Accessibility
We want the Canterbury City Show to be welcoming for everyone.
Getting around the event
Canterbury City Show takes place across Westgate Gardens, Westgate Square, and Toddler's Cove — all within a short walk of each other in central Canterbury.
Westgate Gardens
The main paths through Westgate Gardens are surfaced and wheelchair-friendly. The gardens have no width-restricting barriers, stiles, or kissing gates. Disabled toilets are available on site.
The gardens include a quieter wooded area. This area has grassy, occasionally bumpy natural ground — visitors with wheelchairs or mobility aids should be aware the surface is less even than the main paths.
Westgate Square
Westgate Square is a paved road surface. The road is closed to traffic during the event (8am to 6pm both days), creating a flat, step-free space for the Sports Zone.
The Guildhall
The Guildhall is wheelchair accessible and has an induction hearing loop. It's located on St Peter's Place, directly adjacent to Westgate Gardens. For specific details about Guildhall facilities, please contact us.
Parking for Blue Badge holders
Blue Badge holders can park free for up to three hours in most Canterbury City Council car parks. If you're visiting Canterbury for the show, you can register your Blue Badge in advance for use in ANPR car parks.
Register your Blue Badge on the Canterbury City Council website
Nearest car parks with disabled spaces
Walking distances are measured from the Westgate Gardens main entrance on St Peter's Place.
| Car Park | Walk | Disabled Spaces |
|---|---|---|
| North Lane | 253m (~3 min) | 5 |
| Pound Lane | 288m (~3–4 min) | 15 |
| Station Road West (multi-storey) | 329m (~4 min) | 19 |
| Miller's Field | 399m (~5 min) | — |
| St Radigund's | 515m (~6 min) | 6 |
Station Road West has the largest number of disabled spaces and is wheelchair accessible.
Park & Ride and public transport
Canterbury Park & Ride operates from three sites, all with disabled parking:
- New Dover Road (CT1 3EL)
- Sturry Road (CT1 1AD)
- Wincheap
Buses drop passengers at Canterbury Bus Station in the city centre. From there it's about 1,440 metres (17 minutes) to Westgate Gardens. If this distance is a concern, there are taxis available at the bus station, and Canterbury West railway station is a shorter walk (462m) from the event.
Blue Badge parking concessions do not apply at Park & Ride sites.