We're looking forward to meeting you and answering your questions about life and study at CCCU. Here you'll find everything you need to know before your visit to our Canterbury Campus.
Plan your day
There’s lots to see and do in one day, so if you are travelling to Canterbury from afar, we recommend that you plan early and create an itinerary. You can find the timings of our June Open Day through the email communications that we will send you in the run-up to the event.
Don’t forget CCCU Open Days run in a flexible format,so you can come and go as you please.
Canterbury is easy to get to by car or public transport. Where possible, we recommend coming by sustainable means or using the park and ride services.
How to get here
Like most cities Canterbury's traffic can get busy so please allow plenty of time. There will only be limited visitor parking on campus during the event, allocated on a first come, first served basis
Alternatively, Canterbury has a range of car parks or all-day Park and Ride services, which we recommend for a smooth journey into and out of the city. These run as follows:
Please remove the line ‘the nearest car park to the event is Holoman’s Meadow.
Like most cities Canterbury's traffic can get busy so please allow plenty of time. The city has a range of car parks or all-day Park and Ride services, which we recommend for a smooth journey into and out of the city. These run as follows:
- New Dover Road CT1 3EL - open 7am-7.10pm (9.45am-5pm on Sundays)
- Wincheap CT1 3TQ - open 7am-7.20pm (9.45am-5.30pm on Sundays)
- Sturry Road CT1 1AD – 7.10am-7.30pm (10.05am to 5.30pm on Sundays)
Visit Canterbury's Park and Ride website for more information.
The nearest car park to the event is Holoman’s Meadow.
Disabled parking
Blue badge holders may park in any of the designated parking spaces for disabled people in the University car parks, please see our Canterbury Campus map or see page 32 of the event programme.
Please remember to display your badge. There is no guarantee these spaces will be avalible when you arrive as they are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Canterbury has two rail stations - Canterbury East and Canterbury West, the latter of which is served by high-speed services from London. Both stations are within easy walking distance of the campus, taking around 15 minutes on foot, and both have taxi ranks outside.
Visit the National Rail website for full information.
Canterbury's bus station at Whitefriars is just a few minutes' walk from our campus and there are regular services reaching most of East Kent. National express services also stop at Canterbury Whitefriars bus station.
Please visit the Stagecoach website for full information on local buses, and National Express for regional coach services.
Canterbury is served by National Cycle Network Routes 1, 16 and 18, and is an easy ride from villages and towns nearby. We have plenty of cycle parking around our Canterbury Campus, which also benefits from CCTV and on-site security.
Find out more on the Sustrans website.
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On the day
Check-in
At some point during the day, make your way to the check-in desks in either Old Sessions House, Verena Holmes or Daphne Oram. You don’t have to check in as soon as you arrive if you have a talk starting, but do call in as soon as you can as we’ll have a welcome bag and extra freebies for you.
To check in, you will need your QR code which can be found on your ‘here’s your ticket’ email. Don’t worry if you forget your code. We’ll ask you to complete a quick form.
Attend a range of subject stands
If you’d like to get more detail about courses or learn more about student life, then visit our subject stands
As part of our Open Day, where we’re putting you at the heart of the experience, we encourage you to come equipped with questions to ask our team! There will also be subject talks happening throughout the day. Here you’ll be able to find our more about the course and have a chance to speak to the academics.’
Check out the Undergraute Open Day programme or Postgraudate Open Day programme to find the stands you want to visit.
Explore the campus
Open Days are a fantastic opportunity to experience for yourself our friendly student and staff community, take a walk around the campus and imagine what it would be like to study here. You can use our interactive campus map to navigate through campus.
Discover the local area
University isn't just about learning. There's plenty of time for you to explore and enjoy life, so discover what the local area has to offer. Our Canterbury Campus is at the heart of the city with its historic streets lined with shops, cafes, bars and restaurants. Discover what it has to offer!
If you’re not sure where to go or what to see, why not ask one of our friendly helpers? Our staff and students are available to help give you answers!
Plus much more...
You can meet your future lecturers and learn about your chosen subject in depth. The Students' Union will be on campus to chat to you about the range of opportunities they offer through clubs and societies once you're a student.
Any questions?
If you have any questions before you visit us, please send us a tweet using the hashtag #CCCUopenday or email us at courses@canterbury.ac.uk.
You can also use this hashtag to join in the conversation when sharing your experiences of the day on social media.
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