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The University of Kent

The University of Kent

www.kent.ac.uk/conferences

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Opening Dates

Easter and Summer

What makes this great accommodation for School groups?

We offer a choice of accommodation to suit your budget including Bed and Breakfast accommodation in standard and ensuite college rooms and self catering accomodation in five and six bedded houses at our Parkwood Holiday Village.

Property Description

Modern campus set in 300 acres of beaufifully landscaped grounds.
Overlooks the historic city of Canterbury and its famous Cathedral.
A wide variety of restaurants and bars.
Superb indoor and outdoor sports and leisure facilities
On site shops and banking.
1 hour from London 3 hours from Paris!

Disabled facilities:

Yes

Catering:

Various restaurants and Bars

Kitchen:

Fully equipped kitchens in self catering houses

Dining Room:

Self Service Cafeteria style dining room in main college.

Bedrooms:

Ensuite Singles
Standard Singles
Self Catered houses and flats

Linen:

B&B - Linen and Towels supplied
Self Catering - Linen supplied but guests should bring their own towels.

Bathrooms:

Yes - in colleges
Self catering houses have shower rooms

Sitting room:

Social spaces available on campus.


Meeting room:

Yes - for up to 450 people.

Projector etc:

Yes

Internet:

Yes

Heating:

Yes

Outdoor Facilities:

Extensive grounds and sports facilities.

Swimming Pool:

Not on site but public swimming pool is very close by.

Parking:

Free parking on site for cars and coaches

Activities available on and off site:

Local off site activities include Swimming pool, Bowling Alley, Ice Rink and Lazer Games Centre.


Accommodation

LOCATION type:
Campus set in 450 acres of grounds just 30 minutes walk from Canterbury City Centre
NUMBER OF BEDROOMS:
4000
SLEEPS UP TO:
4000
LEADERS ROOM(S):
Yes
DISABLED ACCESS:
Yes
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES:
yes
RISK ASSESSMENTS:
We are happy to complete any Risk Assesements sent prior to visit.
EDUCATIONAL AIDS:
Yes
PRICE RANGE:
From 15.85 per person per night

Contact

Address:
The Conference Office, Kent Hospitality
Tanglewood
Giles Lane
The University of Kent
Canterbury
Kent
CT2 7LX
Tel:
+44 (0)1227 828000
Fax:
+44 (0)1227 828019
Contact Name:
Rachel Walmesley
Contact Email:

LOCATION INFORMATION

Town:
Canterbury
Shop / supermarket:
On site
Resturant / Food outlet:
On Site
Bus stop:
On Site
Train Station:
Canterbury East and Canterbury West both within two miles
Airport:
Gatwick

TOURIST BOARD GRADING / AWARDS

Group Travel Awards Winner of Best University Accommodaiton for Groups 2008 and 2009.
3-4 star rating - Visit Britain.