As the evenings get darker and Christmas festivities begin, we just want to remind you of our safety advice and services.
Safety advice and services:
You don’t need to walk in the dark or late at night, why not:
- Take the Nite bus, the Uni2. Stagecoach provides a night bus until 04.35 and the route includes campus colleges and the local area.
- Call a registered taxi– save some money for the end of the night, so you can be brought straight home – it’s much safer and easier.
- Sign-up with the Safe Taxi Scheme so if you find yourself on your own or in a vulnerable situation you can still get a taxi home, even if you don’t have the money on the night.
However, if you do need to walk, here are some tips:
- Don’t walk home alone. Stick with your friends and look out for one another.
- Stick to well-lit and busy areas. Avoid shortcuts through parks, car parks, underpasses, woodlands and unlit areas. View Canterbury’s lit walking routes.
- Keep your valuables hidden – mobiles, keys, cash, cards and jewelry.
- Stay alert – don’t walk home on the phone or listening to music.
- We also have Street Marshals looking after students and local residents when they’re out and about at night. They patrol a number of areas in Canterbury on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
- Get a free personal safety alarm from Campus Security.
On-campus only services:
- If you find yourself on your own, on-campus, you can call our night-time Walking Taxi Service – 01227 823300.
- Download the SafeZone app for quick access to emergency services, first aid and the University.
Read more on our safety webpages.