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Canterbury
Situated off Rheims Way, the Canterbury centre offers a broad range of courses and a superb environment for learning.
Based in a modern, purpose-built venue with panoramic vistas of the city, including a magnificent view of Canterbury Cathedral. The Canterbury Adult Education Centre is within walking distance of the city centre and Canterbury East/West train stations. Highlights include Life Drawing, Oil Painting, Sewing and Languages.
Opening times
Term time
Monday - Thursday 9am - 4.30pm
Friday 9am - 3pm
Outside term time
Monday - Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday Closed
Facilities
- Vending machines are available at the centre
- The high street is approximately 30 minutes walk from the centre. Local shop is approximately 5 minutes walk from the centre
- Accessible toilets are available on the ground floor
- A wheelchair ramp is available to access the building
- An accessible lift is available in the building
- Converser units are available in the classrooms
If you have accessibility requirements, please speak to a member of our Customer Relations team. You can contact us here ahead of your visit to our centre.
Getting there
Nearest parking:
Limited on-site parking. Alternative parking is available at Victoria Park car park approximately 500 yards from the centre.
Bus:
The nearest bus stop is outside Canterbury Academy school. For further details and timetables for buses visit https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
Train:
The nearest train stations are Canterbury East or Canterbury West.
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