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Canterbury Christmas Market 2026

Family Friendly
Free

Free festive market of 120-plus wooden huts at Whitefriars, St George's Street and the Cathedral Precincts, open daily 12 Nov to 24 Dec.

About this event

More than 120 wooden huts across three areas: Whitefriars, St George’s Street and the Cathedral Precincts. The organiser says it runs every day for 43 days from Thursday 12 November at 10am, with live music, a carousel, Santa’s grotto from 28 November on selected dates and bookable extras such as VR rides. Visit Canterbury gives the closing date as 24 December. Daily closing times are not published on the pages checked.

Accessibility

Accessibility details not provided. Check with the organiser.

Details checked against the organiser's listing on 29 October 2026. Plans change, so confirm before you travel.

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