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Freshers Fest 2023

Canterbury City-wide

To welcome students to Canterbury and to enable them to get know the city all its wonderful businesses, a special Fresher Fest will be held from 16-21 September with activities, giveaways, printed deals and discounts and lots more on offer each day at various times and locations throughout the city   More information will be available nearer the time

GREAT STOUR RIVERFEST 2023

Various Venues, River Stour Canterbury

Each year, thousands of people visit and enjoy the beauty of the River Stour, the second longest waterway in Kent and once a key Roman trade route connecting Britain to Europe. People picnic along its banks, rejoice in a relaxing river tour or walk along the footpaths that offer glimpses of the river.   To celebrate and find out more, join the community for a wonderful week of free river-related events walk, talks, arts & crafts, river dipping and loads more to help you learn more about this beautiful river.   The festival runs from 19-24 September. Click here to see all the events you can get involved with 

Freshers Fair – University of Kent

Univeristy of Kent Main Campus

Kent Union has so many ways you can get involved and make connections that will last a lifetime. Come along to our Welcome Fair on Thursday 21 and Friday 22 September to meet our 250+ societies and sports clubs!   Located on central campus and is massive, so you won't be able to miss it. There are different groups attending each day, so it's worth checking out twice!   Find out more here

Town Takeover Freshers Fest 2023

Whitefriars Square 14 Gravel Walk, Canterbury CT1 2TF, Canterbury

CANTERBURY'S BIGGEST PUB TOUR IS BACK  Thursday 21st September sees nearly 1000 new students booked to be taken round the city and introduced to all the brilliant venues and night time location's so they can get to know the city centre. They will also be shown all the safety routes and given materials to ensure their nights our are as safe as possible The event includes: 5 free drinks visit Canterburys best venues tote bag, t-shirt & vouchers supplied by Canterbury BID free Mcdonald’s learn about the city & night out safety after party at Chemistry or Tokyo tea rooms