Did you know that many aspects of the College are open to the public? From our fantastic restaurants and professional salons to our Miskin theatre and radio station, you can support the progression of our students whilst having a great experience.
Areas open to the public include:
Our Restaurants
Both The View at our Tonbridge campus and The Gallery at our Gravesend campus are open to the public on select days in term time.
The View includes both a bistro and a restaurant, open Tuesday to Friday. The bistro is open from 10:30 for a selection of barista coffees, impressive tea selection and a range of other beverages. The comfortable setting and friendly service provide a great atmosphere to enjoy homemade cakes and savouries.
The View Restaurant offers a classic lunch service, from 12pm -2:00pm with a freshly prepared seasonal menu, dishes of the day and comprehensive drink list served at your table. A dinner service also available on Thursdays.
The Gallery provides a range of different experiences for the public to try. This includes an afternoon tea every Tuesday, 2 and 3 course lunches on Wednesdays and Thursdays and speciality themed meals when advertised. The extensive menu, lovingly prepared food and professional service will keep you coming back to The Gallery Restaurant.
Our Salons and Spa Treatments
Our Lee Stafford Academy hairdressing students at Dartford and Gravesend offer a comprehensive range of hairdressing and barbering treatments and services, to the public. The students work under supervision to ensure you have a relaxing experience and beautiful new hair. You will pay less than high street prices, whilst providing the students with valuable experience. The academies are open most weekdays and select evenings. For a list of our services, treatments, and prices, please call the Dartford or Gravesend Salon on 01732 372811.
Tonbridge Hair and Beauty Salons are also open to the public Monday to Friday with limited appointment availability depending on the key focus for each term. To find out more about the services they provide and they availability, call our welcoming Tonbridge salon reception on 01732 372811, which is open Monday to Wednesday.
Miskin Theatre
The highly acclaimed Miskin Theatre, situated at our Dartford and Tonbridge campuses, which offers exciting contemporary performances by trainee actors, dancers, and musicians. Each performance is worked on by the young actors, musicians, dancers, and technicians, who gain their experience through working as they would within the industry. Miskin theatre provides a range of different entertaining performances from comedy to dance, there will be something of interest to you. Productions vary throughout the year; you can find out about the upcoming performances on the Miskin < Miskin Theatre – Discover undiscovered talent website
Miskin Radio
Miskin Radio is a local radio station for North Kent, covering Dartford and Gravesham and is based at our Dartford campus All presenters and production staff are either students, or volunteers from the local community - bringing a unique diversity of radio shows to the region. To find out more or listen live click here - Miskin Radio - Miskin Media
Bright Beginnings Day Nursery and Pre-school
Bright Beginnings Nurseries provides top quality, professional and affordable childcare, in our purpose-built and designed facilities with first-class resources and highly qualified staff. The nurseries are situated on both our Dartford and Gravesend Campuses. They offer year-round provision and a flexible schedule to meet you and your child’s needs.
Hire our Facilities
North Kent College is home to state-of-the-art commercial standard accommodation designed to teach students in real work-life environments. These facilities are also available to hire by groups, schools, businesses, and individuals offering fabulous modern spaces for a variety of activities. Spaces are available at all 3 of our campuses but the facilities available to hire do vary. For all facilities hire enquiries please call 01322 629400.
To check out any of these opportunities or find out more about what we have open to the public click here - Current Facilities on Offer at North Kent College