Christmas Carousel
The Canterbury Christmas Market includes the Christmas Carousel, stalls, food, drink, and a Santa Claus meeting point. VR Adventures and Breakfast with Santa details are available.
What to Expect
Festive Christmas Carousel ride
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Cathedral Precincts
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Rockhopper Events Ltd
Food & Drink
Food and drink purchased at the Christmas Market can be consumed in seating areas. Festive food and warm beverages are available.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families, couples, holiday shoppers
Vibe
Festive, magical, traditional
Energy Level
Low to medium
Budget
$$
Photo Friendly
Weather Sensitivity
Medium (market is outdoors with some covered areas)
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: $$ – Get tickets
- Parking: Several parking options available, including Whitefriars multi-storey, Watling Street car park, and Dover Street car park. Blue badge spaces are nearby.
- Accessibility: The VR rides require climbing 3 small steps. Breakfast with Santa is on the first floor (assistance available). The grotto is on level ground with a small lip to enter.
- Pets: No food or drink from outside is allowed. Alcohol brought from outside will result in immediate removal.
Tips & Advice
- Arrive at least 15 minutes before your booked time slot for activities to avoid missing your reservation.
- Check your junk/spam folders for confirmation emails from 'Canterbury Christmas Market' (hello@canterburychristmasmarket.co.uk) and add it to your whitelist.
- Consider booking weekend slots in advance as they get very busy, though walk-ins are accepted if availability permits.
- Use a modern browser like Chrome or Firefox for the best booking experience, as Internet Explorer is not supported.
- If you encounter issues completing a booking, try again in a few minutes or restart the process, as time slots may become unavailable.
Special Events & Promotions
- Spend £50 or more on bookable activities and receive a 10% discount with coupon code XMAS2026.
- Bookings are highly recommended for weekends.
- VR Adventures have age restrictions: No under 2s; 2yrs on laps; 3-4yrs parental discretion; 5+ seat & headset.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancellations are accepted up to 7 days prior for a full refund minus booking fees. No refunds or re-booking are offered for cancellations within 7 days or for late arrivals.
Can I reschedule my booking?
No, bookings cannot be rescheduled. You will need to cancel your original booking and make a new one.
What should I do if I don't receive a confirmation email?
Check your junk/spam folders and add hello@canterburychristmasmarket.co.uk to your whitelist. You can also check your booking status on the website's account page.
Is parking available?
Yes, parking is available at nearby car parks like Whitefriars, Watling Street, and Dover Street. Blue badge spaces are also accessible.
Can I bring my own food and drink?
No outside food or drink is permitted in the activities. Only food and drink purchased at the market can be consumed in designated seating areas.
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