Social Identity Small Group Meeting Travel information for Canterbury
Lodging.
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House of Agnes Hotel
Unique 15th Century Bed and breakfast with 17 beautifully presented rooms. There’s a cosy library, licensed bar and bright & airy conservatory. On-site parking is available.
30 minute walking distance from University of Kent campus or short bus ride. Rates from approx. £100 a night.
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University of Kent Guest Accommodations
The Beverley Farmhouse is a self-catered accommodation with 11 rooms within a lovely Grade 2 listed building.
Being close to central campus, the accommodation is perfect for anyone visiting the University for business or leisure purposes but is also on the main bus route allowing for easy access to the city centre.
All rooms have shared bathroom facilities, and access to fully equipped kitchens and we provide free Wi-Fi and parking.
Rates around £ 70 a night.
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AirBnB
Here is a link to Airbnb with just Canterbury listings during the meeting, June 4th to 6th. It is recommended you stay close to the University of Kent campus and Canterbury West Train station. It can be difficult finding parking on campus, so it is best to walk or take public transportation. You can also find accomodations near the main Canterbury bus station, since buses go directly to campus from this location.
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Acacia Lodge & Tanglewood
Acacia Lodge and Tanglewood B&B are two 19th century Victorian cottages located on Canterbury’s London Road, the ancient pilgrimage route to Canterbury. Conveniently situated near Canterbury city centre, the University of Kent, and Canterbury West rail station, this family-run B & B offers clean and comfortable accommodation at affordable prices.
30 minute walking distance from University of Kent campus or short bus ride. Rate from £80 per night.
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Falstaff Hotel
The Falstaff occupies a former coaching inn, dating back to 1403. Our hotel includes historic features from this time, with traditional cosy rooms and beamed ceilings, perfect for your stay in Canterbury. Our city centre location is next to the medieval Westgate Tower and just a two-minute walk to the main High Street towards Canterbury Cathedral. The Falstaff combines a traditional building with individually-decorated rooms and suites to give a unique experience each time you stay with us.
30 minute walking distance from University of Kent campus or short bus ride. Rates from £113 per night.
Traveling to Canterbury
Travel by Train from London
Canterbury West (approx. 1 mile) is the most convenient train station to University of Kent campus within 30 minute walk or short bus/cab ride. Canterbury East is a bit further (approx. 2 miles) and may require a bus or cab ride to campus.
The main London station for Canterbury West is St Pancras. Travel time approximately 45 minutes, approx. £41.
The main London station for Canterbury East is Victoria Station. Travel time approximately 2 hours, approx. £31.
Arrival in Heathrow
By train:
Option 1: Take Heathrow Express (£25) to Paddington Station, transfer to either Circle or Hammersmith tube line to St. Pancras. Then train to Canterbury West. Approximate 90 minute travel time.
Option 2: Take the Piccadilly Line from Heathrow to St Pancras station. Then train to Canterbury West. Approximate 2.5 hour travel time.
By private car:
Longley’s cab company can be hired for approximately £175 for door to door service. Make sure to arrange prior to travel.
Arrival in Gatwick
By train:
Take Gatwick Express (£21) to Victoria Station, transfer to Victoria tube line to Green Park, then transfer to Piccadilly Line to St. Pancras. Then train to Canterbury West. Approximate 90 minute travel time. Alternatively, you can take train from Victoria to Canterbury East. Approximate 3 hour travel time.
By private car:
Longley’s cab company can be hired for approximately £120 for door to door service. Make sure to arrange prior to travel.
Local transportation information for getting to and from University of Kent.
The meeting will be held in the Sibson Building at the University of Kent.
BY BUS
There are buses every 15 minutes from Canterbury bus station to campus during the day: either the Unibus 1 or Unibus 2. This journey takes approximately 15 minutes. Please get off at the Business School bus stop, and you will be a 2 minute walk away from the meeting. Or take the Triangle 4 services but you will need to disembark at Keyes College, a 7 minute walk from the meeting.
Buses going to the University also stop at Westgate Towers, St Dunstan's Church, and Canterbury East Railway Station.
For more information about travelling by bus in Canterbury, you can view the university's bus travel page or Stagecoach.
BY FOOT
From Canterbury East Railway Station: This station is approximately a 45-minute walk from the campus. You can view the journey on google maps.
From Canterbury West Railway Station: This station is approximately a 25-minute walk from the campus. You can view the journey on google maps. You will turn left out of the station and walk to the end of the road. Just after the 'Goods Shed' market on your left, take the footpath on the left and take the subway under the railway line. The University is signposted on blue signs from here.
From Canterbury Bus Station: This station is approximately a 45-minute walk from the campus. You can view the journey on google maps.
