Canterbury Christmas Market 2019

November 22nd to December 24th

For coach drivers

Coaches can drop passengers off at the drop-off point located in St George’s Lane, in front of Whitefriars Shopping Centre, where a section of the Christmas Market is located and approximately 400 metres from Canterbury Cathedral.

Canterbury Coach Park is approximately a 10 minute pleasant riverside walk from the city centre. There is no coach parking available within the city walls. The coach park is easily accessible from the main routes into the city with parking machines accepting credit cards and cash. Toilets including disabled, baby changing facilities and water point are available.

Times and charges – open 24 hours per day everyday. £15 for 12 hours.

Download the full information pack and guide in PDF format.

General info

70+ Christmas themed huts plus two craft and produce areas.
A Christmas Market covering Whitefriars Square, Gravel Walk, Marlowe Arcade, Whitefriars Street, Rose Lane and St George’s Street.
A fantastic selection of Christmas gifts plus mouthwatering local and international food and drink options.
Live music and performances on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Santa’s Grotto from November 30th Children’s arts and crafts activities on selected dates.
Golden Ticket Hunt.
See a full list of market stalls here.
See a list of event dates here.

Getting there

Road

Rail

Busses

Local taxi firms

Accessibility

General info – flat access to all market stalls etc.

Shop Mobility

Car parking

Toilets

Market Opening hours

Friday November 22nd to Tuesday 24th December 2019

Sunday to Thursday 10am to 5pm
Friday & Saturday 9am to 6pm
Christmas Eve closes 3pm

Visiting Santa

You can book to visit Santa in his grotto along with his Elves online here.

Our unique experience will create magical memories to last a lifetime! This year children will enter Father Christmas’ new magical Grotto after being greeted by his festive little helpers. In groups of 4, children they will enter the Grotto, where they will take part in a Christmas arts and crafts activity. From here they will enter Father Christmas’ sitting room. Each child will get to tell Father Christmas what they would like to find under their sparkly tree on Christmas morning. Every child will receive a gift out onto Whitefriars Square.

£6.00 per child under 12. Maximum 2 adults per child please as space in the grotto is limited.

Visit Santa FAQ