Visitor information University of Kent Canterbury campus

Reception and HousekeepingServicesThe receptions situated in the Colleges andaccommodation centres are manned by staff whohave a wealth of knowledge about youraccommodation area and the University campus.They will also be very pleased to provide you withpublic transport information as well as a list oflocal, reputable taxi companies. The majority ofour receptionists are also trained in First Aid.The receptions are open as follows:Monday-Friday: 7.30 am – 8.00 pmSaturday-Sunday: 8.00 am – 10.00 pmThe receptionist can be contacted by telephoneon (01227) 82 followed by:Darwin Reception 7549Eliot Reception 3250Keynes Reception 3622Rutherford Reception 3400Tyler Court Reception 4480Park Wood Reception 3499Check-in is from 2 pm and if you arrive outsidereception hours, please use the direct-linetelephone placed outside each reception tocontact our security team, Campus Watch. Theycan be contacted on extension 3300 and will beable to assist you with your arrival.If there is a problem with your room, pleasecomplete a fault reporting card and hand it in atReception.Local supermarket(other than those on campus)Sainsbury’s – Kingsmead Road (20 minute walk)Asda – Sturry Road (10 minutes by car)BreakfastIf you are here on holiday or as a conferenceguest, breakfast is generally served in RutherfordCollege dining hall from 8.00 am – 9.00 am. Pleaseshow your room key or card to the dining hall staff.Local taxi firmsCab Co 01227 455455City Cars 01227 454445Wilkinson Taxis 01227 450450Fire alarms are tested as follows:Location Time DayDarwin College 8.15 WednesdayDarwin Houses 9.15 WednesdayEliot College 8.15 TuesdayKeynes College 8.55 TuesdayRutherford College 8.55 WednesdayTyler Court, Block A 9.25 WednesdayTyler Court, Block B 9.30 WednesdayTyler Court, Block C 9.40 WednesdayFor your safety, we ask that you read the evacuationinstructions posted in your room. These instructions giveprocedures to follow in the event of the fire alarmsounding at any other time than indicated above.Please ensure that your room is vacated by 10.00 amon the day of departure.IT and internet access on campusTo get online, visitors staying on campus or attending aconference can obtain a Kent IT account. This enablesyou to connect your own computer to the internet from acampus bedroom, or to use the Wireless Service in anywireless zone on campus (most communal areas).Conference visitors may already have an account, socheck with your conference organiser. Otherwise youcan buy a Kent IT account for £10 from the WelcomeDesk in the Templeman Library (see map).Visitors to the Templeman LibraryYou are welcome to use the Templeman Library'scollections for reference purposes (see map). A smallrange of online resources are available to you on adedicated PC (booking required at the IT & LibrarySupport Desk).You can apply to become an external borrower (paidmembership), which allows you to borrow 8 books forup to four weeks at a time. For more information andpricing see: www.kent.ac.uk/library/visitors/external.htmlCar parkingIf you have a vehicle please ask reception for a parkingpermit.Sporting and leisure activitiesVisit the Sports Centre for fitness suite, squash, tennisand much more. Special rates available from £5 a day.How to reach the UniversityBy Sea and Rail:Calais to Dover – approx 75 minutes by ferry. Boulogne toDover. Direct trains from Dover Priory to Canterbury Eastevery half hour on weekdays (hourly on Sundays). Journey timeapprox 30 minutes.By Air:Arrival at London Airport (Heathrow); Underground toVictoria Railway Station, train to Canterbury East. Arrivalat Gatwick Airport: Gatwick Express to Victoria, train toCanterbury East.The Channel Tunnel:From France and Belgium take the Eurotunnel toFolkestone or the Eurostar to Ashford – journey timeapprox 2 hours Paris, 1 hour 40 minutes Brussels, 1 hour Lille;regular train services from Ashford to Canterbury West – approx30 minutes journey time.By RailLondon – Trains run regularly from London St Pancras toboth Canterbury West and Canterbury East. The fastesttrain goes to Canterbury West (approx. 60 minutes).There is alsoa less frequent service from London Victoria to Canterbury East -please contact National Rail enquiries.Dover – Direct trains from Dover Priory to Canterbury East everyhalf hour on weekdays (times vary during weekends). Journeytime approx. 