This is how the DCA operates

The Downswood community centre has been exclusively and successfully managed by volunteers from the Downswood Community Association, (Registered Charity No: 298218), since the opening in 1990.

We receive no regular funding, grants or donations and the centre runs on hiring fees and fundraising, which is why we need you to please support our fundraising events. The centre is available to hire to any persons or group, (subject to availability and hiring conditions). Just give the centre Booking Secretary a ring: 0771 563 2684. Vanessa will be happy to help you with any enquiries. Volunteers from the Downswood Community Association organise and run fundraising events to raise funds for the upkeep of the centre and are always looking for people to help us. If you feel you could spare some time helping us in any way Please ring the DCA Honorary Secretary: 0795 831 5073. We want you to enjoy your time at the Downswood community centre, if you have any ideas, suggestions or complaints, please also contact the DCA Honorary Secretary.

The Downswood Community Centre

Chiltern Close, Downswood,

Maidstone ME15 8XG

Settled in a semi rural area just 4 miles from Maidstone town centre is the Downswood Community Centre which is the hub for many local groups and organisations who meet every week day with availability at weekends for private hirings.

The centre has been exclusively and successfully managed by volunteers from the Downswood Community Association since the opening in 1990.

Our centre is one of the very best in the area and we can currently offer a welcoming entrance and foyer with cloakroom facilities, toilets with baby changing facilities and access to our large hall and smaller half carpeted lounge.

The large hall, which is approximately 15.5m x 10x5m, also has a stage area for theatrical performances or award ceremonies including a state of the arts PA system. The hall can accommodate 200 closely seated people.

The comfortable lounge is approximately 12m x 5.5m, is ideal for smaller groups, parties or meetings and can accommodate up to 100 closely seated people. There is ample furniture available for both the hall and lounge including nursery chairs, tables and high chairs.

Accessed from the hall and lounge is a fully equipped kitchen both with serving hatches.

The Downswood Community Centre is disabled friendly, has free WI-FI and ample off road car parking. The centre grounds are extensively landscaped, has a wildlife area along with a large grassed area and is completely secure, partially hidden by high hedging and fencing. We can also offer children’s play equipment, a Bar B Q area, a wooden decked patio area with picnic benches and a large pergola.

There is CCTV equipment throughout the centre for security.

We have special deals available for Children’s parties (up to 12 years old) & all hirings are subject to a special deposit.

Please take a look at our up to date photograph’s and contact the booking secretary for enquiries or more information: 0771 563 2684

New Bench

'Morrisons Foundation' very kindly stepped up & we now have a lovely new bench outside
the Downswood Community Centre.Thanks to Chris & Di. for their help in the positioning.