Top Reasons to Attend University in Canterbury

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• Canterbury Christ Church University
• University of Kent
• University for the Creative Arts

Getting Around

• Canterbury is pedestrian-friendly. Traffic is encouraged to stay out of the centre during the day and there is a cost-effective park-and-ride service.
• The city is ideal for cycling, with plenty of paths.
• Buses are reasonably priced and frequent, and they also provide services to Whitstable and Herne Bay.
• London is 55 miles and 1 hour away by train. The Eurostar to the Continent is easily accessible from Ashford International, with a train service from Canterbury West. Gatwick Airport is a 1-hour drive. A ferry from Dover to Calais takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.

Attractions for Students

Sport

• Canterbury RFC won the Kent Cup in 2005 and is based at Merton Lane.
• Kent County Cricket Club plays on the St Lawrence ground.
• Walking and cycling are very popular, with many trails along the East Kent coastline. The Tour de France 2007 ended its first leg in Canterbury!
• Badminton, tennis and squash are just some of the many sports played in the city. Water sports are available at Whitstable.

Culture and Nightlife

• The narrow streets are full of cafés and bars with a good selection for dining out. There are a number of clubs in the city, however, not all musical tastes are catered for.
• Canterbury museums range from a recreation of medieval England in the Canterbury Tales, to the Canterbury Heritage Museum located in the medieval Poor Priests' Hospital, and the underground Roman Museum at Longmarket.
• The Dane John Gardens, a Green Heritage Site, is the venue for concerts during summer and early autumn, with music from brass bands to rock.
• There are two main theatres: the Gulbenkian at the University of Kent, including Cinema 3, and the Marlowe Theatre housed in a brand new building.
• There are the usual walking tours and river punts as an alternative way to see the city.

• Shopping Canterbury has a good range of high street shops and three department stores. Whitefriars Shopping Centre is a multi-million-pound development.
• Apart from big-brand names, Canterbury is also home to a range of independent retailers especially along the King's Mile, St Dunstan's, West Gate and Northgate areas. There is a farmers' market six days a week.

Proximity to the city centre

• University of Kent – campus a short bus ride from the city centre.
• Canterbury Christ Church University – main campus in the city centre.

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