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Christmas in Canterbury
Wander through medieval streets glowing with fairy lights and see how the timber-framed buildings are dressed for the season. The air carries that unmistakable mix of roasted chestnuts, mulled wine and cold winter stone. Canterbury at Christmas feels like stepping into a storybook. Journey on the Kent & Sussex Steam Railway on Christmas Eve with mulled wine and a visit from Santa, explore Canterbury with its stunning cathedral and Christmas market, and enjoy a Boxing Day visit to a typical seaside resort and take in the brisk sea air.
© Chapter of Canterbury Cathedral
Places you'll make memories
- Canterbury
- Kent & East Sussex Railway Santa Special
- Margate
5 days from £789pp £1,578 for 2 people Single Room Supplement from £159pp
See datesYour Tour Includes
- 4 nights at a comfy hotel with English breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- Tea, coffee and cake on arrival
- Afternoon tea on Christmas Eve
- Traditional Christmas Day lunch
- Mulled wine and a mince pie on Boxing Day
- 2 nights of live entertainment
- Local joining points
- No lugging your luggage
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then travel to Kent. On arrival, you will be welcomed with refreshments and cake while we check in. Tonight, relax and enjoy dinner.
This morning, we enjoy a fantastic festive experience on the Kent & East Sussex Steam Railway. We will take a 75min journey in festively dressed traditional carriages with a glass of mulled wine or hot drink, plus a visit from Santa!
This afternoon, you have free time in Canterbury to explore. You could visit the Christmas market or see the stunning cathedral. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Canterbury Cathedral is one of the largest and most iconic religious buildings in the UK. The town itself also offers a delight of independent shops and cafés.
Please note: if you wish to enter Canterbury Cathedral, you must purchase a ticket. To avoid disappointment, we advise arranging this advance. Tickets are subject to availability and, due to the time of year, may be very limited.
We return to the hotel for afternoon tea and time to relax. Dinner this evening will be followed by live entertainment.
Merry Christmas! We have a day at leisure in the hotel to relax and unwind. Built in the 1830s, the hotel has lost none of its charm and elegance, and is set in two acres of beautiful, landscaped gardens. We enjoy a traditional Christmas lunch and, if you'd like, you can watch the King's Speech in the Westfield Bar. This evening, there will be a buffet-style dinner and in-house entertainment.
We return to the hotel in the afternoon for a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie. Dinner this evening will be followed by live entertainment.
After breakfast, we journey home.
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You will stay for four nights at the 3-star Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel in Canterbury.
Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel
Location: 36 New Dover Road, Canterbury, CT1 3DU
Abbots Barton Hotel is a grand Victorian Gothic 3-star hotel set in tranquil surroundings in 2 acres of landscaped gardens. It's just a 10-minute walk from Canterbury City Centre and is an ideal base for discovering the delights of Kent. The lovely furnished bedrooms feature all the mod cons you would expect including a modern bathroom, complimentary toiletries, towel warmer and hairdryer. Enjoy a flat screen TV, USB radio alarm clock, kettle & complimentary tea & coffee station. Head to the Westfield Bar for a relaxing pre or after dinner drink and enjoy the ambience of the evening.Hotel Facilities
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Room
- TV
- Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
- Hairdryer
- Safe Box
- Shower or Bath
- Telephone
- Free Wifi
- Iron or Trouser Press
General
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Lift
Service
- Room Service Available
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- Laundry Service
- Dog Friendly (selected rooms)
Hotel
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Lift
- WiFi Available
Single Supplement from £159.00
