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Explained: The best places to spend New Year’s Eve in Canterbury

What are your Canterbury New Year celebration plans? Don’t worry, we’ve got your covered. 

CLUB CHEMISTRY

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Where?
Club Chemistry
15 Station Road East, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2RB
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When?
9pm-6am. The latest opening venue in Kent!

What can I expect?
In Club Chemistry’s words ‘’Canterbury’s biggest NYE party’’ – that’s what you can expect. If you’re a nightclub enthusiast and want to party-it-up for New Year’s, then Club Chem is the place to be.

Promoter at Club Chemistry, Matthew Jones-Roberts told The Canterbury Hub:

New Year’s Eve is a BIG deal at Club Chemistry each year.

We look to provide our guests with excitement and a range of fun surprises, along with everything they have come to expect from the most popular late night venue in Kent. With a selection of drinks for £2, bottles of bubbly for just £20, 3 floors of different music and a 6am close, we are confident that everyone who sees in 2018 with us will have a great time without breaking the bank.’’

Tickets are £12pp, buy them here.

Or why not upgrade to VIP and party the night away with a £20 bottle of bubbly for your Canterbury New Year?

THE BALLROOM: MASQUERADE NYE BALL

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Where?
The Ballroom
15 Orange Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2JA
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When?
8pm-3am.

What can I expect?
If you’re wanting to go glam for NYE, then The Ballroom’s Masquerade Ball ticks all the boxes. Expect an ‘’indulgent evening of decadence’’ and prepare to dress up in your finest wear – but don’t forget to bring your mask!

Tickets are £20pp and you even get a complimentary drink on arrival (yay!)

For table reservations and ticket reservations visit their website: http://www.theballroom.co/

 

ABBOTS BARTON HOTEL: NYE GALA DINNER

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Where?
Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel
36 New Dover Road, Canterbury CT1 3DU
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When?
7pm-12.30am

What can I expect?
The Abbots Barton Hotel are definitely spoiling you for NYE. A five course gala dinner, live band and a boogie to bring in the New Year, what more could you want? Well, the fact you receive a glass of Prosecco on arrival plus coffee and mince pies makes it even better! If you’re looking for a relaxed atmosphere, then look no further than here.

All for £99pp! Call: 01227 760341 to book.

 

THE TYLER’S KILN

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Where?
The Tyler’s Kiln
27 Hackington Road, Tyler Hill, Canterbury, CT2 9NE

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When?
7.30pm onwards

What can I expect?
For those who enjoy a welcoming, comfortable pub-setting but wanting the party atmosphere, your best bet is The Tyler’s Kiln. A live band, buffet food, discounts off selected drinks and big screen countdown – the perfect way to celebrate the New Year.

Tickets are £20pp and are available at the bar now!

Why not upgrade to a three-course set menu for £49pp?

 

THE PENNY THEATRE

Credit to: The Penny Theatre

Where?
The Penny Theatre
30-31 Northgate, Canterbury, CT1 1BL
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When?
8pm-2am

What can I expect?
Another one for the pub-lovers on a busy Canterbury New Year! And also one for those who want to attend a free event (yep… free all night!) The Penny Theatre is hosting a cracker of a party with not just free entry, but a free glass of Prosecco at midnight! They also have some great deals on premium drinks, such as Prosecco is only £12.50 a bottle and Jägerbombs are just £2 each – free event and cheap drinks, that’s what we want!

Canterbury Vibes will be supplying the ultimate party hits for your NYE too!