Whitefriars Student Takeover 2025

Canterbury students, this one’s for you! Our annual Student Takeover is back and bigger than ever, with an afternoon and evening packed full of discounts, freebies, entertainment and after-party fun.

Pre-registration is now open! Save the queue on the night and guarantee your exclusive Student Takeover discount booklet, filled with vouchers, tear-out tokens and offers you won’t want to miss.

Event schedule:

Whitefriars Square: 2:30pm–5:30pm

Start the party in the square with DJs, competitions, giveaways, a rodeo bull, arcade-style games and plenty of free prizes. Pick up your Student Takeover booklet packed with exclusive tear-out tokens.

Fenwick Student Lock-In: 5:30pm–7:30pm

Exclusive after-hours shopping at Fenwick with student-only discounts, beauty treats and in-store offers.

Boom Battle Bar After Party: from 7:30pm

Wrap up the night at The Riverside with drinks, games and the ultimate student after party hosted by Boom Battle Bar.

Why join us?

Expect discounts, freebies, competitions and plenty of entertainment, the perfect way to kick-start student life in Canterbury.

We’re so excited to welcome you to Canterbury, one of the UK’s most beautiful and historic cities, with a vibrant mix of independent shops, high street favourites, and award-winning places to eat and drink.

Don’t miss out – pre-register now to skip the queue and secure your exclusive discount booklet.