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Professor Rama Thirunamachandran Vice-Chancellor and Principal, commented on the project: “Our University is interconnected with the wider communities around us and we know the value of working in partnership with the local community,” he said. While only a small section of this once great fortification remains, the Norman-era Canterbury Castle is one of the oldest of Britain's old fortresses. Begun by William the Conqueror around 1070 as one of three "Royal Castles," it became a prison for a period before being abandoned. In Kent, Labour MPs secured eight out of 17 seats. Today, the party has just one, held by Rosie Duffield in Canterbury. expand the Safe Zone app, originally designed to keep university students safe, which will now be available to all that socialise in Canterbury

Other fun things to do include participating in the Westgate's 'escape room' attraction, or grabbing a bite of lunch or dinner in the restaurant set up in the former jail. Canterbury Heritage Museum occupies an almshouse building that dates from 1180; it later became a hospital for poor priests and was rebuilt in 1373. Photograph: Alamy The Canterbury Safety Partnership aims to connect local services, charities, businesses and higher education providers to ensure we are connected and efficiently working together.If you’re visiting the area for a short trip or just looking for things to do nearby, you can explore these towns and cities that are near to Canterbury: The area immediately surrounding Canterbury Cathedral, the Cathedral Precincts, is also worth exploring. The most interesting of the buildings lie to the north of the cathedral and are grouped around Green Court.

The town centre has a range of independent shops and eateries to enjoy, so it’s the ideal place to explore as a romantic getaway or for some retail therapy with friends. Other towns and cities nearby Drama has continued. Nearly 70 years later, Edward Woodward played God in a revival of cycles of the medieval Mystery Plays. Daniel McPherson from Neighbours and The Bill played Jesus, and the performances roamed through the spaces of the cathedral with a huge local cast. “Greatest story ever told,” said the producer. Canterbury Cathedral sits proudly in the city centre, and is one of the oldest cathedrals in the country. There is an entrance fee to enjoy the cathedral and the grounds, but you can spend a few hours taking in the architecture. This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. If time permits, be sure to opt for one of the superb guided tours of the house (a garden option is also offered). Along the way, you'll get a chance to brush up on the castle's fascinating history, as well as take a peek into the sumptuously decorated main hall and staircase, study, library, and dining room.Shown above is an extremely useful, interactive Canterbury map, showing the location of the city situated in the county of Kent in south-eastern England, United Kingdom. Using the controls on the top left of the map you can zoom in to view a detailed street map of Canterbury, get a Canterbury city centre map, or move around to view other surrounding areas.