Your first choice for conference or group accommodation in Canterbury
A variety of accommodation options and extensive facilities make us the perfect choice for groups and conference guests from the UK, mainland Europe and beyond.
So whether you're attending a conference or part of a visiting group we're here for you with a range of rooms available to suit your visit needs with everything from B&B, self-catered, single, double and accessible rooms available.
Our beautiful safe campus is the perfect location for school groups with many returning every year! We can ensure that your group are allocated their own exclusive area/s in order to meet all safeguarding needs.
Religious retreats are one of our specialities and we are only 25 minutes walk from Canterbury’s famous cathedral!
We have a range of sports facilities perfect for all sporting events and pre-event training. We are also within 15 minutes drive of St Lawrence Cricket Ground and the Polo Farm Sports Club.
Whether it’s an annual event or a one-off trip our dedicated Group coordinator will ensure your group is well looked after.
Our facilities provide school groups with a productive learning environment and safe and secure accommodation. We are within easy reach of many historical sites, making day trips off campus a breeze. The campus is sheltered and surrounded by parkland, where students can play sports and relax during recreational times.
With our award-winning Colyer Fergusson music building on site, we are the perfect location for music groups.
Planning a reunion event then look no further, we can arrange everything including setting up online bookings for your guests so that they can book individually.
Thank you so much for all your hard work in making our KDS event such a success. The feedback from the visiting clubs was fantastic, with many compliments to the University and its staff.
Learn more about our conference guest favourites. Don't forget to take a look around with our virtual tours!
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A favourite with groups, self-catered flats located in Park Wood.
Our self-contained 5 & 6-bed houses. All rooms are single-standard and are self-catered.
A favourite with groups, a large number of single standard self-catered rooms.
Double en-suite rooms, either available as bed and breakfast or room only.
Our stay at University of Kent was excellent thank you! We shall return next year!
Aldro school group - June 2023
Choose from a number of venues below, each tailored to your needs.
We are incredibly proud to say that we have won the Group Travel Award's 'Best University Accommodation for Groups' for 13 consecutive years (since 2008) as voted for by Group Travel Organiser readers.
Get in touch - our team are happy to help talk you through our accommodation options and what may be the best option for your group. With years of experience, we'll help you out in no time.