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Now is the time to Make your Christmas Canterbury

Five reasons to visit Canterbury this Christmas

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.

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Canterbury Christmas Market

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.

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Christmas at Canterbury Cathedral

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.

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Merry Brickmas!

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.

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Cosy pubs for winter in Canterbury

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...

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A food lovers’ guide to Canterbury

If there’s one thing you can be guaranteed of when visiting Canterbury, it’s getting a good meal – often with a pretty cool view! The district is packed with award-winning restaurants, cafés and hot spots for delicious snacks, with most serving unbeatable fresh, local produce straight from the ‘Garden of England’. Whatever your tastes, this guide will help you find the perfect place for you...

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Canterbury Guided Christmas Tour

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.

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Beauty and the Beast

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!

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Jack and the Beanstalk

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.

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Jingle all the way to the Bay

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!

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Inspiration and ideas for a fantastic festive experience

Party like an A-lister 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’.

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Cosy pubs for winter in Canterbury

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...

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Find the perfect stocking fillers

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!

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I'm dreaming of a greener Christmas

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...

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Book your festive stay

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!

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Our guide to giving the gift of experience

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.

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Wrap warm and escape this winter

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.

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Six reasons to book your stay directly

Time to ditch the booking websites! A bit of googling is all it takes to find your ideal accommodation – and get a great deal in the process.

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