Accommodation on Cranfield campus

A great place to live!

The Cranfield campus is based just outside the village of Cranfield, between the vibrant towns of Milton Keynes and Bedford. It’s a great base for you to explore the area.

The UK’s fastest growing city, Milton Keynes is just 10 km from the campus. It hosts impressive leisure facilities including a huge shopping centre, drinking and dining venues, a snow dome and ten-pin bowling, a theatre and the Milton Keynes Bowl concert venue.

The historic riverside town of Bedford is about 15 km from the campus. It has a variety of shopping facilities, a picturesque embankment, specialist markets, an art gallery, museums, and is home to the Bedford Blues rugby team.

What's more, at Cranfield you'll be only an hour by road or rail to London, Oxford and Cambridge.

Which housing option is best for me?

On the Cranfield campus you can choose from self-catering shared houses, houses for families; studio apartments for couples and three halls of residence.

Find out more by taking a look at our summary table, then click on your chosen option for detailed information.

You'll find many of your additional questions answered in the Frequently Asked Questions section; if not feel free to contact us for advice.

Apply early!

When you've received an offer from Cranfield, it’s a good idea to apply for your accommodation early as it is allocated on a first come, first serve basis.