Wimbledon is coming to Whitefriars. The team behind City Feast are now bringing a taste of Wimbledon to Whitefriars Square from Monday 28 June through to Sunday 11 July. Shoppers will discover a giant screen with all the matches screened for FREE plus a Pimm's and champagne bar, Curious Brewing Defender Bar, Sipsmith Gin London Taxi Gin Bar, Strawberries and Cream, table tennis tables and deckchairs. Find out more HERE
Independents' Day UK (#ukindieday) will be running on the 3-4 July 2020. This national campaign is run by Independents’ Day UK, an organisation which exists to support and promote independent retail businesses across the UK all year round, but with an annual focus on July 4th. If you would like to get involved, visit their website to register HERE.
City Feast is returning this weekend! Stretching alongside the river next to The Marlowe Theatre towards the picturesque Solly's Orchard, serving up a diverse selection of authentic street food, drinks and cocktails. Expect chilled, relaxed and friendly vibes, plenty of seating with the city centre literally right beside you for shopping.
Summer BID Networking is confirmed for 21 July at 5.30-6.45pm in partnership with Girlings Solicitors. Local distiller The Foundry will provide us with a gin tasting session. The event will include updates on Net Zero business support, news from the Riverside Development plus a chance to network in our breakout rooms. To book your place please email EMILY but hurry -spaces are limited and this will be VERY popular.
West-End smash comedy hit The Hound Of The Baskervilles comes to the Westgate Gardens this summer! Running from 22 July-1 August, Ben Roddy (one of the country's most popular panto dames) will be providing some outdoor laughs in this comedy spoof. Tower House will provide a stunning backdrop and its proximity to the city centre will enable the audience to enjoy the all the city's food and drink offering both before and after the production. We are delighted to be sponsoring this event which starts at 7pm every evening. Find out more HERE
Free Park & Ride Today Simply park your car at any of the P&R sites for FREE, and travel into the city with no queuing for car parks or hunting for spaces and paying per hour, a relaxed way to visit the city without the stress. Park at any of these sites for FREE: Wincheap New Dover Road Sturry Road On the last Sunday of the month which fall on the following dates: Sunday 25 July Sunday 29 August Sunday 26 September Find out more here
Student Shopping Night returns to Canterbury. Expect lots of discounts, goody bags, giveaways and live music and events going on in Whitefriars and in the rest of the city. More information will be available nearer the time -watch this space
Kent Coffee Festival is set to Celebrate all things coffee that Kent has to offer! We are so hyped about coffee and the industry surrounding it; from speciality roasters through to innovative technology solutions and cosy coffee culture, we have noticed that there is so much going on in our county that we should be shouting loud and proud about it and that’s exactly what we are going to do! Hosted up at the Gulbenkian at the University of Kent, this event is a perfect Bank holiday treat for coffee lovers
Popular street food market City Feast will be setting up in Guildhall Street this weekend for a 4-day spectacular providing delicious food, craft beers and cocktails giving people plenty of reasons to visit and spend time in Canterbury. Friday 27 - Monday 30 August. Find out more HERE
Kent's International Family Arts Festival! Gulbenkian is delighted to announce bOing! International Family Festival is bouncing back on Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 August 2021! Reunite with family and friends this August for an amazing weekend of the very best in theatre, dance, films and fun for all the family, packed with magical performances and experiences on the beautiful University of Kent campus in Canterbury. bOing! International Family Festival 2021 is free to enter, with indoor performances ticketed. The programme will be announced in May, and you can be the first to find out more by signing up:
Free Park & Ride Today Simply park your car at any of the P&R sites for FREE, and travel into the city with no queuing for car parks or hunting for spaces and paying per hour, a relaxed way to visit the city without the stress. Park at any of these sites for FREE: Wincheap New Dover Road Sturry Road On the last Sunday of the month which fall on the following dates: Sunday 29 August Sunday 26 September Find out more here
