Set within the heart of historic Canterbury, the Canterbury Christmas Market is a magical, festive event with loads of Christmas-themed stalls and immersive activities for kids and adults! Enjoy mulled wine, hot chocolate, drinks and festive food plus handcrafted ornaments, unique gifts, and beautiful decorations and much much more
For those wishing to make the most of the Christmas Light Parade event, the Westgate hall is hosting a special Twilight Christmas Market from 5pm-8pm this evening, Friday 10 November. Come along and discover dozens of stalls and hundreds of locally-made products, all under one roof with talented Kent makers, artists, crafts people and producers.
One of the biggest events in Canterbury, the Christmas Light Parade marks the launch of Christmas in Canterbury and the opening of the Christmas Market CHRISTMAS PARADE DETAILS Start 6pm: The Christmas Light Parade will set off from the Westgate Towers, led by the Lord Mayor, a drumming band, 100+ children, giant Aladdin puppets, Christmas themed characters and a brass band. Route: St Peter's Street - Guildhall Street - Sun Street - Buttermarket - Burgate - Longmarket - Rose Square (with snow machine!) - Watling Street - Dane John Gardens (via main entrance by Boots). The Christmas lights will illuminate as the parade passes by. Finish 6.45pm: The parade will finish in the Dane John Gardens for the big countdown to Christmas with the Marlowe’s panto cast and Christmas sing-along with Robbie White. Then it’ll time to head back to the high street to enjoy Canterbury's hospitality! For all the details click HERE for our Christmas Switch On Parade Facebook page
DIWALI - FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Celebrate Diwali at Kent College on Saturday 18 November, 6.30-10pm. "Bollywood Blast presents: Diwali - The Festival of Lights Extravaganza", hosted by Paul Babra of Karara Food includes Indian dance workshop with Bollywood Blast, Indian music and authentic Indian food. Alternatively head to the Cook's Tale for a special Diwali 12-course Tasting Menu running until 12 November.
