Christmas in Canterbury 2017

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Canterbury Christmas lights

switch on Thursday 16 November 5-7pm St Georges Street, Canterbury

You are invited...

live music and entertainment, plus the cast members from The Marlowe Theatre pantomime, Peter Pan

Canterbury made for Christmas

Brought to you by Canterbury Connected Business Improvement District For more details about what’s on this Christmas, see mycanterbury.co.uk #MyCanterburyChristmas

CANTERBURY

STORE NOW OPEN NEW 2018 CATALOGUE OUT NOW

New BoConcept store open now.

Come and be one of the first to visit us and see the New 2018 furniture and accessory collection.

And, remember to ask us about our Free Interior Design Service.

MAKE THE MOST OUT OF YOUR SPACE | BOCONCEPT.COM BOCONCEPT CANTERBURY, 4-5 Orange Street, Canterbury, CT1 2JA 01227 455585, CANTERBURY@BOCONCEPT.CO.UK

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Discover Discover something something special special

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Canterbury’s New

Creative Toy Shop 22 Sun Street

(Near Cathedral Gate)

Come and discover a different kind of toy shop, full of things to make and do.

We specialise in craft projects, family games and unusual gifts that will bring your Christmas to life.

Mention ‘Christmas Gift Guide’ when you spend over £20 and we will also give you a free stocking filler toy.

 01227 504237  canterbury@whirligigtoys.co.uk  22 Sun Street, Canterbury, CT1 2HX

www.whirligigtoys.co.uk

Will you escape the naughty list?

How you escape is all down to your execution You and your teammates are transported back to medieval Canterbury, a time when the pettiest of crimes were met with the harshest of punishments. Locked in jail, there is just an hour left before heads will roll.

You must escape to survive.

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Escape Room Games at

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Dr Wellington’s crime & punishment lab You and your cohorts have stumbled across Dr Wellington's abandoned laboratory at the former Canterbury Experimental Electric Company. With just an hour, can you escape the fate of his many victims?

Death is just the final nail in the coffin.

BOOK ONLINE

onepoundlane.co.uk/escape

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Christmas Shopping?

Then why not visit our newly refurbished restaurant, bar and wine bar?

We have a delicious, seasonal menu using some of the finest local Kent produce, an extensive wine list, and many local ales and beers. Why not pop in today...it makes Christmas Shopping even more fun!!

The Shakespeare Gastro Pub & Wine Bar | 5 Butchery Lane, Canterbury 01227 463252 | www.shakespearecanterbury.com

Loake Shoemakers More than just shoes...

38 Burgate, Canterbury, CT1 2HW

www.loake.co.uk

Tel: 03301 592612

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CHRISTMAS MENU ANTIPASTI 1 course £16.95

2 courses £21.95

3 courses £24.95

Olive Grove Antipasto Selection of Italian cold meats, buffalo mozzarella, olives and bread Prawn Cocktail Peeled prawns mixed with Marie rose sauce Tomato and basil soup Home – made tomato and basil soup, served with slices of ciabatta bread Spinach Briwat (V) Filo pastry stuffed with baby spinach and cheese, served with garlic mayonnaise Avocado & Halloumi (V) Grilled halloumi cheese with tomato, avocado and olive oil

SECONDI PIATTI Tacchino Arrosto Traditional roast turkey with all the trimmings, served with cranberry sauce potatoes and Seasonal vegetables Risotto Ai Funghi Con Formaggio (V) Wild mushroom risotto with spinach, truffle oil, rocket and cheese Salmone San Marco (GF) Fillet of salmon cooked in cherry tomato, spring onion, white wine and dill, served with potatoes and seasonal vegetables Ribeye Steak Pan fried ribeye steak with wild mushroom, served with chips Badawi Tagin (GF) Chicken with olives, potatoes, preserved lemon and vegetables served with couscous or rice

DOLCI Traditional Christmas pudding Served with brandy sauce Profiteroles Al Cioccolato Choux pastry filled with fresh cream, topped with chocolate sauce .

