Local hot spots

Tips from our students about the local area:

Food Shop’s

Tesco Express - is opposite accommodation and has the longest open hours in Sidcup, it is so convenient. Great for when you run out of toothpaste.

Co-operative - Large “Cornershop” most of us use it for are weekly shop as it is 3min walk form accommodation and on the way back from the college.

Morrison’s - Large Supermarket on Sidcup High-street there is a great rage of food and a half an aisle for glucose and lactose intolerants etc. TIP! If you go in the evening you get all the food sales and there are often weekend job opportunities.

http://www.opening-hours-uk.co.uk/opening-hours/morrisons-supermarket-sidcup

Waitrose - Supermarket on Sidcup High-street great for all you nesh foods and drink and they do cheap good coffee. TIP! you can get a free hot drink each time you shop here if you apply for a my Waitrose card. https://www.waitrose.com/home/mywaitrose/free_tea_or_coffee.html

Superdrug - is on Sidcup High-street the main place to go for your hygiene and beauty needs.

Top TIP! Don’t forget your bag so you avoid the bag charge.

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Restaurant’s & Café’s

Sidcup has no shortage for Restaurants, takeaways and coffee shops. If it is hang over food you are after then Tulips is just across the road from accommodation, or if you want a takeaway then Dominos, Curry Mahal or Hing’s are the place to go, otherwise, you go out with your friends or parent to any of the following,

English breakfast - Tulip Cafe & Restaurant

https://www.zomato.com/london/tulip-cafe-sidcup/menu

Italian – Toscana

http://restauranttoscana.co.uk/

Indian - Curry Mahal

http://www.currymahal.com/

Mexican - El Bandito

https://www.zomato.com/london/el-bandito-sidcup/menu

Chinese - Hing's

https://www.zomato.com/london/hings-sidcup/menu

French European - Chez Pascal

http://chez-pascal.co.uk/

American - Hello Burger

http://www.helloburger.co.uk/

Turkish - Bosporus

http://www.bosphorus-sidcup.co.uk/

Mediterranean – Cinquanta

http://www.cinquanta.co.uk/

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Pub’s

There are lots of pubs in Sidcup but these are the most popular ones for the Bruford students. Pubs in Sidcup don’t let people in past 11pm and most close at this time too. All three provide bar food.

Iron Horse – 3min walk from accommodation, there is often a live band or an Open Mic Night.

Ye Olde Black Horse – down the road from Sidcup Station just a classic pub (sports TV)

http://www.johnbarras.com/pub/ye-olde-black-horse-sidcup/c7762/?utm_source=g_places&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=places&utm_content=c7762

Portrait – On the Sidcup High-street, a popular place to watch sports.

http://www.portrait-sidcup.co.uk/

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Shopping & Retail

Bluewater – is the UK’s largest shopping centre, it has everything and is 45min by bus or 25min by car.

http://www.bluewater.co.uk/

Charity shops – Sidcup High-street is full of these for furniture to clothes, it is great for costume, props and set and you can always find something for yourself.

Poundland – get deals on washing detergent and softener, if you are inventive it is great for equipment and materials for making props to model boxes.

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Activities

Cineworld – Bexleyheath is the east to get to and affordable.

https://www.cineworld.co.uk/cinemas/london-bexleyheath

Odeon Orpington – further out but the largest cinema near Sidcup.

http://www.odeon.co.uk/cinemas/orpington/221/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=maps&utm_content=orpington&utm_campaign=googleplaces

Lamorbey Park – Sidcup is full of small pockets of parks, but Lamorbey is the most commonly used by Bruford students, as it is at the back of college.

http://www.parksandgardens.org/places-and-people/site/1998

Sidcup Train Station into London – it is opposite accommodation. Heading into London takes 25min and you get off at Charring Cross, Waterloo, London Bridge or Canon Street. TIP! You should get a student oyster card and attach it to your 16-25 rail card to get a double discount on travel costs and avoid travelling at peek time as it is much cheaper.

