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Visiting Kent 2010/11Canterbury campus, Canterbury, Kent
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How to reach the Canterbury campus 3
Finding your way around the campus 4
Catering 6
Overnight accommodation 7
Useful contacts 7
Situated at the heart of Europe, with campuses inCanterbury, Medway, Tonbridge, Brussels andParis, studying at Kent will help you develop aninternational outlook on the world and open up arange of opportunities for future work and study.
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On arrivalCar parkingPlease park in the visitors’ car park on Giles Lane or,if full, the overspill car park on Park Wood Road.Disabled visitors may use car parks near to your visitlocation. Please display the enclosed parkingpermit clearly in your windscreen when drivingonto campus. Vehicles displaying the parking permitwill be exempt from pay and display.
Parking on campus is limited so we advise visitorsto travel by public transport wherever possible.
By car to CanterburyGo to www.theAA.com for road information.
From London, the North and East Anglia (via M25clockwise): Leave M25 at junction 2 signposted A2Canterbury, continue on A2/M2, leave M2 at junction7 signposted A2 Canterbury. Follow signs toCanterbury.From the West and South-West (via M25anticlockwise): At M25 junction 5 continue ahead onM26(M20) signposted Maidstone, leave M20 atjunction 7 signposted A249 Canterbury, join M2 atjunction 5 for Canterbury, leave M2 at junction 7signposted A2 Canterbury. Follow signs toCanterbury.From the South-East:Maidstone and Tonbridge: M20, A249, M2, A2Ashford: A28Folkestone: M20, A28Dover: A2
By car from Canterbury to the campusFrom A2 eastbound/London: Rheims Way, LondonRoad, Whitstable Road, University RoadFrom A2 westbound/A28: Wincheap, Rheims Way,London Road, Whitstable Road, University Road
Satellite Navigation: The University Road postcodeis CT2 7NP – on arrival, follow signs to the visitors’car park on Giles Lane.
By busGo to www.nationalexpress.com for coachinformation.
Regular services run from London Victoria coachstation to Canterbury bus station.
From Canterbury bus station to the campusThere is a regular bus service to the University fromCanterbury bus station. Return tickets can bebought on board the bus. The UNIBUS or theCanterbury Triangle buses (4, 4A and 4B) run at 15minute intervals and all stop at the University. Alightat the bus turning circle adjacent to Keynes College.
Returning to Canterbury bus stationThe UNIBUS or the Canterbury Triangle buses (6, 6Aand 4B) return from the bus turning circle adjacentto Keynes College to Canterbury bus station and runat 15 minute intervals.
By railGo to www.nationalrail.co.uk for rail information.
Regular services run to Canterbury East andCanterbury West train stations from London Victoria,London Charing Cross, Waterloo East and LondonBridge and take approximately 90 minutes. Trainsfrom Ebbsfleet International take approximately 70minutes to Canterbury East and 40 minutes toCanterbury West. Trains from London St Pancrasdirect to Canterbury West take 55 minutes.
From Canterbury East train station to the campusTurn right straight outside the station (do not crossthe bridge opposite the station) and follow the roadto the bus stop.
From Canterbury West train station to the campusTurn right out of the station entrance and walk alongStation Road West. Turn left into St Dunstan’s Streetand cross to the bus stop on the opposite side ofthe road.
You can catch either the UNIBUS or the CanterburyTriangle (4, 4A and 4B) from both stops. Alight at thebus turning circle adjacent to Keynes College.
Returning to Canterbury East and Canterbury Westtrain stationsThe UNIBUS or the Canterbury Triangle buses (6, 6Aand 6B) return from the bus turning circle adjacent toKeynes College to Canterbury bus station and run at15 minute intervals. There are request stops for bothtrain stations.
How to reach the Canterbury campuswww.kent.ac.uk/maps/
How to reach the Canterbury campuswww.kent.ac.uk
By airGo to www.baa.co.uk for flight information.
From London (Heathrow)Take the underground to London Victoria railwaystation, then the mainline train from Victoria toCanterbury East station.
From London (Gatwick)Take the Gatwick Express to London Victoria railwaystation, then the mainline train from Victoria toCanterbury East station.
Via the Channel TunnelGo to www.eurostar.com for Eurostar information.
From FranceTake the Eurostar to Ashford International, then themainline train from Ashford to Canterbury Weststation.
From BelgiumTake the Eurostar to Ebbsfleet International, then thetrain from Ebbsfleet to Canterbury East orCanterbury West station.
Disability access to venues for visitorsAccess is possible, but restricted in somelocations. If you or a member of your party hasany special requirements for the day pleasecontact our Visit Days team on 01227 824353 oremail [email protected]
It is regretted that the University is unable tocontribute towards your expenses in visiting.
