Canterbury will be celebrating its rich medieval heritage with an inspiring programme of 20 in‑person talks from Friday 1 May to Sunday 3 May. Hosted across 11 sessions in two venues at the University of Kent. The Medieval Canterbury Weekend brings together leading historians, engaging conversations, and fresh perspectives on the Middle Ages.
From gardeners to grocers, cafés to composters, farmers to food banks – a food partnership is about uniting people who care about locally produced food and its journey to reach your table. All welcome - free to members - donation kindly requested from non-members of the Canterbury Society at the door.
The Canterbury City Race brings two easy‑navigation running events to the city: a 5‑mile race and a 5k, delivered in partnership with Saxons Orienteering. You’ll receive a map and basic navigation guidance before you start, then follow the checkpoints on a simple time‑trial format. Expect great refreshments, sports retailers, music and live commentary at the race hub, plus real‑time results streamed directly to their website. Prizes will be awarded for the top three male and female finishers, as well as male and female V40, V50 and V60 winners. The weekend also features optional additional races: a Friday evening Prologue on 22 May at Canterbury Christ Church University, and two Orienteering Sprint races on Sunday 24 May from the University of Kent. Entry for these is available through the main event entry link. Entry fees: £14 Early Bird, £16 from 2 February, £18 from 11 May.
