Open Day Programme: Knights Park campus, Saturday 4 July 2026
Discover the programme to your Open Day.
Open Day - Saturday 4 July 2026
We look forward to welcoming you to Kingston School of Art at Kingston University!
There is plenty for you to see and explore at the undergraduate Open Day. On this page, you will find information to help you plan your day. We recommend you allow 3 to 4 hours to experience everything on offer.
- When: Saturday 4 July 2026, 9.30am–2.30pm
- Where: Main reception, Knights Park campus
- Registration: Doors open from 9.30am. You can register throughout the day, providing it is in advance of your subject talk.
Top tip: We recommend you plan your day around your subject sessions. Take a look at the programme below to check the timetable and see what other activities you can do on the day.
Programme
Welcome talk
Find out about the Kingston experience through our lively welcome talk.
- When: 10am–10.15am, 10.20am–10.35am or 12.15pm–12.30pm
- Where: Main Lecture Theatre, Knights Park
Accommodation tours
Visit the halls of residence to see where you could live when you study at Kingston University.
- When: Every 15 minutes between 10am–2.30pm (last tour departs at 2pm)
- Duration: approx. 30 minutes
- Departs from: Library, Main Building, Knights Park campus
- Includes: Middle Mill halls of residence, Knights Park
You can also see an exhibition which offers all the information you need about our student accommodation, and there will be friendly staff on hand who will be happy to help out with any questions you have. You will find the exhibition on the Ground Floor of the Main Building at Knights Park campus.
Campus tours
Take a guided tour around campus to explore the facilities at Knights Park.
- When: Approximately every 15 minutes between 10am–2.30pm (last tour departs at 2pm)
- Duration: approx. 30–40 minutes
- Departs from: Library, Main Building, Knights Park campus
Student services exhibition
The student services exhibition is where you can pick up information about the University's main student services. This will include accommodation, admissions, careers and employability, disability and mental health, counselling and wellbeing, student funding and more.
You'll have the chance to speak to experienced staff at these stands and find out more about the University. It's a good idea to plan ahead and perhaps write down your questions in advance so you don't forget something important on the day.
- When: 9.30am–2.30pm
- Where: Ground Floor, Main Building, Knights Park campus
Subject sessions and drop-ins
Subject sessions are an opportunity for you to learn more about your preferred course. If there are questions you didn't get a chance to ask, or something you want to know more about, you can speak with academics one-to-one, at a time that suits you, in their subject talk rooms.
Some subject sessions are very popular and we always aim to give priority to our prospective students so you may not be able to take all your guests into the subject session with you. Guests are welcome to relax in our waiting area with complimentary tea and coffee or explore the campus.
If you're attending an afternoon subject session, please plan to explore the campus and accommodation before your session. There may not be enough time afterwards to fit in all the tours.
If you can't see your subject of interest in the list below, your course may be taught on a different campus.
Subject session times
Top tip: Check the time of your subject talk and plan the rest of your Open Day activities around that. If there is limited space, we will prioritise prospective students over accompanying guests; we appreciate your co-operation with this.
- 11am-12 noon or 12.45pm-1.45pm: Architecture BA (Hons) subject talk and tour
Outside of the subject talks, the academics can be found in the subject talk location, where you can drop in and speak with them one-to-one.
2027 Entry
- 12 noon-1pm: Creative Industries BA (Hons) subject talk and tour
2026 Entry
- 12 noon-1pm: Creative Industries: Art Direction BA (Hons) subject talk and tour
- 12 noon-1pm: Creative Industries: Design Marketing BA (Hons) subject talk and tour
- 12 noon-1pm: Creative Industries: Events and Experience Design BA (Hons) subject talk and tour
Outside of the subject talks, the academics can be found in the subject talk location, where you can drop in and speak with them one-to-one.
- 11am-12 noon or 1pm-2pm: Fashion BA (Hons) subject talk and tour
- 1pm-2pm: Fashion Promotion and Communication BA (Hons) subject talk and tour
Outside of the subject talks, the academics can be found in the subject talk location, where you can drop in and speak with them one-to-one.
- 12 noon-1pm: Filmmaking BA (Hons) subject talk and tour
- 11am-12 noon: Photography BA (Hons) subject talk and tour
Outside of the subject talks, the academics can be found in the subject talk location, where you can drop in and speak with them one-to-one.
- 11am-12 noon: Fine Art BA (Hons) subject talk and tour
- 11am-12 noon or 1pm-2pm: Illustration Animation BA (Hons) subject talk and tour
Outside of the subject talks, the academics can be found in the subject talk location, where you can drop in and speak with them one-to-one.
- 11am-12 noon: Game Creation BA (Hons) subject talk.
Outside of the subject talks, the academics can be found in the subject talk location, where you can drop in and speak with them one-to-one.
