Well connected
Canterbury is a well-connected key centre of economic activity in Kent, supporting over 60,000 jobs and contributing to an economy valued at £3 billion.
Internationally known
Location
This is a world-city and district well known internationally thanks to its rich history and vibrant seaside towns of Whitstable and Herne Bay. As a tourism destination, Canterbury already attracts more than seven million visitors each year, from around the globe.
A place of innovation
It’s a growing place of innovation too with a large industry focused university sector supporting research in the jobs of tomorrow and a magnet for exciting start-ups and supply chain businesses.
With £320 million invested in new roads and infrastructure and the legacy of past investment in high-speed rail and proximity to the Channel Ports and Le Shuttle services to France, it’s no surprise more people, visitors, businesses and investors are choosing to invest in Canterbury.
A place that has it all
CANTERBURY STORIES
This is a place that has it all – from its strategic location between the UK and Europe, to people and networks, talent and skills. With business investment such as the £32 million new wine bottling facility for award winning English wine producer Chapel Down, it’s attracting the right attention.
This is a place of innovation that is disrupting and adapting to the future with companies like Ryze Hydrogen leading the way, supported by specialist schools like The Edge Hub at Christ Church University (CCCU), and proximity to one of the world’s leading science and innovation clusters at Discovery Park.
A place of creativity
This is a place of creativity that is driving business success – from investment in TV and film production to sustainable construction, AI, engineering and horticulture. With its enviable quality of life, high-speed broadband and fast links via High Speed One services to and from London, this is the place for a more hybrid lifestyle – to work the way you choose.
A place of opportunity
This is a place of opportunity from commercial led research in environmentally friendly packaging at CCCU’s Biotechnology Hub to strategic high quality logistics sites like Altira Park, perfect located for the Port of Dover and the UK’s motorway network.
