Facilities and venue hire
Explore our versatile spaces and world-class facilities for hire. Whether you're looking for an art studio, lab or event space to carry out filming, researching or prototyping, we're sure to have the facilities to suit your needs.
Hire our spaces and facilities
Kingston University offers a range of world-class facilities and venues available for hire. From specialised labs and art studios to lecture theatres and unique event spaces, we provide flexible, well-equipped environments to support research, design, events and more.
Our Business Services and Space teams are on hand to assist with your bookings. Plus, you can benefit from expert support by our skilled technicians for a seamless experience when using our spaces.
Sports and recreational facilities at Tolworth Court are also available for hire through our sports booking team.
Specialist art and design studios
Our art and design facilities provide high-quality tools and a creative atmosphere to bring your projects to life. All hires are supported by expert technicians for hands-on assistance.
- 3D workshop: Dedicated spaces for stone, ceramics, metal work, plastics, plaster, welding and a casting foundry
- Digital media workshop: 128 iMac workstations for 2D and 3D design and large format scanners and printers
- Fashion workshops: Facilities for knitting and sewing
- HackSpace: 3D printing, electronic components, prototyping stations and hackable electronics
- Moving image workshop: Broadcast-quality studios with post-production facilities
- Photography workshop: Full support for digital, traditional developing and lighting
- Printmaking studio: Risograph and screen printing facilities, letterpress and bookbinding area
Cutting-edge labs and technical facilities
Our state-of-the-art labs serve businesses, researchers and innovators in fields such as engineering, healthcare, cybersecurity and biosciences.
- Engineering labs: Includes a full-sized wind tunnel, aero lab and rocket testing. Also satellite ground station, automotive engineering lab, specialist concrete, hydraulics, machine lab, materials and metrology lab, motorsports, soils, toxicology and structures labs
- Healthcare simulation suites: Immersive rooms and home environments for clinical skills
- Cyber security centre: Live-threat intelligence lab, recognised as a UK Centre of Excellence
- Centre for augmented and virtual reality: virtual reality headsets, eye-trackers and brain activity sensors
- Science labs: Includes specialised areas for biosciences, exercise physiology and forensic training
Business, social and other sciences
We have facilities for forensic scientists and psychologists, as well as for those in the fields of sports science, nutrition and finance.
- Psychology and behavioural laboratories with high-specification equipment and software
- Real-time Bloomberg Trading room: Company financials, market data, a communications platform, current news and research reports
- Nutrition kitchen
- Biomechanics and exercise physiology laboratories
- Scene-of-crime house: Gain experience using specialist equipment and precise techniques
Performance and event spaces
Whether you’re hosting a conference or filming, our event spaces offer flexible layouts and modern amenities.
- Town House: RIBA Stirling Prize-winning building featuring dance and drama studios, plus performance and event spaces
- Music studio facilities: Vintage instruments and recording equipment
- Lecture theatres
- Meeting rooms
- Event venues
- Exhibition spaces: Modern, versatile spaces perfect for conferences, performances or filming
Unique venues and historic spaces
Kingston University’s unique venues combine rich history with contemporary amenities, perfect for special gatherings or educational events.
- Dorich House Museum: The 1930s home of sculptor Dora Gordine, with spaces available for unique events
- Campus halls of residence: Available for group accommodations outside term time, suitable for residential conferences
Sports and recreational facilities
Well-equipped and conveniently located, our sports facilities at Tolworth Court are ideal for sports teams, fitness events and group activities.
Outdoor sports fields, courts and event spaces for hire are among the facilities we have available at the Tolworth Court Sports Ground.
You'll also find a café and bar on site.
We list the facilities and their hire costs below.
All prices exclusive of VAT unless otherwise stated.
| Grass pitches | Regular bookings | One off |
|---|---|---|
| Football/rugby match | £152 | £166 |
| Training on grass per hour (half pitch area with floodlights) | £80 | £95 |
| Training on grass per hour (half pitch area without floodlights) | £60 | £75 |
| Cricket match | £210 | £230 |
Extensions on match time – £30 per hour or part thereof.
Half pitch bookings are not to exceed 20 persons training within that area.
| Multi-sport hard court area (per hour) | Regular bookings | One off |
|---|---|---|
| Whole area (football/netball/tennis) with floodlights | £65 | £75 |
| Whole area (football/netball/tennis) without floodlights | £50 | £55 |
| Single netball court (with floodlights) | £45 | £50 |
| Single netball court (without floodlights) | £40 | £45 |
| Cricket wickets | Regular bookings | One off |
|---|---|---|
| Standard match – main square | £210 | £230 |
| Standard match – other square or artificial | £185 | £195 |
| Twenty20 match – artificial wicket | £107 | £116 |
Junior teams (excluding mini soccer pitches)
- U11 teams: 50% off prices
- U12 U16 teams: 40% off prices
Other services, facilities and resources
Services and Facilities
We offer a range of services and facilities for the local community and residents.
Check out all our services and facilities.
Research facilities and resources
From science, engineering and psychology to art, design and architecture and psychology, our resources cater to a variety of disciplines. Discover the full line-up of research facilities and resources.
Ready to make a booking?
We can help you book the perfect space or facilities for your needs. The team you contact to discuss your requirements and booking will depend on what you would like to book.
Below we round up whether to contact Business Services, Space at Kingston or our sports booking team. You'll also find the details you need to get in touch.
Business Services
Our Business Services team can help with bookings for the following:
- Art and design studios
- Labs and technical facilities
- Facilities for business and sciences
Phone: +44 (0)20 8417 7445
Email: businessservices@kingston.ac.uk
Space at Kingston
Get in touch with the Space at Kingston team to discuss bookings for:
- Performance and event spaces
- Dorich House Museum
- Halls of residence
Website: www.spaceatkingston.co.uk
Sports bookings
Want to make a booking at the Tolworth Court Sportsground? Use the following contact details:
Phone: +44 (0)20 8417 2413
Email: sport@kingston.ac.uk
Address:
Sports bookings
PR GH 0002
Grove House
Penrhyn Road campus
Kingston University
KT1 2EE