30 minutes.Ramsgate – Frequent direct trains from Ramsgate to CanterburyWest. Journey time approx. 20 minutes.Further information on all rail routes can be found from NationalRail Enquiries and South Eastern TrainsTaxis are available at both Canterbury West and Canterbury EastStations. Fares should cost about £6.By RoadTo reach Canterbury from:London: M2, A2 (56 miles; 89km) Dover: A2 (16 miles;26km) Ramsgate: A253, A28 (18 miles; 29km) Ashford: A28 (14miles; 22km) Maidstone: (26 miles; 42km) Tonbridge (40 miles;64km): M20, M2, A2. From the North or West: M25, M20, M2, A2.Canterbury to the University: Canterbury central ring road, A290Whitstable Road, St Thomas Hill, approx 1 mile (1.6km) along theA290, University entrance on right (signposted) near top of hill.By BusCanterbury Bus Station to the University. Regular busservice, taking approximately 14 minutes. (See map forbus stops on campus.) From Canterbury East follow path on CityWalls to Bus Station (clearly visible by City Wall). FromCanterbury West turn right out of station, walk to main road, busstop is on far side, approx 50 metres to left.Further information about the University may be obtained from:Kent Hospitality, Tanglewood, University of Kent,Canterbury, Kent. CT2 7LXTel: 01227 828000Email: hospitality-enquiry@kent.ac.ukkent.ac.uk/hospitality/kent.ac.uk/conferences/M25 leading toM1, M11, A1(M) NorthM4, M40 WestM3 South WestM25HEATHROWM25GATWICKLONDONST THOMAS’S HILLTONBRIDGEUniversity of Kentat CanterburyKent CollegeGILES LANESt. Edmund’sSchoolTO LONDONA2M25M20MAIDSTONEKENTUNIVERSITY ROADRHEIMS WAYCHATHAMA2(M)A249ROADNACKINGTONWHITSTABLE ROAD A290LONDONROADWINCHEAPM20ASHFORDST STEPHEN’S HILLWESTSTATIONFORTY ACRES ROADRHEIMS WAYST PETER’SPLACEEASTSTATIONFAVERSHAMCANTERBURYPIN HILLA28WYEFOLKESTONERailwaysA roadsMotorwaysChannel TunnelFerryST STEPHEN’S RDST STEPHEN’S ROADST PETER’SSTREETPOUND LANEHIGHSTREETWATLINGSTREETNUNNERYA2FIELDSDOVERKINGSMEADROADPALACE STST GEORGE’SSTREETBUSSTATIONSOUTHEASTST GEORGE’SPLACEMARGATERAMSGATEMILITARYROADOLD DOVER ROADToZEEBRUGGEOSTENDECALAISBOULOGNECANTERBURYSTURRY ROADST MARTINS HILLCHANTRYLANENEW DOVER ROADEvery possible care has been taken to ensure that the information givenin this leaflet is accurate at the time of going to press.DPC 109465 5/10Visitor informationUniversity of KentCanterbury campuskent.ac.uk/holidays/kent.ac.uk/conferences/

KeyInformation Locations Refreshments = Accommodation 5 Food 8 Alcoholic Drinks7 Hot/Cold DrinksPCollege Car ParkPVisitors’ Car Park T Taxi Rank Bus StopConference OfficeSports CentreCampus WatchTempleman LibraryRutherford College 5 =Darwin College 5 8 7 =The Conference Office is located atTanglewood and is open 8am to 5pmMonday – Friday. In the event of anemergency out of these hours and overthe weekend please go to a receptionor Campus Watch.Sports PavillionWith bookable facilities such as:tennis courts, astro and 3G pitchesMonday – Friday 9am – 10pmSaturday 9.30am – 5.30pmSunday 10am – 10pmCall to book 01227 827223Park WoodReceptionWith bookable facilities such as:basketball, badminton, table tennis andsquash courtsMonday10am – 9.30pmTuesday – Friday 9am – 9.30pmSaturday 9am – 5.30pmSunday10am – 5.30pmGym Opening timesMonday – Friday 7.30am – 9.15pmSaturday 9am – 5.15pmSunday10am – 5.15pmCall to book 01227 823623=Campus Watch is open24 hours per day, 365 days per yearGeneral Enquiries: 01227 823300Emergencies requiring police,ambulance or fire services:01227 823333Create 5 7Fancy an ice cream? Craving a cooldrink? Head to Create, situated in theMarlowe Building.WeekdaysWeekends10am – 3pmClosedCreate’s delicious pancakes andscrumptious smoothies are not tobe missed!The Library is open to visitorsWelcome Desk on Level 1IT & Library Support Desk on Level 2Opening hours vary throughout the year:www.kent.ac.uk/library/templeman/opening.htmlEnquiries: 01227 824999Banks, ATMMachinesRutherford Dining HallBreakfast 8am – 9amLunch 12 noon – 1.45pmDinner 6pm – 7.30pmIt may be necessary to close Rutherforddining hall occasionally.In such instances, Eliot College dining halland Origins Bar & Bistro will open as analternative or pizza and snacks will beavailable in