{"id":782,"date":"2026-06-08T12:02:31","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T11:02:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/conferencesandevents\/?p=782"},"modified":"2026-06-08T12:05:06","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T11:05:06","slug":"spend-the-summer-in-canterbury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/conferencesandevents\/2026\/06\/08\/spend-the-summer-in-canterbury\/","title":{"rendered":"Spend the Summer in Canterbury"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Do you have family or friends visiting you this summer?<\/h3>\n<p>We have a range of en-suite, bed and breakfast and self-catered accommodation to book now for the summer vacation, starting from \u00a358 per night. Our fantastic location and extensive facilities coupled with an array of accommodation options makes the university campus the perfect place to stay.<\/p>\n<p>Our accommodation is ideal for travellers or visiting friends and family exploring the local area on a budget.<\/p>\n<p>Book now using code LOYALTYBB to receive a small discount on your room.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-788\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/conferencesandevents\/files\/2026\/06\/summer-membership-blog-2026-08.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Kent Sport summer membership sale<\/h3>\n<p>Kent Sport&#8217;s ever-popular summer membership offer is here! If you&#8217;re looking to get active this summer and want to commit to your fitness, Kent Sport&#8217;s summer offer is perfect for you! Save 25% on a three-month membership and make the most of the huge range of sport and fitness options on offer.<\/p>\n<p>Find out more about the summer membership and how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/sports\/membership#summer\">sign up here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-107\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/conferencesandevents\/files\/2024\/07\/52352461089_614232f8bc.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>bOing! International Family Festival 2026<\/h3>\n<p>Kent\u2019s international family arts festival is back on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 August 2026, a weekend packed with performances and creativity for all ages.<\/p>\n<p>The event is free to enter so you can relax and enjoy a brilliant festival day with lots of free outdoor performances and activities. You can also buy tickets (max \u00a37.50 inc booking fee) for a range of indoor performances, workshops and the Luminarium.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thegulbenkian.co.uk\/festivals\/boing-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tickets are now on sale!<\/a>\u00a0So, pack up your picnic, your family and your friends and join us for Kent\u2019s biggest family arts festival.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-790\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/conferencesandevents\/files\/2026\/06\/CONFSPACES0057.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Eating on campus<\/h3>\n<p>Our Canterbury campus is packed with a wide selection of catering facilities, offering foods from classic British to international cuisine.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll find caf\u00e9s, restaurants and dining halls spread across the campus so you can have plenty to choose from during your visit.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about our catering outlets <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/catering\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-791\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/conferencesandevents\/files\/2026\/06\/Kent-day5-1860-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Keeping active<\/h3>\n<p>Our campus is connected to several beautiful cycle routes for you to enjoy. Whether that\u2019s following the Crab and Winkle Way and lapping around Clowes Woods or riding to Westgate Gardens following the Great Stour to Chartham there\u2019s plenty of routes to choose from.<\/p>\n<p>Find out about our sports facilities and local cycle routes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/transport\/commute-smarter\/cycling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you have family or friends visiting you this summer? 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