Please note that bookings close on Thursday 11 July 2025
The University of Kent's Degree Congregations and Awards Ceremonies take place in Canterbury Cathedral Monday 21st July to Friday 25th July 2025.
A selection of Bed and breakfast and self-catering accommodation is available on our beautiful Canterbury Campus from Sunday 20th July until Saturday 26th July 2025 inclusive.
We have various room types available:
- Keynes College single and double en-suite rooms with breakfast included £58 / £85 per room per night. Bed linen and towels are provided.
- Park Wood accommodation from £32 per person per night in our 5 or 6 bedroom self-catered houses (£160/ £192 respectively). These are a great option for groups as the house is self-contained with a shared bathroom / kitchen. All rooms have single beds and bed linen is provided. Guests to supply their own towels. Please note that the full payment will need to be made by the person making the booking.
There is free on-site parking for the duration of your stay.
Please note, if a room does not appear on the nights you require this means we are fully booked on those dates. Please return to the original page and select an alternative room type.
Arrival/Departure
Check in is from 3pm and check out is by 11am. - Keynes College guests to check in at Keynes College Reception.
- Park Wood guests to check in at Park Wood Administration Reception
Please note that we are unable to offer an earlier check-in time. If you require a check out time beyond 11am, please book an extra night. Whilst we appreciate you may have an afternoon ceremony these check-in and check-out times are set to allow our Housekeeping Teams enough time to prepare the rooms for the next graduation guests.
Reception opening hours and addresses are available online.
If you arrive after reception opening hours, please contact Campus Security using the phone/call point located outside your reception (or call direct on 01227 823300) to let them know you have arrived to collect your key and they will come to reception and give you access to your room. Once you have collected your key there is no curfew in place and your fob will allow you to access your accommodation 24 hours a day.
Breakfast
Guests staying in Keynes College are entitled to breakfast which will be served in Dolche Vita restaurant, Keynes College between 7:45am - 10am.
Park Wood Houses are self-catering only and do not include breakfast. Self-catering equipment is provided in the kitchens.
Terms and Conditions
Written cancellations received 48 hours prior to the arrival date will be entitled to a full refund, please email the team here. Cancellations received within 48 hours prior to arrival will be subject to a 100% cancellation fee but substitutions will be possible.
Any charges arising from additional cleaning (beyond what would normally be expected) required during occupation, or when the property is vacated, or any damages arising from the groups occupation of the property, will be the responsibility of the person who makes the booking and any such charges will be billed to them.
Please note, payment must be made online at the time of booking.
For queries about the booking process or payments please contact the team here.