Welcome to Canterbury

Welcome to... UCA Canterbury

Canterbury Cathedral

Turner Gallery

With its historic surroundings and its gorgeous café culture, Canterbury is a lovely place to live and experience while you study at UCA.

Our campus is located just on the edge of the city, its Cathedral and array of shops, cafés and restaurants just a short walk away. You’ll discover new things all the time, with a wealth of attractions, galleries and museums to explore – not to mention you’re just a short bus ride away from the Kent coastline for sunny days.

Popular spots for students include The Penny Theatre pub, with its live sport, meal deals, karaoke and quizzes, and for a tasty snack on the go, Cite Crepes is a hit. You can see blockbusters alongside the best indie releases at the Curzon Cinema, or have a day out at Howletts Wild Animal Park for a change of pace.

A relaxing hang-out area for students is Westgate Gardens, which runs alongside the River Stour, and we couldn’t talk about Canterbury without recommending a visit to Canterbury Cathedral itself, with its incredible architecture and stained-glass windows.