We hope you’ve had a wonderful summer!

This coming weekend marks the end of the summer and sees the nearby Dane John Gardens transformed into a smorgasbord of the best of local food and drink as the Canterbury Food & Drink festival takes place.  A hugely popular three day event which celebrates all that is Kentish. there will be over 150 mouth-watering produce stalls lining the ancient city walls as well as music, street entertainment and family workshops.

As the nights draw in there is still plenty to look forward to … Canterbury Arts Festival, the largest festival of Arts and Culture in the region, kicks off on 18^th October for a fortnight.   With over 200 free and ticketed events including music, theatre and dance, comedy, science, exhibitions and walks and talks the festival is one of the most important events in the South-East.  Some of the events to choose from include a concert by the Russian State Philharmonic Orchestra, a play starring Simon Callow as ‘The Man Jesus’ (both at the Marlow Theatre) and the Taylor Wessing Portrait Prize at the Beaney House of Art & Knowledge.  Please click here to view the full programme or to book tickets.  Rooms at the Falstaff over the period start at 79.00 per night for a double room.

Planning further ahead, if you’re looking at festivities around Christmas, the annual pantomime returns to the Marlowe on 28^th November.  Aladdin features an all-star cast, including Scott Maslen (EastEnders) as Abanazar, Cbeebies’ Mister Maker Phil Gallagher (Wishee Washee), everyone’s favourite dame Ben Roddy (Widow Twankey).  Tickets can be booked by following this link.

Finally, we’re pleased to say that The Falstaff has recently joined Instagram – we’d be delighted to see any photos you have taken of the hotel or the local area.  If you haven’t already joined us on Facebook or Twitter please click on the links to follow us.

We hope to see you in Canterbury soon.

With very best wishes,
The Team at The Falstaff.