{"id":14134,"date":"2016-07-20T14:28:57","date_gmt":"2016-07-20T13:28:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/kent-business-matters\/?p=275"},"modified":"2022-02-22T22:12:34","modified_gmt":"2022-02-22T22:12:34","slug":"top-tip-for-a-fantastic-summer-break","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/kbs-news-events\/2016\/07\/top-tip-for-a-fantastic-summer-break\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Tips for a Fantastic Summer Break"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019ve decided to stay in Kent for the summer but are at a loss as how to fill your time, look no further. Read my comprehensive guide as to how to make the best of your summer break.<\/p>\n

1. Explore Canterbury<\/h2>\n

First thing\u2019s first, if you have not seen Canterbury Cathedral<\/a>, go see it! Canterbury has a lot of historical sites for those interested in culture: Viking invasions, peasant revolts, English civil war and both WW1 and WW2. As Canterbury was largely a Roman town, there are also many Roman sites to be seen.<\/p>\n

Many students are unaware that on the lower ground floor of Waterstone\u2019s in Canterbury city centre there are Ancient Roman bath ruins. If you are a major in English Literature or just prefer reading texts from the Middle Ages, The Canterbury Tales guided tour is worth a visit. It is visited by the public from all over the world. It is where Chaucer\u2019s 24 stories can be experienced through a series of plays. You can go up to The Pound to see the view from Westgate Towers that has survived from Medieval Times.<\/p>\n

For Architecture students especially, there are many things to see. The town was built in the form of a defence which you can see from the ruins of the castle when entering the town by bus. In the Dane John Gardens, you can find the ruins of a motte-and-bailey castle. There is also the Quenin Gate where visitors can enter and see the War Memorial Garden.<\/p>\n

Socially, there are many things to do in Canterbury. There is the Marlowe Theatre where you can catch a m
\n<\/a>usical. There are also many areas dedicated to shops, restaurants, clubs and caf\u00e9s.<\/p>\n

2. Get to grips with London<\/h2>\n

With the High-Speed train running direct to London in only an hour, students can enjoy days out in the capital. Here are a few ideas for exploring the city:<\/p>\n

Opening this summer, Carsten H\u00f6ller designed the Arcelor Mittal Orbit Slide that is currently residing at the Olympic Park. Also, within the Olympic Park, there is a London Anniversary Games<\/a> event. The event will be attended by Usain Bolt and other athletes for two days in July.<\/p>\n

Ever wanted to climb the O2 Arena? Well, now you can with the Up at The 02 experience. There are also a lot of bars and restaurants within the O2 Arena as well as the Brooklyn Bowling Alley. Also in the same area you could travel on the Emirates cable car on the Greenwich Peninsula. Buy a Merlin pass and visit top attractions, including London Dungeons, Madame Tussauds, London Eye and many more.<\/p>\n

Harry Potter fans listen up! One of the most long-awaited plays of JK Rowling that has arrived in London \u2013 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has so far received rave reviews. Or you can visit the Harry Potter studios itself in Watford.<\/p>\n

Other places to visit in London:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Stay after hours at the London Zoo and see the animals at sunset on a sunset safari
\n\u2022 The British Museum
\n\u2022 The Tower of London
\n\u2022 St Paul\u2019s Cathedral
\n\u2022 The Natural History Museum
\n\u2022 The Tate Modern
\n\u2022 The National Gallery
\n\u2022 The Globe Theatre
\n\u2022 Catch a planetarium show at The Royal Observatory
\n\u2022 Visit a Roller Disco
\n\u2022 Stay overnight at The Shard
\n\u2022 Take a helicopter ride over the city
\n\u2022 The Sky Garden
\n\u2022 A Secret cinema screening
\n\u2022 Bowling at All Stars Lane<\/p>\n

3. Be entertained: Festivals, gigs and carnivals<\/h2>\n

London is well-known for its gigs and festivals throughout the summer. Here are a few for those who enjoy a party:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Summer Series gigs at Somerset House
\n\u2022 Sunfall Festival in Brockwell Park
\n\u2022 Visions Festival in Hackney
\n\u2022 Notting Hill Carnival
\n\u2022 Bestival on the Isle of Wight
\n\u2022 Latitude Festival in Suffolk
\n\u2022 T in the park is Strathallan, Scotland
\n\u2022 Wireless Festival in Finsbury Park
\n\u2022 V Festival in Essex
\n\u2022 Edinburgh festival
\n\u2022 Hyde Park Festival<\/p>\n

4. Take a drive: UK road trip<\/h2>\n

If you are an international student, the best way to see all of what the UK has to offer is to take a road trip with a group of friends. Discover places such as Dover, Brighton, Cornwall, Cardiff, Bath, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, York, Dartmoor, St. Ives and the Isle of Skye.<\/p>\n

Discover attractions such as Stonehenge, Roman baths, Cheddar Gorge, Northern lights, Eden project,\u00a0Hampton Court Palace, Blackpool Pleasure beach, Lochness and Windermere.<\/p>\n

5. Sample some cuisine<\/h2>\n

There are many bars and restaurants in London however these are some of my favourites:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Searcy\u2019s Champagne Bar
\n\u2022 Meat Liquor
\n\u2022 Zuma
\n\u2022 Buddha Bar
\n\u2022 Burger and Lobster
\n\u2022 Strawberry Moons
\n\u2022 Ice Bar
\n\u2022 Sketch
\n\u2022 Dishoom
\n\u2022 Dirty Martini
\n\u2022 Maroush<\/p>\n

I hope you\u2019ve found my advice helpful and that you have an enjoyable summer break. If you are still pondering over how to fill your time, please feel free to contact me at rks9@kent.ac.uk.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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