A1 Sports Pavilion
D3 Cornwallis North-West Building• School of European Culture and Languages• Cornwallis North-West Seminar Rooms
D6 Woolf College• Woolf Lecture Theatre• Woolf Seminar Rooms• Postgraduate self catering accommodation
E1 Cornwallis North-East Building• School of Social Policy, Sociologyand Social Research
• Cornwallis North-East Room 08
E2 School of Mathematics, Statistics andActuarial Science
• Mathematics Lecture Theatre• McVittie Library
E3 Cornwallis South-East Octagon• Cornwallis Lecture Theatre 2
E4 Darwin Houses• Self catering accommodation
E5 Darwin College• Darwin Lecture Theatre 1• Darwin Lecture Theatre 2• Self catering accommodation• Origins Bar and Bistro
G4 Park Wood• Self catering accommodation• Woody’s Bar• Park Wood Essentials
H1 Kent Business School• KBS Lecture Theatre• KBS Symposium Room• KBS Seminar Rooms• KBS Café
H2 Kent Research and Development Centre
H3 Jennison Building• School of Engineering and Digital Arts• Jennison Lecture Theatre
H4 Ingram Building• School of Physical Sciences• Physical Sciences Lecture Theatre
H5 Sports Centre• Sports Café
H7 Biosciences Laboratory• School of Biosciences (Stacey Building)• Biosciences Lecture Theatre 1• Biosciences Lecture Theatre 2
J3 Cornwallis South andSouth-West Buildings• School of Computing
Finding your wayaround the campus
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Finding your way around the campuswww.kent.ac.uk
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P5 Eliot College• Eliot College Hall• Eliot Lecture Theatre 2• College accommodation• Mungo’s Bar and Bistro
P6 Careers Advisory Service
J6 Grimond Building• Grimond Lecture Theatres 1-3• Grimond Seminar Rooms• The Aphra Theatre• The Lumley Theatre
J9 Drama Studio
J10 Gulbenkian• Gulbenkian Cinema• Gulbenkian Theatre• Café Bar
J11 Templeman Library• The Library Café• IT Reception
J12 Senate Building
J13 Marlowe Building• School of Anthropology andConservation
• School of Architecture• Marlowe Lecture Theatre 1• Marlowe Lecture Theatre 2• Marlowe Crit Room• Marlowe DICE Room• Create Café
J14 Students’ Union area• Essentials (Students’ Union shop)• Extras• Student Activities Centre• The Venue/The Attic
J15 Eliot College Extension• Kent Law School
J16 Jarman Building• School of Arts
K1 Registry
K3 Rutherford College Extension• School of English
K4 Rutherford College• Rutherford Lecture Theatre 1• Rutherford Lecture Theatre 2• College accommodation• Rutherford Dining Hall/Bag-it
K5 Tyler Court• Self catering accommodation
N1 Medical Centre and Pharmacy
N6 Keynes College• Keynes Lecture Theatres 1-6• Keynes Seminar Rooms• Disability and Dyslexia Support Service• Centre for English and World Languages• College accommodation• Dolche Vita Restaurant• K-Bar
P4 Eliot Becket Court• College accommodation
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Visitors are welcome to use any of thefollowing catering services. For earlyarrivals, breakfast will be available inRutherford College from 08.00 – 09.30.
Dining Hall, Rutherford College [K4]This traditional cafeteria-style outlet offers a widerange of breakfast, lunch and evening meals, with anew menu every day including vegetarian dishesand an extensive salad bar.OpenBreakfast 08.00 – 09.30Lunch 12.00 – 13.45Evening meals 17.30 – 19.30
Bag It, Rutherford Dining Hall,Rutherford College [K4]If you’re after a freshly made sandwich or baguette,then why not visit Bag It in the dining hall atRutherford College? Here you will also find a goodrange of hot/cold drinks, snacks and confectionery.Open 09.30 – 16.00, Monday – Friday
Mungo’s Bar and Bistro, Eliot College [P5]Situated in the heart of Eliot College, Mungo's has abright and vibrant atmosphere. The menu offers aselection of made-to-order dishes, including burgers,jacket potatoes, speciality salads and freshly madesandwiches. For those with a sweet tooth, why not tryone of Mungo's sweet treats such as waffles with icecream, banana splits or fresh fruit smoothies?Open 12.00 – 18.30, Monday – Friday
Eliot Shop, Eliot College [P5]A convenient place to pick up a quick bite, Eliotshop is situated opposite the reception in EliotCollege and serves sandwiches, snacks,confectionery and hot/cold drinks.Open 09.00 – 17.00, Monday – Friday
Origins Bar and Bistro, Darwin College [E5]Following a complete refurbishment, Origins nowoffers a great environment in which to enjoy theirfamous Mexican inspired fajitas or Texan styleburgers. Also on offer is a range of other deliciousmain meals, with daily specials offering alternativedishes, together with desserts, snacks and freshlymade coffee.Open 09.30 – 23.00, Monday – Friday (hot foodserved 12.00 – 21.00)
