Opening Hours

Kent Sport facilities are open to all members throughout the year during University term and vacation periods.

To access the sport and fitness facilities, please ensure you bring your Kent One Card (students and staff) or Kent Sport membership card (public) to each session. You will need your card to check in at reception and to gain entry through the turnstiles.

Term time
Vacation periods

Sports halls closure during exams

The Sports Halls will be closed between Wednesday 3 December and Sunday 14 December to facilitate student examinations.

The halls will re-open for sport from Monday 15 December.

The Fitness Suite, Pavilion and outdoor facilities will remain open as usual.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Christmas reduced hours

During the week before the Christmas closure, Kent Sport will be operating on slightly reduced opening hours. See the below list for more information:

Day / date Sports Centre The Pavilion
Monday 15 December 7am to 7pm 9am to 8pm
Tuesday 16 December 7am to 7pm 9am to 9pm
Wednesday 17 December 7am to 7pm 9am to 9pm
Thursday 18 December 7am to 7pm 9am to 9pm
Friday 19 December 7am to 7pm 9am to 8pm
Saturday 20 December 9am to 4pm 9am to 4pm
Sunday 21 December 10am to 5pm 12pm to 7pm
Friday 2 January 7am to 7pm 9am to 8pm

2025-26 term time opening hours

  • Welcome Week: Saturday 27 September to Sunday 5 October
  • Winter term (Term One): Monday 6 October to Friday 12 December
  • Spring term (Term Two): Monday 12 January to Friday 20 March
  • Summer term (Term Three): Monday 13 April to Friday 19 June

Bank holidays

All Kent Sport facilities will be open on reduced hours on bank holidays which fall within University term dates.

  • Early May bank holiday: Monday 4 May
  • May bank holiday: Monday 25 May

Sports Centre indoor sports facilities

The Sports Centre indoor facilities include the multi-use sports halls and boxing area above hall two. 

Day Term time opening times
Monday to Friday 7am to 10pm
Saturday 9am to 5pm
Sunday 10am to 5pm

The Gym at the Sports Centre

Please note: Last entry to the gym is 30 minutes before the gym closure times as stated below.  

Day Term time opening times
Monday to Friday 7am to 9.45pm
Saturday 9am to 4.45pm
Sunday 10am to 4.45pm

The Pavilion sports facilities

The Pavilion sports facilities include the 3GX, 3G, and Astro pitches as well as the indoor tennis tennis courts. 

Day Term time opening hours
Monday 9am to 10pm
Tuesday 9am to 10pm
Wednesday 9am to 10pm
Thursday 9am to 10pm
Friday 9am to 10pm
Saturday 9am to 5pm
Sunday 10am to 7pm

2025-26 vacation opening hours

  • Winter vacation: Saturday 13 December to Sunday 11 January
  • Spring Vacation: Saturday 21 March to Sunday 12 April
  • Summer vacation: Saturday 20 June to Friday 25 September

Bank holiday and Christmas closures

All Kent Sport facilities will be closed on holidays which fall within University vacation periods.

  • Christmas break: Closed from Monday 22 December to Thursday 1 January (facilities reopen on Friday 2 January)
  • Easter bank holidays: Friday 3 April and Monday 6 April
  • August bank holiday: Monday 31 August

Sports Centre indoor sports facilities

The Sports Centre indoor facilities include the multi-use sports halls and boxing area above hall two.   

Day Vacation opening times
Monday to Friday 7am to 9pm
Saturday 9am to 5pm
Sunday 10am to 5pm

The Gym at the Sports Centre

Please note: Last entry to the gym is 30 minutes before the gym closure times as stated below.  

Day Vacation opening times
Monday to Friday 7am to 8.45pm
Saturday 9am to 4.45pm
Sunday 10am to 4.45pm

The Pavilion outdoor sports facilities

The Pavilion sports facilities include the 3GX, 3G, and Astro pitches as well as the indoor tennis tennis courts.  

Day Vacation opening times
Monday 9am to 9pm
Tuesday 9am to 9pm
Wednesday 9am to 9pm
Thursday 9am to 9pm
Friday 9am to 9pm
Saturday 9am to 5pm
Sunday 10am to 7pm
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