Canterbury City Show 2024: The Countdown Begins! 🎉
Dear Community,
The excitement is building - we're just days away from the Canterbury City Show 2024! This weekend, our historic city comes alive with a kaleidoscope of events. 🎭🎨 From soul-stirring choirs and musicians 🎶 to kids zones and picnics, the Canterbury City Show promises a weekend of fun. Don't just watch —be part of it!
🗓️ Next weekend
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend packed with: 🎵Music 🍔 Food 🎭 Workshops 🎨 Arts & Crafts 🗣️ Talks and Community
🌳 Spotlight on Westgate Gardens
Westgate Gardens, our picturesque riverside venue, is set to be a hub of activity during the Canterbury City Show. Here's what you can look forward to:
🎵 Music Stage Enjoy performances throughout the day, including the soul-stirring City Show String Quartet at 11am on Saturday.
🎪 Community Stalls We have a wide variety of stalls for you to explore. Here are just a few highlights:
RNLI: Learn about water safety and support our local lifesavers
Kent Police: Meet your local officers and get valuable safety tips
Rotary Club: Discover how you can make a difference
👧👦 Kids Zone A dedicated area for our younger visitors with fun activities and games.
🧺 Picnic Area Bring a blanket and enjoy a relaxing brunch by the river.
🌼 Garden Tours Explore the beauty and history of one of Canterbury's most beloved green spaces.
🗺️ Other Key Venues
🏬 Whitefriars: Marketplace, workshops, and music
🏛️ The Guildhall: Talks, workshops, and singing
☂️ Umbrella Centre: Refreshments, breakfast rolls, teas and coffees plus the City Show Arts and Crafts Fair and NHS wellbeing zone
NEW! Free Yoga Class at Umbrella Centre, Saturday, 11:00, start your day with mindfulness and movement! Just come along, no need to book.
🎨 Rock Paper Scissors: Series of family art workshops
🛤️ Platform: Flower-brick making workshop
🚌 Getting Here
We strongly encourage all visitors to use sustainable transportation options 🌱
Park and Ride: Your Best Option! 🚗🚌
Make your journey stress-free with Canterbury's excellent Park and Ride service, only £4 per day per car for up to six passengers with buses every 8 minutes (Mon-Sat) and every 10 minutes (Sun)
LOCATIONS: New Dover Road, Sturry Road, and Wincheap
Pro tip for locals: Canterbury residents can get a 20% discount (£3.20 per day) by signing up for a residents rate permit!
Blue Badge Parking 🅿️♿
For Blue Badge holders attending the show Free parking for up to three hours in most city centre car park spaces. Blue Badge holders can park free for up to three hours, but please note this doesn't apply to Park and Ride sites.
☀️ Weather and What to Bring
Good news! The forecast looks fantastic for the weekend. Don't forget 🧢 A hat for sun protection 🧴 Sunscreen🚰 A refillable water bottle
📱 Stay Connected
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🔊 Spread the Word!
Excited? Share this newsletter with friends and family. Let's make this the biggest Canterbury City Show yet!
We can't wait to see you this weekend for two days of creativity, community, and celebration. Together, let's make the Canterbury City Show 2024 an event to remember! 🌞✨
See you at the show!
The Canterbury City Show Team
WIth thanks to our sponsors and supporters