Penrhyn Road
Every student at Kingston University will visit the Penrhyn Road campus, whether for learning or social activities. Here’s everything you need to know about the campus and its facilities.

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Welcome to Penrhyn Road campus
Close to Kingston town centre, Penrhyn Road campus is a lively central hub which buzzes with student activity, day and night.
Kingston Students' Union is based here, as are the fitness and health centres. This means that students from all our campuses use this site from time to time.
We have invested significantly in the Penrhyn Road campus, which is now home to the landmark Town House building. Nearby, you'll find the 20 million John Galsworthy building as well as the Eadweard Muybridge and main buildings, which house lecture theatres and teaching spaces.
Currently, a major project is underway to revitalise the main building of Kingston University's Penrhyn Road campus, enhancing it for students, staff, and the wider community. The refurbishment spans approximately 4,000 square metres, aiming to create modern social, learning, and collaboration spaces.
In phase one, which was completed in June 2024, we developed a number of student facilities and spaces. These included creating larger student social and event spaces and a new kitchen for students who commute to campus every day. We also launched the first of our Future Skills studios as well as a new dedicated hospitality area for student events.
Phase two of the Penryhn Road campus project is now taking place and is due for completion by the middle of 2005. Our transformed campus will have collaboration spaces and a new careers hub to support students with their career development and employability. Two further Future Skills studios will provide dedicated teaching space for the University's new Future Skills modules.
The project will see accessibility and sustainability improvements. With enhanced outdoor areas achieved in phase one of the project and a redeveloped courtyard in phase two, this will mean more green spaces for students, staff and visitors to enjoy.
Penrhyn Road facilities
Town House
The University's landmark Town House opened in early 2020 and won the prestigious 2021 Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Stirling prize as Britain’s best new building. It was the first university building to receive this esteemed accolade. In addition, the building was also awarded the 2022 EU Prize for Contemporary Architecture - Mies van der Rohe Award.
Designed by Grafton Architects through a RIBA competition in 2013, the structure combines thoughtful design with functionality. It provides performance, learning, exhibition and community spaces. It also houses the library, which is open 24 hours a day during term time. Plus, there are flexible learning spaces, a covered courtyard, cafes, dance studios, roof-top gardens and attractive landscaping.
Accessibility information
This campus has level access from Penrhyn Road and lift access to the library and teaching areas. There are accessible parking spaces for Blue Badge holders near to the main building.
You can see detailed accessibility guides for all our sites on the AccessAble website. You can also view our inclusive facilities on our campus map.
Penrhyn Road campus map
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Where to find Penrhyn Road campus
Kingston University
Penrhyn Road
Kingston upon Thames
Surrey
KT1 2EE
United Kingdom
How to get here
Penrhyn Road is central to Kingston town centre and easily accessible by public transport.
Contact us
Need more information?
Contact us to find the right person to reach out to, or call our switchboard on +44 (0)20 8417 9000.
