Museums · South East England
University of Kent
In or near Canterbury.
University of Kent — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury West · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
University of Kent is a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
The Gulbenkian at the University of Kent is a cultural venue that offers a variety of artistic and recreational activities for young people. It hosts projects such as drama groups, film screenings, and workshops aimed at empowering youth and promoting creativity.
Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: BLEAN WOODS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The University of Kent, located in South-East England, is a prominent educational institution that also functions as a museum. It features a diverse collection of art and historical artefacts, contributing to the academic and cultural landscape of the region.
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Background
History
A university in the city of Canterbury was first considered in 1947, when an anticipated growth in student numbers led several residents to seek the creation of a new university, including Kent. However, the plans never came to fruition. A decade later both population growth and greater demand for university places led to a re-consideration. In 1959 the Education Committee of Kent County Council explored the creation of a new university, Two months later the Education Committee agreed to seek a site at or near Canterbury, given the historical associations of the city, subject to the support of Canterbury City Council. By 1962 a site was found at Beverley Farm, straddling the then boundary…
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- Coordinates
- 51.2970, 1.0690
- County
- Kent
- District
- Canterbury
- Parish
- Canterbury, unparished area
- Postcode
- CT2 7NB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Canterbury
- Established
- 1965
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury West — 1.5 km
- Official site
- thegulbenkian.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: University of Kent (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is University of Kent?
- University of Kent is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT2 7NB), in the parish of Canterbury, unparished area.
- What is University of Kent?
- University of Kent — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to University of Kent?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury West, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT2 7NB.
- When was University of Kent built?
- Built or established in 1965.
- Is University of Kent a protected site?
- Yes — University of Kent is part of the BLEAN WOODS National Nature Reserve and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to University of Kent?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury West, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT2 7NB.