- 11am-12 noon: 3D Design Innovation BA (Hons) subject talk and tour
- 11am–12 noon or 1pm–2pm: Graphic Design BA (Hons) subject talk and tour
- 10am-11am or 12 noon-1pm: Interior Design BA (Hons) subject talk and tour
- 12 noon-1pm: Interaction Design BA (Hons) subject talk and tour
- 12 noon-1pm: Product and Furniture Design BA (Hons) subject talk and tour
Outside of the subject talks, the academics can be found in the subject talk location, where you can drop in and speak with them one-to-one.
Top tips
- Make sure you visit the right campus for your subject of interest.
- Plan your day around your subject talks and find out more about your course and speak to academics and current students.
- Explore the campus and the local area to get a feel for the University and its surroundings.
- Visit the Student Services Exhibition to see where you could live.
- Prepare the questions you'd like to ask us.
- Please note that all our campuses are cashless. Our shops, cafes and food outlets can only accept payment by card.
- Plan your journey in advance to save time on the day.
- Have fun!
Plan your journey to Kingston School of Art, Knights Park campus
This campus is located close to the town centre and public transport hubs.
Kingston University is within the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). For more information, please see the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames website.
Trains run regularly from London Waterloo to Surbiton station (midweek 10 trains per hour, journey times 15–32 minutes) and to Kingston station (midweek four trains per hour, journey times 28–33 minutes). Both Surbiton and Kingston are in Travelcard Zone 6. Visit the National Rail Enquiries website for timetables and further information.
From Surbiton station:
- Leave the railway station via the main exit
- Cross the mini-roundabout to Claremont Road
- Take the 71, 281, K2 or K3 bus towards Kingston
- Get off at the 'Kingston Crown Court / Kingston College' stop
- Cross Penrhyn Road on to Denmark Road
- Turn left at the mini-roundabout, over the blue bridge
- Turn right on to Grange Road, and the Kingston School of Art, Knights Park is then on the right
From Kingston station:
- Leave the railway station via the main exit
- Cross the road diagonally on to Clarence Street (with the Rotunda to your left)
- Keep to the left and walk past the fallen telephone boxes sculpture
- Cross straight over the one-way system past Fairfield bus station along Wheatfield Way
- Walk past Kingston Museum and at Kingston Library bear slightly left and walk down Fairfield West
- Cross straight over at the traffic lights on to Knights Park
- Kingston School of Art at Knights Park is on your left at the end of the road
The 71, 281, K2 and K3 buses run along nearby Penrhyn Road, and the Crown Court stop is a five-minute walk away from campus along Denmark Road. Visit the Transport for London (TfL) website for further information.
London buses no longer accept cash, but you can pay using an Oyster travelcard or with a contactless credit card. More information on fares and payments can be found on the TfL buses website.
We also run a free intersite bus service for students, staff and visitors. The KU2 links the campus with Surbiton train station, Penrhyn Road and Clayhill halls of residence (nearest stop to campus is Fairfield South, just a few minutes walk away). The KU1 bus to Kingston Hill and Surbiton stops along Penrhyn Road.
We strongly recommend visitors use the excellent public transport links instead of driving to the Open Day.
The University has no on-site parking facilities during our Open Days. Free car parking is only available on all sites for blue badge holders, on a first-come-first-served basis.
Alternative parking in Kingston Town Centre can be found on the Parkopedia website – which shows current availability and costs.
All car park users agree to the University car parking terms and conditions.
Cycle parking facilities and showers are available at this site.
A free University shuttle bus will run throughout the Open Day every 20 minutes. Look out for our friendly student ambassadors in the brightly-coloured tops who can help direct you.
The shuttle buses call at the following campuses and stops:
- Kingston Hill campus - Bus stop at the top of the steps that lead down to the Business School and Frank Lampl Building.
- Roehampton Vale campus - Bus stop, just outside the campus by the main road (A3). The bus returns to Kingston Hill, before continuing its circuit back into Kingston.
- Penrhyn Road campus - Closest bus stop to Knights Park campus. Bus stop outside the campus.
- Kingston town centre, on route to Penrhyn Road - Fairfield bus station (KT2 2PG). Stop B2 (near Kingston train station)
- Kingston town centre, on route to Kingston Hill - Cromwell Road bus station (KT2 6RD). Stop A2 (around the corner from Kingston train station)
The journey between Kingston Hill and Penrhyn Road takes about 20 minutes (dependent on traffic).
Kingston School of Art, Knights Park location
Kingston University
Grange Road
Kingston upon Thames
Surrey
KT1 2QJ
United Kingdom
51.405372177768, -0.30009899162195
Any questions?
Please give us a call on +44 (0)20 3510 0106 if you have any queries about the Open Day at Knights Park campus.