K Bar (Keynes College).LaundretteCoin operated 8am – 10pm dailyOrigins Bar & BistroHot/cold foodWeekdays 11am – 11pm(Tex-Mex food available 12 noon – 8pm)Weekends 12 noon – 11pm(Tex-Mex food available 3pm – 8pm)Darwin Conference SuiteHackington RoadWhitstable andHerne BayLaundretteGiles LaneCoin operated 8am – 10pm dailyNo vehicularaccessPark Wood RoadPPark Wood RoadTPTyler Court=LaundretteCoin operated 8am – 10pm dailyPBlock ABlock BBlock CPark Wood EssentialsMini-supermarket offering a widerange of fresh and frozen produceplus souvenirs, confectionery andsandwiches.Weekdays 9am – 5pmWeekends ClosedNo vehicularaccessVisit CanterburyWhitstableMedical Centre & PharmacyMedical Centre 01227 823583Weekdays 8.30am – 6pmWeekends Closed(Out of hours number 03000 242424)Pharmacy 01227 763949Weekdays 9am – 6pmWeekends Closed (Sainsburys or Asda)You may want to take the opportunity to visit the city of Canterbury.There is a regular bus service from the campus into the city centre at a costof £2.50 return.Monday-Saturday timetable: Bus services start at either Park Wood or DarwinCollege every 30 minutes passing by Keynes College at 15 minute intervals.Sunday timetable: There is a No 6B service which leaves every half hourfrom Keynes College.Car parking in Canterbury, particularly on a Saturday, can be difficult sowe would suggest that you leave your car at the University and travel bybus to the City centre.Woody’s Bar 5 8 7Hot and cold main meals and lunchesWeekdays 12 noon – 8pmWeekend ClosedGiles LaneSt Thomas Hill (A290)The Venue Nightclub 8The Venue will be opening itsdoors for 5 nights during theSummer Vacation.Saturday 2nd JulySaturday 16th JulySaturday 30th JulySaturday 13th AugustSaturday 27th AugustOpening hours: 9pm – 2amKeynes College 8 =KBarBar – pizzasWeekdaysWeekends12 noon – 11pm12 noon – 11pmIt may be necessary to close K Baroccasionally. In such instances,Origins Bar & Bistro in DarwinCollege will open as an alternative.Kent Union shopsEssentials shop, Locke BuildingMini-supermarket offering a wide range offresh and frozen produce plus souvenirs,confectionery and sandwiches.Weekdays 8am – 10pmWeekends 9am – 5pmClosed 23rd and 24th JulyPExtras shop, Locke BuildingWines, beers and spirits as well as qualitysnacks, ice cream and DVD rental.Open at various times. When closed, theabove items may be purchased in theEssentials Shop.CanterburyTUniversity RoadTBecket CourtEliot CollegeLaundrette==Coin operated 8am – 10pm dailyGulbenkian Café Bar 5 8 7Lively café bar serving locally sourcedproduce and seasonal dishes. Open forbreakfast, lunch and dinner. Advisable to bookin advance for the evening menu through ourthe Booking office 01227 769075.Please see www.thegulbenkian.co.uk foropening times and more information.Monday – Friday8am – 7pm ( 10pm if a show night)Saturday5pm - 7pm ( 10pm if a show night)Gulbenkian Theatre / CinemaCanterburySt Stephen’s HillWith its welcoming foyer, theatre, cinema and licensed café bar, itis a meeting place for students, staff and the general public.TheatreIntimate 340 seat venue. Summer 2011 highlights:Fri 17 June 7.45pm LipService Withering LooksSat 18 June 2pm Garlic Theatre Little Red Robin Hood 4+Sat 18 June 7.45pm Elan Promotions present The CraigMilverton QuartetThur 23 – Fri 24 June 7.45pm, Sat 25 June 2.30pm & 7.45pmCanterbury Players The Importance of Being Earnest byOscar WildeMon 27 June 7.45pm Blazin’ FiddlesTue 28 June 7.30pm Saltmine Theatre Co.The Pilgrim’s Progress 12+Wed 29 June 4.30pm, Thur 30 June 10.30am & 1.30pmTall Stories Mr Benn 3+Wed 29 June 8.30pm The Funny Side Comedy Club EdinburghSpecial 18+Sat 2 July 7.45pm An Evening with Dom Joly Welcome ToWherever I Am 7+Thur 7 July 7.45pm Mark Watson Request StopsFri 22 July 7.45pm Wayne Sleep Precious Little SleepWed 27 July 8.30pm The Funny Side Comedy Club EdinburghSpecial 18+Mon 8 –Thur 11 August 7.45pm, Fri 12 & Sat 13 August 7.30pm,The Old Stagers present for their 160th Season WhodunnitA Comedy Thriller by Anthony ShafferCinemaCanterbury’s independent film theatre, screening blockbusters,independent films and world cinema. Visitwww.thegulbenkian.co.uk for times and dates of screenings andfree online bookings.Booking Office 01227 769075Visit www.thegulbenkian.co.uk for full listings throughoutthe summer.