The campus was originally a large Victorian country estate. The landscaped gardens have been added to over the decades as the University's needs have increased. The new buildings, of striking modern design with large areas of glass framed by steel and aluminium, complement the surrounding pleasant green spaces.

In addition to the many teaching rooms and computer labs, Kingston Hill is home to a fully equipped music studio, halls of residence, a bar, a café and a restaurant. With so many facilities on site the campus has a good community feel.

The University bus connects Kingston Hill with the other campuses, main halls residence, town centre and railway stations. Kingston Hill is a base for the Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences (apart for the School of Radiography), Kingston Business School, Law School, School of Education and School of Music.