showers, christenings and more.

Weddings

Imagine your wedding being your very own fairytale. The Maison Dieu offers the perfect setting to celebrate your big day, and we offer a selection of packages to suit your needs.

With a variety of rooms on offer, we have selected some of our favourites for you to consider.

Council Chamber and Stone Hall

The ceremony would be held in the Council Chambers offers an intimate setting for up to 60 guests. Moving through to the majestic Stone Hall for your wedding breakfast and evening reception with up to an additional 100 guests. This package includes the use of the Court Room bar.

All Rooms

Your ceremony is held in the cathedral-like Stone Hall. You then join your guests for drinks and maybe canapes in the Court Room Bar and Council Chamber, followed by the wedding breakfast in the Connaught Hall and evening reception.

The Intimate Package

With Kearsney just a 10-minute drive away, you could have an intimate wedding Ceremony in the Billiards room with the picturesque views and the perfect opportunity for Photographs in the grounds of Kearsney Parks and Russell Gardens.

Newly married, you and your guests could then enjoy the wedding breakfast and evening reception at Maison Dieu, with the option of inviting up to 100 additional guests

Alternatively, if you are looking for the perfect setting for your wedding breakfast and evening reception, but choose to say "I do" somewhere else, we can offer a variety of options.

When you book with us, the following is included:

White table linen including napkins
Events Coordinator
Cake table, cake stand and knife
The use of a PA system for your speeches
Easel to display your table plan
Cloakroom service

Venue hire prices

We consider every detail, from the type of wedding and day of the week to the time of year and location, to craft a wedding that meets your budget and exceeds your expectations. It is always great to chat first so we can design the perfect package just for you.

Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov	Up to £2500
Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Dec	Up to £3000
Jul, Aug	Up to £3500
An additional charge of £1000 on bank holidays

The above prices are for venue hire only. Prices are subject to change until booking is confirmed.

Celebration of life

Reflecting and sharing memories of a passed loved one is a wonderful way to pay tribute to them, and a celebration of life is an opportunity to do so.

You can be assured that our team will provide a sensitive and professional service, organising the occasion to free you from any additional worries.

Conferences and meetings

With three conference and meeting rooms, the Maison Dieu has the flexibility to provide multiple rooms depending on your requirements.

Each space can be reconfigured to suit smaller or larger events, with projectors and stands, flipcharts, stationery and a lectern. They can be arranged in a variety of different styles to suit your needs.

Please contact us to find out more.

With three rooms to choose from, we offer the flexibility for break spaces. Each space can be reconfigured to suit smaller or larger events.

The Connaught Hall

Our largest space offers the versatility for large presentations and talks

Theatre Style	Up to 340, including 40 on the balcony seating
Cabaret	144
Round tables	180

Stone Hall

Perfect for trade shows or large presentations

Theatre Style	Up to 180
Cabaret	120
Round tables	150

The Council Chamber

Perfect for breakout meetings

Theatre Style	Up to 160
Cabaret	50
Round tables	60

The Court Room bar is also available for a breakout space.

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For more information on price, please contact a member of the team.

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Filming

With its period elegance and stunning stained glass, the Maison Dieu is the perfect place to film. From Photoshoots to period drama, take a look at the building for more inspiration.

Food and Drink

Food

We work closely with our Maison Dieu caterers to offer a variety of options to fulfil all your needs.

You have the flexibility to choose your food, prepared the way you want it, with the help of our specially selected providers, who are able to cater for all occasions and budgets.

Drink

There are two bars at the Maison Dieu, one in the Connaught Hall and the other in the historic Courtroom, adjacent to the Stone Hall and Council Chamber.