Why Book Student Accommodation in Canterbury?
Canterbury is one of the most famous student destinations in Kent. The city’s main attractions include Westgate Towers, Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury Roman Museum, St Augustine's Abbey’s ruins, and Marlowe Theatre. These attractions can be great weekend destinations for international students interested in arts and history. They should be on every student’s list of Canterbury things to do.
The city is about 60 miles away from London, thus an hour and a half by car and around 50 minutes using the underground; so, having your student accommodation in Canterbury will be quite the choice.
Universities in Canterbury
- University of Kent
- Canterbury Christ Church University
- Girne American University Canterbury
- University for the Creative Arts
- Chaucer College
Transportation In Canterbury
To get the most out of the weekend, you travel by High-Speed trains from Canterbury to London St Pancras International in 56 minutes. Across the city itself, Canterbury has two railway stations: Canterbury West and Canterbury East. Stagecoach in East Kent bus company runs local routes in the city and provides long-distance services. The company runs “Unibus” services from the city centre to the University of Kent, which makes it easier for students to travel to the university from the heart of the city centre.
Canterbury Weather
Temperature
Altogether, Canterbury’s climate is warm and temperate with an average temperature of 10.2 °C, but from an equatorial perspective, Canterbury is definitely cold. February is the driest month in Canterbury, while November is the opposite, with heavy rain throughout the month. July is the warmest month of the year, with an average temperature of 17.1 °C. Make sure when booking your travelling tickets and student accommodation in Canterbury to ask for available heating systems.
What to Pack
You won’t be needing any drastic change in your wardrobe if you are used to cold weather. However, if you come from a country near the equator, you probably need to pack some heavy clothes like jackets, rain boots, scarves, and thermals. Moreover, you must invest in heat preserving shoes.
What are Some Must-Visit Places in Canterbury?
1. Historical Places:
1. Canterbury Cathedral
It’s the mother church of the worldwide Anglican Communion (3rd largest Christian communion after the Catholic Church and Eastern Orthodox Church). Canterbury Cathedral reflects the city’s culture throughout different centuries and different ruling realms.
2. Cathedral Precincts
It has a very interesting roofed staircase leading up to King's School Hall, one of the world’s oldest schools. Founded in 600 AD, King's School Hall has spawned many infamous alumni like William Somerset Maugham and Christopher Marlowe.
3. St Augustine's Abbey
An abbey is a monastery place where religious activities are practised under an abbot (male) governance or abbess (female). St Augustine's Abbey is one of the most famous English heritage sites in Canterbury, but unfortunately, it now sits in ruins right outside the city borders.
4. Canterbury Castle
After centuries of being a royal castle for William the Conqueror, the castle became a prison, was abandoned for a while and it’s now closed till 2021.
5. Canterbury Roman Museum
A glimpse of Britain's Roman past can be found in this place where you can see a 2000-year old mosaic, a horde of silver and an interactive timeline that tracks the journey back in time from the original Roman settlement to the present-day Canterbury.
6. Westgate Towers Museum & Viewpoint
It was constructed in 1380 to be a defence line for the city’s key access points. The museum inside is now the main attraction as it showcases the site’s history during different times.
7. Marlowe Theatre
Exhibiting numerous masterpieces, including some of Van Dyck’s works, this is a must-visit for students. The theatre also offers children's educational programs and workshops.
Famous Areas For Student Accommodation in Canterbury
Parham Rd, Military Road.
Other Student Accommodation In UK
Besides having facilities for student accommodation in Canterbury, Casita offers student accommodation in these UK cities:
London, Birmingham, Glasgow, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Manchester, Aberystwyth, Aberdeen, Belfast, Bradford, Bath, Brighton, Bedford, Bournemouth, Bristol, Cambridge, Carlisle, Colchester, Cheltenham, Coventry, Cardiff, Chester, Derby.