Sorbetto Al Limone Traditional Italian lemon sorbet Torta Al Formaggio Baked cheese cake, served with amaretto cream, topped with strawberry sauce A 10% service charge will be added to groups of 6 or more

OLIVEGROVECANTERBURY.CO.UK  Olive Grove Restaurant

 01227 764388

 12 Best Lane, Canterbury CT1 2JB

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CANTERBURY’S

DEDICATED ELECTRIC BIKE STORE 

Come in and try an Electric Bike

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Buy using the Cycle To Work schemes

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0% finance available

MTB - Biketart HQ Unit 19 Barham Business Park, Canterbury CT4 6DQ Phone: 01227 832582

eBikes - Biketart City Store 21 The Borough, Canterbury CT1 2DR Phone: 01227 479353

Email: canterbury@biketart.com www.biketart.com

Lu nch & Early Di n ner e v i t s e F Celebrate the festive season with friends or colleagues with a three-course seasonal meal including coffee and mince pies in our County Restaurant.

Available from 1st December - 23rd December 2017 for lunch & early dinner.

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Find out more at www.abodecanterbury.co.uk or call 01227 766 266

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The Ambrette’s Chef Patron Dev Biswal has combined traditional Indian dishes with influences from global cuisines, such as French and South East Asian. The result is a range of modern, subtly flavoured food that is sure to delight.

Why not join us at The Ambrette for your Christmas party?

We have a 4 course Party Menu for just £24.95 per head, or a 6 course Christmas party taster menu for £29.95 per head. We are also taking bookings for Christmas Day and Boxing Day dining.

Christmas Booking Enquiries: emma@theambrette.co.uk T: 01227 200777 www.theambrette.co.uk The Ambrette, Canterbury 14-15 Beer Cart Lane

(We are a 2 min walk from Whitefriars car park, 5 min walk from Cathedral)

We believe in a different perspective.

Arundel six seater dining table, £1,550 Alpine throw, £70 Southdown sheepskin rug, £125 Estelle small wooden star, £21

Neptune Canterbury, Wincheap, CT1 3TY 01227 209300, info@neptunecanterbury.com neptune.com/adifferentperspective

Independent retailer of unique cards & brilliant gifts for you, for home, for Christmas

BECAUSE NORMAL IS BORING!

Book online

MAGICAL MEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS Take a time traveller’s quest to find the spirit of Christmas!

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21 BEST LANE, CANTERBURY, CT1 2JB CALL: 01227 464384 EMAIL: THOMASBECKET.CT1@OUTLOOK.COM

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AUGUSTINE HOUSE

2017/18 AT CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY Book your place at our FREE public lectures, part of our exciting programme of talks by high-profile and engaging speakers THE RT HON JOHN BERCOW, MP Speaker of the House of Commons

The Making of a Modern Parliament THURSDAY 30 NOVEMBER 2017, 6pm AUGUSTINE HOUSE, RHODAUS TOWN, CANTERBURY RUTH HUNT Chief Executive of Stonewall

TUESDAY 23 JANUARY 2018, 6pm OLD SESSIONS HOUSE, LONGPORT, CANTERBURY

LORD MERVYN KING

Economist and former Governor of the Bank of England

WEDNESDAY 7 MARCH 2018, 6pm AUGUSTINE HOUSE, RHODAUS TOWN, CANTERBURY

Find out more and book your place at our free public lectures

www.canterbury.ac.uk/ publiclectures

Arthur Pita’s

The Little Match Girl A magical dance theatre adaptation inspired by the Hans Christian Andersen tale.

