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Art and Leisure in Canterbury

The information presented on these Canterbury pages is based on the Canterbury City Centre Street Map and Guide

CINEMAS:
MGM Cinema, St. George's Place (D4). 2 screens. Tel: 462022 for information, and (01645) 100262 for bookings.
Cinema 3, Gulbenkian Theatre, University of Kent. Tel: 769075. Leave the city centre along St. Dunstan's Street or St. Stephen's Road, and follow the signs for the University. (See local press for programme details).

THEATRES:
The Marlowe Theatre, The Friars, Canterbury (C2). The Box Office is open Monday to Saturday, 10.00-20.00, and on Sundays 2 hours before curtain up when there is a performance. Tel: (01227) 787787. A wide range of entertainment is offered including opera, ballet, plays, musicals, comedy and pantomimes. Disabled access.
Gulbenkian Theatre, The University of Kent, Giles Lane. Tel: 769075. Leave Canterbury along St. Dunstan's Street, or St. Stephen's Road and follow the signs for the University. Box Office open Monday and Friday 10.30-17.30, Tuesday-Thursday 10.30-19.30. Drama, Dance, Film and the Annual University Opera. Cafe-Bar. Disabled access is provided, but patrons using wheelchairs must have able-bodied escorts. There is a frequent bus service from the city.

MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT VENUES:
Canterbury Choral Society. Enjoy an evening with the acclaimed Canterbury Choral Society. Concert performances are held throughout the year in the Cathedral. Tickets from Canterbury Bookings Ltd. Tel: 455600. Website
The Visitor Information Centre has details of local pubs, clubs and restaurants where you may enjoy a wide range of music.

For further information about Canterbury, including a free visitor pack, please contact the Canterbury Tourist Information Centre.