Canterbury Christ Church University Clearing

Canterbury is a cosmopolitan university city with unique historic charm and a vibrant student community. The Medway Campus is close to the famous naval town of Chatham, and the beautiful city of Rochester, which inspired the works of Charles Dickens.

• Canterbury's historic, cobbled streets are full of cafés, bars and restaurants, together with clubs, three cinemas, two theatres and museums.
• There's plenty to do in Kent and Medway, from the Turner Contemporary and Dreamland in Margate, to cultural days out at historic castles and stately homes.
• The university has a diverse arts and culture programme. National and international artists exhibit at its Daphne Oram Gallery, while St Gregory's hosts music events.
• Annual festivals include Canterbury Pride, award-winning animation festival Anifest, and Kent's international arts event, the Canterbury Festival.
• Canterbury is home to Kent County Cricket Club, and has facilities for hockey, rugby, golf and football. The Medway Campus is close to the multisport Medway Park.

• The Students' Union is a driver of change, working with the university to enhance the academic and social experience.
• It has inclusive representation, to ensure a diverse student voice is heard, and provides a range of support and advice.
• The union is where you can express your interests, have fun, and meet others at more than 100 sports clubs and societies.

• Canterbury is pedestrian-friendly, with lots of park-and-ride locations.
• The city is ideal for cycling, with plenty of paths.
• Buses are reasonably priced and frequent, with student discounts.
• London is 55 miles and 1 hour away by train. The Eurostar to the Continent is easily accessible from Ashford International.
• Gatwick Airport is 1-hour drive. A ferry from nearby Dover to Calais takes around 1 hour 15 minutes.

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