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 a lot to see and do at one event, so if you’re travelling afar, we recommend that you plan early and create an itinerary. You can find the timings of our Clearing Open Day through the email communications that we will send you in the run-up to the event.
Don’t forget CCCU open events 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. 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.
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 6 of the event programme.
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 event, make your way to the check-in desk on the ground floor of Verena Holmes. 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
Subject stands are available throughout the event and give you the chance to talk to one of the academics on your course in an informal setting.
You’ll be able to find out more about the course structure, entry requirements, employment and career opportunities as well as placement and industry links.
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.
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!
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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