Spring 2025
Information about the spring 2025 vacation accommodation will be available here in late February/March.
You can always check your accommodation contract dates and when you need to move out via your MyAccommodation Portal.
Information about the spring 2025 vacation accommodation will be available here in late February/March.
Do you need Accommodation over the Summer vacation period? All 2023/24 contracts finish on 15 June 2024, but if you wish to stay on campus for any part of the summer vacation period we have two room options available to book (minimum 21 night stay).
Self-catering accommodation in Turing College. All rooms are extra-large single en-suites with access to a shared kitchen. £35 per night. To book online for Turing College use the promotion code: TURINGSUMMER24
Self-catering accommodation in Darwin College. All rooms have access to shared shower, toilet and kitchen facilities. £23 per night. To book online for Darwin College promotion code: DARWINSUMMER24
Please note:
If you have any queries about your summer accommodation booking please contact stay@kent.ac.uk
If you're looking for some inspiration on what to do in Kent over the summer break try our What to do page or Visit Kent.
Please check back in November when information about winter vacation accommodation, including how to book and facilities, will be available here.
Campus Security: Security is available 24 hours a day throughout the Spring vacation and you can reach them via +44 (0)1227 723300. They are available to report urgent maintenance defects and for non-emergency problems (such as lockouts). However, please be aware Security Officers do not provide a 'housekeeping service' (i.e. toilet rolls, black sacks, light bulbs etc) and you should make sure you have enough of these items before the closure period.
Of course, in the event of an emergency that requires fire, police or ambulance you should call 999 before contacting Campus Security using the emergency line at +44 (0)1227 823333.
Maintenance Teams/Defect Reporting: Estates maintenance staff may also be carrying out essential maintenance at various times during the winter vacation. This may mean that there are short periods of interruption to the water and electricity supplies and also prolonged ringing of the fire alarms. Please check your University email for further notices which may affect you as if there is predicted to be any period of interruption in your area you will be emailed an advance notice by the Estates department.
If you have an emergency/urgent maintenance defect report this to Campus Security as above (although please note defect response times may differ from term time). For non-urgent defects, you should still report these via Home at Halls so that they can be attended to after the winter break.
College receptions: receptions will be closed for the duration of the Winter break. You can check reception opening times online.
Ordering from Amazon? We have three Amazon lockers on campus that you can order to and access day or night. They are located by Keynes College T block, Darwin Houses and Woody's in Park Wood.
Bin collections: There will be refuse collections over the holiday so please place rubbish/waste in the wheelie bins provided in your nearest bin store.
Laundry: If you live in Keynes Flats or Houses, the Keynes College launderette will be closed during the winter break so you will need to use another launderette on campus which will all be open.
Catering: Most outlets will be closed after the end of term but check the catering homepage for their vacation opening hours. The Park Wood and Plaza Co-Op will also be open at reduced hours during the break.
Please check this page for more information on other services available on campus during the spring break. This page will be updated near the time of vacation.
We are pleased to be able to offer you exam accommodation on the Canterbury campus this year.
Saturday 4 May to Saturday 15 June 2024
Bed and Flex accommodation is available in Keynes College. These rooms are single en-suites and include bed linen and towels.
Bed and flex: Students will be issued a £12 daily credit to spend on food and drink which can be used in 7 of the Kent-run catering outlets on the Canterbury campus. The £12 credit renews each day. Any unused balance from the previous day cannot be refunded or carried over to the next.
Rooms cost £50 per night or you can take advantage of a discounted rate of £45 per night when booking 3 consecutive nights. Please note the last bookable night is Friday 14 June 2024 and there is no maximum length of stay.
To book online use the promotional code: EXAMSTUDY24
Saturday 27 July to Saturday 10 August 2024
Self-catered accommodation is available in Keynes Flats. These rooms are single en-suites and include bed linen but not meals.
Rooms cost £35 per night. Please note the last bookable night is Friday 9 August 2024 and there is no maximum length of stay.
To book online use the promotional code: RESIT24
Have a guest coming to visit? University guest accommodation is ideal for when you have friends or family visiting who want to stay on our Canterbury campus for the duration of their visit.
You can check room availability and book online in advance with special discounts for repeat bookers or long stays.
Whether you're looking to store your belongings for one of the vacation periods or planning to get some extra cases shipped home before you arrive, there are lots of external services available that can help. Additionally, you can also authorise a friend to pack belongings on your behalf using the procedures below.
Some local companies offering storage facilities include:
National and international companies offering a range of packing, storage and shipping services:
Please note that the University does not accept any liability or responsibility for any of the services provided by these companies.
If you have already left and are unable to return to remove your personal possessions yourself from your accommodation, you can authorise another University of Kent student or a third-party company to pack and remove your belongings on your behalf.
To arrange this you would need to email the Accommodation Office with at least 3 working days notice. In the email you should include:
Whether you're leaving for a short period, vacation or at the end of the year, there are a few things you need to do before you go.
If you live in part-catered accommodation and are leaving for a vacation period, you will also need to return your keys or fob to reception. You can use your reception's drop box if you are leaving out of hours. (Becket Court and Keynes College residents leaving for spring vacation also need to follow the below steps).
In addition to the above, we also ask that when leaving at the end of the year (or moving out of Becket Court or Keynes College for the spring vacation) that you: