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Freshers Fest 2023

Canterbury City-wide

To welcome students to Canterbury and to enable them to get know the city all its wonderful businesses, a special Fresher Fest will be held from 16-21 September with activities, giveaways, printed deals and discounts and lots more on offer each day at various times and locations throughout the city   More information will be available nearer the time

GREAT STOUR RIVERFEST 2023

Various Venues, River Stour Canterbury

Each year, thousands of people visit and enjoy the beauty of the River Stour, the second longest waterway in Kent and once a key Roman trade route connecting Britain to Europe. People picnic along its banks, rejoice in a relaxing river tour or walk along the footpaths that offer glimpses of the river.   To celebrate and find out more, join the community for a wonderful week of free river-related events walk, talks, arts & crafts, river dipping and loads more to help you learn more about this beautiful river.   The festival runs from 19-24 September. Click here to see all the events you can get involved with 

BID Breakfast Networking at the ABode

The ABode

This event is for Canterbury BID members only.   Our first networking event of the autumn sees us embrace the new season in the ABode Hotel's stylish Champagne Bar. This is a special breakfast event where you will be treated to complimentary teas & coffees, health juices, fizz and a continental style breakfast buffet. You will also be able to catch up with everyone and hear all the exciting plans for Autumn, Halloween and Christmas   For more information about our networking events please click here   Not a Canterbury BID Member? Find out more about Voluntary BID Membership   Due to the popularity of these events, tickets are restricted to 2 people per business.