Welcome To

Riverside

Name: Riverside
Address: Riverside Student Quarter, Sturry Road, Canterbury, CT1 1JX, uk
Telephone: +44 1227 939 010
Price range: $$

Nestled in the heart of the historic City of Canterbury sits our Riverside student accommodation. An exciting new student offering to Canterbury, Riverside features a variety of well-designed shared apartments and studios, as well as both study and social spaces.

Our Riverside student accommodation forms part of the city’s new development, the thriving Riverside leisure quarter. Riverside Canterbury sits alongside a number of cafes, bars, restaurants and the Curzon cinema – the perfect hangout spot after a busy day.

Our Riverside student accommodation is also named so because of its close proximity to the peaceful River Stour, the perfect place for a post-study stroll on a sunny summer’s day.

Testimonials

Riverside is great place to live, they have friendly staff, clean social areas, spacious rooms & shared living areas.
- Hannah

Such a wonderful place to live, management are truly incredible. The communal areas are also lovely spaces to relax and meet new people! Overall, this is such an exceptional place to live and a wonderful little family.
- Alice

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What's on offer

Riverside is the perfect home from home for any Canterbury-based students. Residents at Riverside Canterbury will not only benefit from the property’s on-site social spaces, including a games room and lounge, but will also enjoy the exciting neighbouring attractions.

You’ll rest safe in the knowledge that our on-site staff and security are on hand 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to attend to your needs during your stay.

491 Number of rooms

Designed with ultra-modern kitchens, stylish bedrooms and living rooms with unique interiors with that thoughtful touch.

0.5 Miles to City Centre

An abundance of pubs, clubs, restaurants, shops and other recreational activities and events located right on the properties doorstep.

7 Amenity Offerings

Including its very own gym, cinema area and study spaces.

Highlights

Going off to university is often the first time we move away from home which might feel daunting. That’s why we care for our residents in the best way possible, from excellent service to beautiful surroundings. We offer a place where you can feel at home, relax and be completely yourself.

A comfortable place to socialise and chat with friends, or to study in a relaxed environment. Or, just sit back and watch the world go by!

The ideal spot to spend a few hours in your downtime post-lectures, or to take a much-needed revision break. Invite your friends over for a game and tap into your competitive side.

Here you can power through some independent studying, or better yet, invite your friends to work on a group project.

A space to focus on your studies in a more intimate setting, or to collaborate with others in a quiet space.

Our private dining room is the perfect spot for some communal cooking. Group together to conquer a Sunday Roast, or impress your friends with your culinary skills.

The perfect place to get motivated to work out. This space features a variety of cardio machines, including spin bikes, a rowing machine and treadmill, functional training equipment, and also on-demand fitness.

Take a seat at our study booths, a nicely secluded spot designed to help you to conquer that coursework in peace and offer a nice change in scenery!

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Neighbourhood

Situated next to this property you will find The Riverside leisure quarter, an exciting new development which overlooks the River Stour and features a number of cafes, bars, restaurants and a cinema. The property is also within a 3 minute walk to a supermarket, and under a 15 minute commute to the City’s University campus’.

Only

9 minute

Cycle to the University of Kent

Only

11 minute

Walk to Canterbury Christ Church University

Only

13 minute

Bus ride to the University for the Creative Arts

Live

At Riverside Canterbury, our aim is to ensure that every moment of your student experience is as stress-free as possible.

We want you to enjoy your time with us. That’s why here at our Riverside student accommodation, we go the extra mile to boost your day, from the moment you wake up until the sun goes down.

With spaces to unwind with friends and to escape from the stress of exams and deadlines, include a lounge and games area.

Regular tailored event calendar to enjoy everything from cinema nights to arts and crafts.

As part of The Riverside leisure development, the property has some new and exciting neighbours including curzon cinema, as well as a number of cafes, bars and restaurants.

Designed with the student in mind, with plenty of desk and storage space.

Spare change is no longer a concern, payment for our communal laundry facilities can be made via a handy app.

With personal service and support from our Novel Student on-site teams.

This is your new home, and living with Novel student you will be located within the hub of your university City. With close proximity to campuses, but also the City Centre, ensuring the perfect work and play balance.

With a focus on sustainability, we offer complementary on-site bike storage.

Including contents insurance and 100mb’s dedicated wifi, with a personal private network for each resident and all-inclusive bills including gas, water and electricity (to reasonable consumption).

Rooms

Riverside student accommodation offers a mix of rooms in shared flats and private studio apartments.

Inside your apartment, it’s easy to see the difference from your regular student residence. With well-designed bedrooms, dedicated study areas, and modern kitchens, these apartments make the ideal home away from home.

Small double bed, dedicated study area, storage space, private bathroom and access to an open plan shared living, kitchen and dining area.

Private en-suite bedroom within a shared apartment. Apartment sizes range from six to eight residents.

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Double bed, dedicated study area, storage space, en-suite bathroom and private kitchen/ dining area.

Studio apartment with a self-contained bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and breakfast bar or dining area.

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Secure your student accommodation for January 2025!

Whether you’re starting your University course or looking for accommodation for Semester 2, contact the team to learn move about our unbeatable prices and flexible move-in dates.

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As a resident at Riverside you can take advantage of the study rooms and recreational facilities on offer. Browse the amenities on offer at our photo gallery

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