University of Kent
Member since 27th Sept 2024
Location
Our Canterbury campus is well connected with buses and National Express stopping hourly throughout the day on campus. We’re also only a short walk away from two train stations and a bus station, meaning you can be in London in under an hour. The campus is a short drive from the Channel Tunnel helping you to travel into Europe.
Experienced Team
Our Conference and Events team has over 30 years’ experience delivering exceptional conferences, events, and group accommodation for our clients.
Event Spaces
Whatever type of event you are looking to organise from a conference, awards dinner, exhibition, seminar or workshop, we can cater to your event needs. Our campus has over 150 conference rooms and event spaces ranging from an impressive 500-seat lecture theatre, an indoor Events Arena with a capacity for 4,000, to performance spaces, and smaller break and meeting rooms.
Catering
We have a wide range of catering outlets and can provide tailored catering services to fit your event needs. Whether it’s a buffet lunch for conference guests, afternoon tea for a meeting, or an impressive banqueting menu for an awards dinner, we can cater for all events and requirements.
Extensive Facilities
Superb on-site catering, sports and leisure facilities, including a gym, an Indoor Tennis and Events arena, a theatre and a cinema.
Accommodation
We have over 4,000 bedrooms available including en-suite single and double room options. All of our B&B campus accommodation has been rated 4* - 5* by VisitEngland. We also have self-catering accommodation available. We love to share our beautiful campus with guests and welcome hundreds of holidaymakers and business travellers every year during the Spring and Summer months.
If you are interested in the venues we have to offer at the University of Kent, head to our website to find out more.
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FAQs answered by University of Kent
- How many venues do you have?
- Our campus has over 150 conference rooms and event spaces ranging from impressive 500 seat lecture halls and performance spaces to smaller break out or meeting rooms.
- Can you stay at the University of Kent?
- We have comfortable, 4* Visit England campus graded B&B accommodation on our Canterbury campus available all-year-round. All rooms are equipped with bed linen, towels, tea/coffee making facilities along with a en-suite. Guests enjoy a delicious breakfast served nearby in the Gulbenkian Café.
- What are your rates?
- Our conference delegate rates start at £42 per person (including VAT). We offer standard, premium and green day delegate rates so we can cater to your event needs.
- Do you offer bespoke dining/catering?
- We offer a wide range of catering options here at the University of Kent. Whether you are looking for coffee and pastries for a meeting, a hot or cold buffet for a conference or private dining for an event, we can work with you to find the perfect option.
- Do you have free parking on site?
- There’s free parking for conference and event guests on our campus, along with coach and accessible parking. Discuss your parking requirements with our team when sorting out the details for your event.