Canterbury Christmas Market 2024 Open From November 15th at 10 am   Now extended into the stunning Canterbury Cathedral Precincts (NO charge to get in!)  adding extra festive fun to the established sections in Whitefriars and St Georges. There  is now a total of 95 huts and 150+ stallholders, making it one of the largest Christmas Markets in the South East.   Click here for a map and information of the three areas.   Simply enter via the main Cathedral Gate in the Buttermarket and enjoy a festive treat in the most beautiful historical setting   Find out more here    

(times and days vary) see Whitefriars website for details

Last year Canterbury had Hornby Trains - this year we have Bagpuss!  Bagpuss and his friend Gregory Bear are both paying a special visit to Canterbury this Christmas to celebrate his 50th birthday.   Thanks to Hospices for Hope (supported by the Firmin Family) there will be a selection of Bagpuss collectors’ items, accompanied by gorgeous locally made Canterbury Bear teddies on display in lots of different Christmas windows around the city - but can you spot where they are?   Full details of the trail TBC - watch this space!!

Don’t miss the Marlowe theatre's spectacular magical pantomime Beauty and the Beast, starring Maisie Smith (EastEnders, Strictly Come Dancing, Strictly Ballroom: the Musical), children’s favourite, Phil Gallagher (CBeebies’ Mister Maker), and Marlowe Theatre Legend, Ben Roddy.   Find out more and book   

An unmissable event, complete your Christmas calendar with Fenwick's enchanting Afternoon Tea with Santa.   What to expect Santa’s elves will be waiting to greet you at The Eatery, ready to take you to your table. Little ones will receive an elf hat to wear and can enjoy a spot of Christmas-themed colouring. Once the children’s plates are cleared, they’ll be invited up by the elves for an extra special picture moment, as well as an early Christmas gift to take home.   Booking essential!! Find out more here

Small Business Saturday UK is a grassroots, non-commercial campaign, which highlights small business success and encourages consumers to 'shop local' and support small businesses in their communities.   On Small Business Saturday, customers across the U.K. go out and support all types of small businesses, online, in offices and in stores. Many small businesses take part in the day by hosting events and offering discounts.

Beautiful wooden huts and stands selling festive gifts, food, drink with live music and plenty of entertainment for all the family. Christmas Market Locations: Whitefriars Square, Rose Lane, St George's and the Cathedral Precincts   Find out more click here

A panel of creative experts, together with the Lord and Lady Mayoress and the BID team will tour the city to admire all the beautifully-decorated Christmas windows in the city centre. They will then choose their winner and the runners up   Important: businesses must complete the Christmas Window Competition Form in order to be part of the event   See last year's entries here