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Whitefriars Christmas Market

Whitefriars Square, St George's St, Rose Lane

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

Hornby Christmas Trail Trail

Canterbury City-wide

The Hornby Train Trail will be running from 18 November – 22 December 2023   This Christmas climb aboard our festive rail adventure and embark on a whistlestop tour of Canterbury’s medieval streets.   Around Canterbury city centre there will be 38 festive Hornby Train displays hidden in Christmas windows of local businesses. Each time you spot a Hornby train, pop inside and the ‘station master’ will stamp your ticket!   Collect 5 stamps and head to your final destination, Fenwick Toy Department in St George’s Street, to collect your prize. While there, you can also enter the BIG prize draw to win your very own special Hornby Train set and Christmas bundle!   Hop on board by clicking HERE  

Pantomime: Aladdin at the Marlowe

The Marlowe Theatre

Join us for our spectacular magical pantomime! Don’t miss our fun-filled family pantomime Aladdin, starring TV and West End star Kevin Clifton (Strictly Come Dancing, Singin’ In The Rain, Rock Of Ages), children’s favourite TV presenter, Phil Gallagher (CBeebies’ Mister Maker), and Marlowe Legend Ben Roddy. They will be joined by West End stars, Alistair So (Matilda, The King And I), Lauren Chia (Disney’s Aladdin, The Sound Of Music), Shannon Farrell (Betty Blue Eyes) and Zain Abrahams (Demon Dentist) and WhatsOnStage Award winner for ‘Best Performer in a Musical’, Courtney Bowman (SIX The Musical).    

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Worth the Weight Vintage Kilo Sale

Westgate Hall

Worth the Weight Vintage Kilo Sale will be returning to the Westgate Hall on Sunday 10th December with nine tonnes of handpicked vintage and pre-owned stock to have a rummage through, including a great range of winter coats and jackets to keep you cosy this festive season.   There will be 60 rails of clothing, and costs £20 per kilo. Book your entry ticket for as little as £2   Find out more