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Arriving at Medway
Students living at Liberty Quays accommodation will find information below about what do to when you arrive in Medway, including how to find accommodation for friends and family who may be travelling with you.
For all accommodation enquiries please contact Kent Hospitality (our accommodation department), or Liberty Quays direct on +44 (0) 1634 853285 oryou can also contact them by email.
Refreshers' Fayre
A Refreshers’ Fayre will be held on Wednesday 1 February from 11pm until 2pm in the Pilkington Building. The Fayre will be attended by many different sports clubs and societies giving details of what activities they organise throughout the year. You can also check the UMSA website to keep up to date on everything that is happening, including evening activities.
Arriving
You will be notified of your arrival date and time.
Parking
Satellite navigation
The postcode for Liberty Quays is ME7 1FL.
Please note that as Liberty Quays is a new development, this postcode may not be on satellite navigation systems. The full address is: Liberty Quays, Blake Avenue Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1FL.
If you are arriving by car, you are able to park at Liberty Quays for unloading. Parking is controlled by a third party, so please note any stay is strictly limited to two hours and penalties may apply. We advise that you unload and then move your car to the Drill Hall Library car park, where free parking is offered to University of Kent visitors. parking for disabled drivers is available at Liberty Quays by prior arrangement.
Student parking on campus at all other times
Parking is severely restricted at the Medway campus at all other times. The University of Kent promotes itself as a Green University and encourages everyone to travel sustainably where possible.
Please visit our transport pages for more information about the local transport, including discounts available to students for buses and bicycles.
Exclusion zones
Students residing in Liberty Quays or within the exclusion zone are not entitled to park a car on campus. There are special arrangements for people who require a vehicle for accessible parking, medical reasons or have an exceptional circumstance. Further information.
Registered students, residing outside the exclusion zone can apply for a permit to park. Complete the application online at www.kent.ac.uk/estates/parking to apply for a permit. There is a charge for the permit.
Students resident in the following post code areas are unable to apply for a permit: ME1 1**, ME4 3**, ME4 4**, ME4 5**, ME4 6**, ME7 1**, ME7 2**, ME7 4** and ME7 5** (including residents of Liberty Quays).
Parking permit
Registered students, residing outside the exclusion zone can apply for a permit to park. Complete the application online to apply for a permit. There is a charge for the permit.
Disabled drivers
Accessible parking bays are available but you must display the appropriate University of Kent permit as well as your Blue Badge. You can apply online for your permit.
Hotel and guest house accommodation
We regret there is no on-campus accommodation for family and friends. If you require accommodation for family and friends you are advised to book hotel or guest house accommodation well in advance. Information on local guest houses and hotels close to the campus can be found using the links below:
Medway Tourist Information Office
W: www.visitmedway.org
Bed and breakfast, hotel and guest house accommodation directory
See the accommodation website for additional information about local hotels and guest houses.
Living off-campus
If you will not be living in Liberty Quays, you should arrive at the Medway campus in time to take part in the Welcome Week activities during the week before term starts. If you need further information or assistance with finding private sector accommodation, you can contact the University’s Accommodation Office (T: +44 (0)1227 766660 or E: accomm@kent.ac.uk).