https://tfl.gov.uk/bus/stop/490001249F/sidcup-station?lineId=492

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Hotel

Premier Inn - great for friend’s and parent’s to stay, it is part of the same building footprint as Christopher Court. http://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/england/greater-london/london/london-sidcup.html

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Post

Post Box – Directly outside halls

Post Office – on the Sidcup high-street

http://www.openinghourspostoffice.co.uk/Post%20Office%20Sidcup%20-%20Sidcup%20(Kent)/DA14%206DJ/Sidcup/17320

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Heath, Beauty & Care

Sidcup Leisure Centre – open 6.30am-10pm and is used the most, as it is on the walk to Rose Bruford and it has everything swimming pool, gym, yoga classes…

Better Gym Sidcup – on Sidcup High-street, there is a monthly membership fee of under £20. Students are not charged a joining fee. Open between the hours of 6.30am-10pm

Fine line Barbers – situated directly opposite halls

Hairdresser - Smudge £5 off during a week day. Smudge is opposite Christopher Court friendly and very convenient.

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Register at the Doctors

Woodlands Surgery - turn left down station road and it’s a 15min walk or 5min on bus,

http://www.woodlandssurgerysidcup.nhs.uk/

Station Road Surgery - turn right and walk 3min up the road http://www.stationroadsurgery-sidcup.nhs.uk/

Queen Mary’s Hospital - Address: Frognal Avenue, Sidcup, DA14 6L http://qmh.oxleas.nhs.uk/

Dentist – Sidcup Hill Dental Care. http://www.sidcuphilldentalcare.co.uk/

Meet the team

James Tallon- General Manager, Christopher Court

I am responsible for the management of Christopher Court and the team who help me run it.

I love the diversity of working here. Our students come from all over the world and have some great stories to tell.

When I’m not working, I’m a bit of an extreme sports fan! I love sky diving, scuba diving and running marathons and ultra-marathons.

Maryana Renava- Facilities Assistant

A typical day for me includes managing contractors, post room duties and most important of all, being on hand to help our students.

I’m energetic and out-going and I love to smile! Outside of work, my favourite things are travelling and yoga.

Louise Mitchell- Housekeeping

My typical day revolves around keeping all the communal areas of Christopher Court cleaned and welcoming for our students and I really enjoy being part of the Sodexo team.

I like to be busy so the Christopher Court job is perfect for me. I’m not really a morning person but the team and the job always get me energised as soon as I arrive. (And I have a passion for Husky puppies!)

Kim Hewetson - Housekeeping

Like Louise, I also help look after the communal areas of Christopher Court.

I’m very passionate about everything I do at work and in my home life.

I spend as much of my free time with my family as I can, at home or travelling together and I simply love being a grandmother!

Frequently asked questions

Q1, Is it easy to travel into London to see the sights when I’m staying at Christopher Court?

The transport links to the rest of London are very good with the train station less than a minute away.

Q2, Can I get parcels sent to Christopher Court?

Yes, the reception is staffed 24 hours a day and we receive parcels on behave of students.

Q3, As I’m traveling a long way is there somewhere local to buy toiletries and laundry items?

Yes there is a small supermarket opposite and a larger super market 10 minutes away. You can also purchase a "starter" pack in advance of your arrival by visiting click2campus by clicking here. We will place the items in your room.

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Q4, Do I need a bike lock?

Yes the bike store is locked and is monitored on CCTV but you will need your bike lock for when you go out.

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Q5, Is there a hotel nearby so that my parents can stay when visiting me? Yes there is a Premier Inn next door.XX

Q6, Can I connect my computer to the internet by wire or do you only provide WIFI?

We do provide hard wire assess to connect devices to the internet in all of the rooms.

Q7, Do I need a TV licence?

Yes you require to have a TV licence even if you are streaming TV.

Q8, is there a gym on site?

No but there are gyms in Sidcup.

Q9, Do i need to get my own insurance?

Yes you require to have your own "contents insurance" and we recommend Endsleigh for this.