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Our city is charming all year round, but there’s something about Christmas that really brings Canterbury to life. We’ve compiled our top five reasons to visit, from twinkling markets, pantomimes and choirs, to city trails and Santa’s Workshops.
Canterbury has a vibrant calendar of events, shows and markets so we've pulled together this quick and easy guide to what's on in Canterbury this Christmas...
As the nights draw in and the festive season grows close, there’s usually only one thing on our minds – finding the perfect cosy pub! Take a look at some of our favourite cosy Canterbury pubs below, in the city and beyond...
Canterbury Christmas Market returns this year from Friday, November 12th through to Friday, December 24th with a colourful array of festive huts full of gifts plus the usual delicious range of seasonal food and beverage offerings.
Carol singing, services, concerts, family days out, unique Christmas gifts, festive lunches and Christmas parties! Whatever you need to make your Christmas, discover it at Canterbury Cathedral.
We’re bringing bricks and Christmas together to create the ultimate free family festive experience! Find out how to get involved in this exciting community Christmas project.
Do stalk to this year’s fun-filled, family pantomime Jack And The Beanstalk, with West End star and pop icon Duncan James, alongside Marlowe favourite Ben Roddy, with more star-studded cast members to be announced soon.
Take a walk through Canterbury's twinkling lanes, enjoying a tour of Christmas past and present, from Plum Pudding riots to pantomimes. Enjoy a festive finish in the Christmas Market.
Belle will have her Ball (oh yes she will) in our spectacular family pantomime ‘Beauty and the Beast’ playing at the Malthouse Theatre from 10th December 2021!
From Christmas Markets to Santa’s Grottos to Show Spectaculars and Winter Workshops, this year really might be Herne Bay’s best Christmas yet. Here's our list of top ten events and activities happening in the bay that will keep the whole family feeling jolly and bright this Christmas!
If you’d like to treat yourself to a special festive season this year (and we all have a bit of catching up to do, after last year) we're here to help you to eat, pamper, dress, shop, party and enjoy yourself like an ‘A Lister’.
To help you find the perfect gifts for the little (and big) kids in your life, we have compiled a stocking fillers guide. Pull on your Santa hat - it's time to start Christmas shopping!
Experiences bring you more happiness than possessions and material things so this year, why not give friends and family the gift that keeps on giving with one (or two) of our unique Canterbury experiences.
Here are some of our tops tips to help you have a more sustainable Christmas by shopping in a much greener and eco-friendly way...
Whether you want a mini-break for two, a cocktail masterclass or a festive afternoon tea in a luxurious setting, Canterbury offers something for everyone. Check out our list of top trips or treats to snap up!
Fresh air, seascapes and countryside scenes - when it comes to winter walks and outdoor adventures, you'll be spoilt for choice in Canterbury, Herne Bay and Whitstable.
