student accommodation canterbury

Living in Canterbury

Canterbury – the place probably ring a bell. You’ve heard of the Archbishop of Canterbury right? Well, he lives there. It is also the place Christopher Marlowe (playwright and poet), and the site Archbishop Thomas Becket was murdered.

Along with all those claims to fame, it is home to over 30,000 students from four great universities – The University of Kent, the University College for the Creative Arts, Canterbury Christchurch University, and The Girne American University. Although the city it a real tourist destination in the area, it is also a heaven for its students. Full of great nightlife, restaurants, bars, gyms and everything else you could need – not to mention the magnificent cathedral you will get to graduate in

Moving to Canterbury can sometimes feel like you’ve taken a walk back through time. Although it has all the modern amenities you need, the cobblestone streets and ancient architecture give it the feel of a medieval settlement.

The picturesque streets of the city are filled with everything a student could ever need – independent coffee shops, Starbucks, huge nightclubs and small niche bars with live music. There is such a range that no matter what you love to do you’ll be able to find somewhere to do it in Canterbury.

If you’re looking for a little peace and quiet to do some studying but don’t fancy the often overcrowded university libraries the city is full of beautiful tea houses, parks and garden that surround the River Stour are great places to crack open a book or socialise with your new uni friends.

While getting your barring and exploring your new home, you can immerse yourself in a number of great tourist attractions – Westgate Towers, St Augustine’s Abbey, Canterbury Cathedral, the public bathhouses.

For the summer, you will be just a short ten-minute bus ride away from the beach where you can sunbathe, eat fish and chips and take a break from your busy class schedule to recharge. It is not just the beach that nearby either, you will be less than an hours train ride from London, giving you access to all the vibrant nightlife the capital has to offer as well as great connection to the rest of the UK for when you want to go home and visit family.

Student accommodation in Canterbury is plentiful; whether you want to meet people and or would prefer a more private place such as a flat or apartment, the perfect accommodation for you is out there.

From shared houses and flats to large purpose-built blocks, the range of student accommodation in Canterbury is massive, and there is something for any budget. The town is huge, and you will easily be able to find a location near in the area you want – whether that be near the nightlife or near campus. Whatever you’re looking for Student Homes are here to help you find it.