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Welcome to Coventry Arena

Situated just 20 minutes from Gisborne, Coventry Arena is a stunning rural venue surrounded by farmland and natural beauty. The grounds offer a private peaceful spacious setting creating an inviting atmosphere for gatherings of all sizes.

With flexible facilities and a capacity of up to 500 people or 250 seated with a large on site carpark, Coventry Arena is ideal for both intimate occasions and large scale events.

We provide event furniture and decor including interior and exterior feature lighting, a PA system, and a bar complete with a walk in chiller making for easy set up and pack down.

A unique blend of space, comfort and countryside charm makes Coventry Arena a stand out choice for weddings, corporate functions, team building days, conferences and everything in between.

Contact us today to start planning your next event.

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Services

A modern barn with large wheels, string lights overhead, a small porch area with chairs, and a lush green lawn with a gravel pathway in the foreground, set against hilly landscape at dusk.

Venue

  • 340m2 indoor venue with capacity for 250 formally seated guests

  • Large outdoor space with a covered pavillion

  • Large onsite grass carpark

  • Double circuit 8 plug power for band set up

  • Interior and exterior feature lighting

  • 1:30am noise shut down

  • Five day venue use for wedding set up and pack down

  • Rubbish collection services

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Furniture and Decor

Outdoor gathering at a rustic venue with string lights, people socializing and enjoying drinks, set against a backdrop of hills and trees.

  • 12 × 8 foot trestle tables

  • 60 x white celebration chairs

  • 6 x wine barrels

  • Large portable speaker

  • 2 x wireless microphones

  • 1 x party light

  • Fairy lights, festoon lights, spotlights and pendant lights

  • 4m long bar

  • Walk in chiller

  • Seperate catering space / basic kitchen facilities

Events

  • Weddings

  • Birthdays

  • Corporate Events

  • Conferences

  • Fundraisers

  • Christmas Parties

  • Prize givings

Client Reviews

“Our wedding took place right after a cyclone, so having a spacious, completely dry venue was an incredible relief. It meant we didn’t have to stress about the wet weather at all. The space was warm and comfortable even in April - we didn’t end up needing to use our heating, and the venue looked absolutely incredible at night.”

— Jess