Canterbury BID Networking takes place once a month in a variety of different venues. This gives local businesses an opportunity to showcase their establishment and activities to other local business members. Each month sees between 50-60 members come together for an informal, relaxed and sociable gathering. It’s a great opportunity to get to know fellow professionals in Canterbury.
PLEASE NOTE: These sessions are open to Canterbury BID Businesses only. Spaces are limited to 2 per business, unless availability allows. If you are outside the BID area, but would like to become a voluntary member, CLICK HERE to find out more.
If you would like your business to host a networking event, please contact Rachel Pilard.
April Networking
BID AGM and Networking
We are delighted to invite you to our summer networking & AGM at Canterbury Cathedral Lodge!
This is an event for Canterbury BID members.
Join us for our next networking and AGM event at Canterbury Cathedral Lodge on Monday 17 June, from 5.30pm-7.30pm.
Enjoy a selection of complimentary drinks, canapés, and plenty of time to catch up and network with your fellow BID businesses at the beautiful Canterbury Cathedral Lodge.
There will be an engaging presentation where you’ll hear all about our exciting plans for the year ahead including a sneak peek at our new Digital Hub!
For more information about our networking events please click here
Not a Canterbury BID Member? Find out more about Voluntary BID Membership
Hosted by Canterbury BID
SAVE THE DATE – BID BUSINESS NETWORKING
17 June: BID Evening Networking and AGM, The Cathedral Lodge Auditorium, 5.30-7.30pm
14 July: BID Lunch Networking, A Tavola, Burgate, 12.30-2pm
Networking in review
We would like to thank all of the businesses that hosted our events, and to Girlings for partnering with us to make these events possible.
Networking Album 2026
Kesson Pilates Studio, Canterbury City Council, Café St Pierre + Litterpick, St Martin’s Priory, Latchmere House
To view the 2026 networking album to date click HERE
Networking Album 2025
Hampton by Hilton, The Pound, Herringbone Kitchens, The ABode, Lily’s Social Kitchen & Litterpick, Eastbridge & Franciscan Gardens, The Deanery, Cathedral Precincts, Creams Cafe
To view the 2025 networking album to date click HERE
Networking Album 2024
Metrobank, Clarendon Fine Art, Cornish Bakery, Marlowe Theatre, Citi Terrace, The Umbrella Centre, Matches, Socialite, Wagamama, Chatterbox Cafe, Wing Kingz, Sekkoya, Boom Battle Bar, Pho and Fenwick.
To view the full 2024 networking album click HERE
2023 Networking Album
The ABode, Cosy Club, Cathedral Quarter, Eastbridge Hospital, Stag Coffee, Cathedral Lodge, Lilford Gallery, Canterbury Festival, Westgate Hall, Socialite and The Ballroom.
2022 Networking Album
Fitzgerald Jewellers, Cafe du Soleil, No.35, Canterbury Cathedral, McDonalds, Chaps, The Parrot, The Cook’s Tale and Corkk.
Online Networking in 2021
Through Spring to Autumn 2021, we hosted monthly networking sessions via Zoom. Each session welcomed over 50 local business representatives, and showcased local products including a chocolate tasting with Madame Oiseau, beer tasting with Shepherd Neame and gin tasting with The Foundry – cheers to that!
We have been lucky to host networking events at many wonderful local businesses. Not only does it give us a chance to learn more about the history of the business, but is also an opportunity for them to showcase their space and activities – here are a few highlights from previous events:
