Timeline
07:18
Grab a hot coffee at Tree City Coffee to keep warm while you walk.
07:33
Walk to the quiet Student Memorial Garden and find a spot facing west. Arrive early to watch the sky lighten.
07:48
Watch the sunrise break on the horizon. The sun sets toward the WSW, meaning the morning light will illuminate the eastern side of the garden and the surrounding campus buildings.
08:08
Head back to Tree City Coffee for breakfast or a second cup while the morning is fresh.
Local tip
Tree City Coffee opens at 06:30. On January 15, sunrise is at 07:48, so you have time to get coffee before the main event.
Check before you go
- Tree City Coffee is open Mo-Su 06:30-21:00.
- Check the route from the coffee shop to the garden if you are not familiar with the campus layout.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Kent (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).