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A photo of Canterbury high street at night, lit with Christmas lights with text beneath that reads Canterbury Christmas Market - November 12th to December 24th 2021
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Canterbury Christmas Market 2021

City Centre

Canterbury's beautiful Christmas markets are open for business until Christmas Eve selling festive food, drinks, arts and crafts and gifts in the heart of Canterbury's historical city. Expect to see them lining the streets in Whitefriars, St Georges Street and Rose Lane so do go grab yourself a mulled wine and some hot food, meet with friends, listen to the live music or just take a break in between your Christmas shopping. Expect to see: A magnificent lit-up Helter Skelter Visit Santa Experience Santa Paws (just for for well-behaved dogs!) Mistletoe Selfie Booth Bars selling mulled wine, festive cocktails and craft beer Live music each Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Market opening times Monday to Friday 10 am to 6 pm Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Sunday 10 am to 4 pm Christmas Eve closes at 4 pm See Visitor Information and FAQ for further information Click HERE for the official website, listing all the details and a map Click HERE for the Facebook page where up-to date information is regularly posted, including details of live music and last-minute special festive offerings 

A photo of a Helter Skelter ride
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Festive Helter Skelter

Kids will love this! This festive fun Helter Skelter is lit up in gorgeous Christmas lights with Christmas songs playing, creating the perfect soundtrack for kids to have fun and burn off some energy while you stand by and sip a mulled wine and grab a bite to eat (the food and drink hut is right beside it). This will be there every day until December 24 and is located outside Barclays Bank in St George's Street. Find out more about the Helter Skelter and the Christmas Market HERE

Marlowe Theatre Pantomime: Jack and the Beanstalk

The Marlowe Theatre

Do stalk to this year’s fun-filled, family pantomime Jack And The Beanstalk, with West End star and pop icon Duncan James, Strictly Come Dancing’s Joanne Clifton, alongside Marlowe favourite Ben Roddy, returning villain Marc Pickering (Mother Goose, Boardwalk Empire), Milkshake! presenter Nathan Connor and Bobbie Chambers (South Pacific). Jack And The Beanstalk promises to be a giant of a pantomime, so don’t miss out, book today! Please note: Duncan James will not be appearing in the following performances: Sat 4 Dec: 10.30am, Sat 11 Dec: 10.30am, Sat 18 Dec: all performances Sun 19 Dec: all performances, Mon 20 Dec: all performances, Sat 8 Jan: 10.30am Joanne Clifton will not be appearing in any performance before Wed 1 Dec.

Festive Bazaar – Makers/Art/Vintage

Platform

Their next (and last) fair for this year will take place on Saturday 27th November in the yard from 10am-5pm. Join them and a handpicked selection of creative makers and producers for some gift buying with a difference from independent, local businesses. Enjoy a glass of mulled wine and soak up the festive feels and foliage in their little urban oasis. Seasonal foliage and gorgeous handmade wreaths Eco gift hampers and homewares Silver and gemstone jewellery Natural soap and cosmetics Handmade hats and textile accessories Ceramics Cyanotype prints and accessories Handmade bags and leather accessories

A poster for the Canterbury Wine Circuit - 8 vineyards - 16 tastings - infinite enjoyment
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CANTERBURY WINE CIRCUIT EVENT

Westgate Hall

CANTERBURY WINE CIRCUIT EVENT Revive your social life and taste buds this winter for a pre-Christmas get-together presented by Canterbury Wine Festival™. Master of Wine Clive Barlow will lead groups of four around a ‘Wheel of Wine’, moving around 8 socially-distanced slots, as you taste two wines each from 8 producers, learning insights and expertise as you go. The event is being held at the Westgate Hall on Saturday 27 November, find out more and book your tickets HERE

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