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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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BID Christmas Networking at The Ballroom

The Ballroom 15 Orange Street, Canterbury

SOLD OUT   Canterbury BID's Christmas networking event is being held at local bar and live music venue, The Ballroom in Orange Street on Tuesday 12 December at 5.30-7pm.   You will be treated to drinks and a special Christmas in Canterbury themed quiz in aid of local homeless charity Catching Lives plus time to network with each other.   This event is for Canterbury BID Members only.   Find out more about Canterbury BID Networking, please click here