Whitefriars is Canterbury's award-winning shopping district, offering a prime location for experiential marketing and brand activations. Its diverse retail mix and historic setting make it ideal for engaging with both locals and tourists.
Key features:
1.1 million monthly visitors
One space available for brand promotions in Whitefriars Square
Over 70 leading fashion and lifestyle retailers
530 parking spaces
Regular events including big-screen showings and Christmas market
Transport links:
Bus: Adjacent to Canterbury bus station
Train: Close to both Canterbury East and West stations
Car: 530 on-site parking spaces and park-and-ride scheme
Nearby areas of interest:
Canterbury Cathedral: UNESCO World Heritage Site
Canterbury Roman Museum: Historical attraction
The Marlowe Theatre: Major performance venue
St Augustine's Abbey: Historic ruins
Canterbury Tales Visitor Attraction: Interactive medieval experience
Whitefriars' position as Canterbury's main shopping destination, combined with its high footfall and proximity to major tourist attractions, creates excellent opportunities for engaging brand experiences. The mix of affluent locals, students, and tourists offers a varied audience for impactful marketing campaigns in this historic city.... Read more
The South, England
Demographics
Avg. dwell time/visit
50 mins
% ABC1
77%
Avg. spend/visit
£55
Women
50%
Men
50%
Weekly footfall
250,000
Age
(Z) 16-24 yrs - 30%
(Y) 25-39 yrs - 20%
(X) 40-58 yrs - 20%
(BB) 59-68 yrs - 30%
CACI. Data is common to all spaces within the location.