Canterbury Christ Church University is distributed throughout the quaint, historical city of Canterbury. It is an easy and very lovely walk through the town and a swift bike ride down some really amazing streets and pathways.

The library

The library is near the center of town and close to Canterbury Cathedral. It is very modern and a great place to have lunch, do homework, and meet up with people because of its location. Orientation and Fresher’s week (the welcoming week for new students) are held at the library, so it was the first place I became familiar with.

The main campus

The main campus where classes are held (and wonderful tea stands that sell tea before and after classes and during breaks) is a ten minute walk away, and student housing is all the way from right next to the library to a twenty-minute walk away.

The trail along the canal

There are street markets in the center of town, tiny local shops, and a canal along the way to the furthest buildings for student housing (on Parham Road). Part of my stay was on Parham Road, and I enjoyed that area the most because the location was so spacious and relaxed. Also, the best walking and cycling trails lead directly to Parham Road, so it a great location to cycle to and from. I find Canterbury to be a lovely city and the campus to be just as beautiful.