Wed 6 – Sun 10 Dec Tickets & Information 01227 769075 www.thegulbenkian.co.uk

– Celebrate the Festive Season with us –

Christmas Lunch Menu Two Courses 18,95 Three Courses 22,95 Available from 13th of November 12 noon to 5pm

Christmas Menu 34,95 Available anytime from 13th of November

– Enjoy a complimentary bottle of –

Crémant De Bourgogne this Christmas* when you dine from our Christmas menu (£34,95) on or before November 30th

2 LONGMARKET, PARADE, CANTERBURY, KENT CT1 2JS 01227 786 386 | canterbury@cote-restaurants.co.uk www.cote.co.uk *Offer valid from 13/11/17 to 30/11/17 on tables of 4 or more guests when ordering the premium Christmas menu (£34,95). One complimentary bottle of Crémant De Bourgogne per 4 guests upon arrival. Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Guests must be aged 18 or over.

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The Canterbury Sculpture Trail

Explore hidden Canterbury and experience public art, parks and gardens and the riverside. canterbury.co.uk/ canterburysculpturetrail

King Ethelbert in Canterbury

Discover a different view.

There are ten spots to visit, explore and take a selfie canterbury.co.uk

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Visit Canterbury

The Parrot is a beautiful, historic pub and restaurant minutes from the centre of town. We have an incredible Christmas Menu using some of the finest local Kent produce with an extensive choice of wines, ales and beers to accompany. We also have a roaring log fire for you to relax by and enjoy...

Beautiful two and three course banquets, hand-picked wines and a warm welcome await your Christmas celebration.

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19.95 22 .95

15th NOVEMBER – 30th DECEMBER*

Café Rouge Canterbur y, 3–5 Longmarket, Canterbur y, CT 1 2JS Tel 01227 784984

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*excludes Christmas Day

Be independent

This Christmas Shop in Herne Bay and Whitstable this Christmas for original gifts and produce.

The coastal towns offer a magical Christmas shopping experience, with hundreds of local independent stores and traders.

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Available at McDonald’s , 18/20 St Georges Street, Canterbury, Kent CT1 2SR ®

Every cup of coffee you enjoy at McDonald’s is made from freshly ground 100% Arabica beans sourced only from Rainforest Alliance Certified™ farms. © 2017 McDonald’s.

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Local Travel Information The city of Canterbury is compact and easily explored on foot. However to explore the wider district, including Whitstable and Herne Bay you may wish to use the excellent public transport links to help you get around.

Local Bus Services The Canterbury district is served by Stagecoach South East buses based at Canterbury Bus Station in the city centre on St George’s Lane, CT1 2SY. Visit stagecoachbus.com or download the Stagecoach Bus App to plan your bus journey. You can check live bus times too! No change? No problem! Stagecoach has new cashless ways to pay for bus travel. You can now buy day and weekly tickets on the Stagecoach Bus App, or pay contactless onboard. You can pay contactless for transactions under £30 using your contactless enabled credit or debit card, Apple Pay, or Android Pay. Students - Stagecoach offers discounted academic year tickets for students -studentrider tickets for all students or unirider tickets for Canterbury Christ Church or University of Kent students. Visit stagecoachbus.com for more details.

Park & Ride Park and Ride is the greenest, cheapest and fastest way to get to the heart of the city. There are three park and ride sites located around the city, with regular bus services to the city centre. For more details call 01227 862 000 or visit the website canterbury.gov.uk/parkandride.  New Dover Road - CT1 3EJ  Sturry Road - CT1 1AD  Wincheap, Ten Perch Road - CT1 3TY

Parking Canterbury has 24 car parks in or near the city centre - see the map in the centre of this guide to find out where or visit the website canterbury.gov.uk/parking or call the Canterbury Visitor Information Centre on 01227 862 162.

A HELPING HAND FOR THE HOMELESS On a daily basis we work with Canterbury’s rough sleepers, bringing us face to face with those that have fallen through the gaps in society – and it’s a team effort to resolve.

We need your help. As the numbers continue to grow - we grow in our effort and determination to improve the lives of those in need.

By supporting us through donations and volunteering you can help make a difference.

 catchinglives  @catchinglives t. 01227 464 904 e. info@catchinglives.org www.catchinglives.org Catching Lives, Canterbury Open Day Centre, Palmer House, Station Road East, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2RB

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