Late Night Christmas Markets: Both markets (Whitefriars/St Georges, plus the Cathedral Precincts market) will stay open until 8pm Park for a £1: Whitefriars' multi-story car park will cost just £1 for the whole evening - but only from 4pm onwards. The other car parks will be charged at the regular price. Festive Snow Showers / Santa's Grotto / Live Music and much more.
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.
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
Come along to a Spectacular Sound and Light Show taking place at St. Augustine's Abbey Embark on a journey through time, as the historic ruins of the abbey become a canvas for an unforgettable multi-sensory spectacle for all ages. Fantastic Tales and Where to Find Them is a collaboration between Canterbury Festival and renowned light and sound artists Luxmuralis, supported by English Heritage.
The Lord Mayor of Canterbury's Christmas Gift Fund's annual Open Air Christmas Carol Service is an outdoor carol sing in Rose Square, Canterbury on Christmas Eve: When: 6:15 PM on December 24 Where: Rose Square, outside Primark What to expect: Christmas music, a Christmas address from the Archbishop of Canterbury, and greetings from the Lord Mayor
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