Dolche Vita, Keynes College [N6]The Dolche Vita menu offers a fusion of flavoursfrom around the world, with all dishes cooked toorder in front of customers. Also available aresandwiches, snacks, cold drinks and freshly madecoffee. You might like to take advantage of DolcheVita’s outside seating area and enjoy your meal witha view of the Keynes pond.Open 08.30 – 17.00, Monday – Friday (hot foodserved 11.30 – 15.00)
K-Bar, Keynes College [N6]With seating inside or outside, K-Bar is a great placeto enjoy a cooked-to-order pizza and a refreshingdrink.Open 12.00 – 21.30, Monday – Sunday
Create Café, Marlowe Building [J13]Create specialises in delicious pancakes, freshlycooked for you with your favourite sweet or savourytopping. Also available is a range of pasties, paninisand jacket potatoes, together with fresh coffee andother hot/cold drinks, smoothies, milkshakes and icecreams.Open 09.00 – 17.00, Monday – Friday
Revive Café, Woolf College [D6]Located in the academic building of Woolf College,the Revive café offers comfortable seating in arelaxed atmosphere. Here you will find sandwiches,snacks and savoury items, as well as hot/cold drinksand freshly made coffee.Open 08.30 – 14.00, Monday – Friday
Gulbenkian Café Bar [J10]A vibrant café serving high quality dishes preparedwith fresh local produce. Homemade sandwichesthrough to paninis, pasta and traditional fish andchips. Committed to local and Fairtrade suppliers.Open 08.00 – 22.00
Woody’s Bar, Park Wood Village [G2]Woody’s serves hot and cold snacks, tea andcoffee. In the summer Woody’s is a must withbarbecue food and relaxing in the beer garden.Open 12.00 – 00.00
Essentials, The Students’ Union Shop [J14]Essentials stocks a large range of goods includingFairtrade and healthy eating products, coffee,snacks, hot pastries, sandwiches, newspapers,University clothing/memorabilia and anything elseyou might need!Open 08.00 – 22.00
Park Wood Essentials, Park Wood Village [G2]Park Wood Essentials is situated in the centre of thestudent village, next to Woody's Bar. This smallerstore offers a good range of products includinggroceries, souvenirs, sandwiches and drinks.Open 10.00 – 22.00
The Library Café, Templeman Library [J11]The Library Café serves Fairtrade teas and coffees,cold beverages and a range of sandwiches andfresh produce.Open 11.00 – 17.00
Sports Café, Sports Centre [H5]Open to everyone, not just for sports centre users,the café offers Fairtrade products. Why not try oneof our fresh cakes or local fruit salads.Open 09.00 – 16.00
Sports Pavilion [A1]Serves freshly prepared meals including salads,sandwiches, baked potatoes, etc, and a range ofpremium beers, wines and soft drinks.Open 11.00 – 23.00
Vending machinesHot and cold drinks, sweets and small snacks.Available in all colleges.
Opening times may vary at weekends and duringvacation.
Catering
Catering / Overnight accommodationwww.kent.ac.uk
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Visit day enquiries 01227 824353 Email: [email protected]
Information & Guidance Unit 01227 827272 Email: [email protected]
Conference Office 01227 828000 (short-term accommodation on campus)
Email: [email protected]
National Rail Enquiries 08457 484950 www.nationalrail.co.uk
Coach Enquiries 08705 808080 www.nationalexpress.com
Eurostar 08705 186186 www.eurostar.com
Eurotunnel 08705 353535 www.eurotunnel.com
Gatwick Airport 08700 002468 www.baa.co.uk
Heathrow Airport 08700 000123 www.baa.co.uk
AA Roadwatch 09003 401100 www.theaa.com
Local informationTaxis City Cars 01227 454445
Dad’s 01227 456888
Longleys 01227 710777
Phoenix 01227 788888
Tudor 01227 451451
Local bus information Traveline 0870 6082608 www.stagecoachbus.com
Canterbury Information Centre 01227 378100 www.Canterbury.co.uk
Useful contacts
Short-term university accommodationon campusIf you need to stay overnight in Canterbury, alimited number of rooms are available on campus.These rooms are booked via our Conference Office.Tel: 01227 828000Email: [email protected]: www.kent.ac.uk/hospitality
Bed/breakfast/guest houses and hotelsin the areaInformation on local guest houses and hotels isavailable in the Canterbury Accommodation Guide2010, which can be obtained from the CanterburyInformation Centre.Tel: 01227 378100Email: [email protected]: www.canterbury.co.uk
Overnightaccommodation
University of KentThe Registry, Canterbury,Kent CT2 7NZT +44 (0)1227 764000E [email protected]
www.kent.ac.uk
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