# Canterbury Gaming Convention

- Dates: 15 August 2026 to 16 August 2026
- Location: University of Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom
- Industry: Media & Entertainment

## About

Canterbury Gaming Convention is a gaming event in Kent featuring board gaming, trading card gaming, and role playing. It is organized by the team at Dice & Destiny and includes activities such as a quiz night and various gaming zones. The event is open to gaming enthusiasts.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://canterburygamingconvention.co.uk/)
- [Registration](https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/canterbury-gaming-convention)
- [Agenda](https://canterburygamingconvention.co.uk/whats-on/)

## Topics

- Entertainment & Media

## Where to stay

- **Sun Hotel and Tea Rooms**: 70 m from the venue, 7 Sun Street, Canterbury, CT1 2HX
- **Abode**: 100 m from the venue, 30-33 High Street, Canterbury, CT1 2RX
  - [Hotel website](https://www.abodehotels.co.uk/canterbury/)
  - Phone: +44 1227 766266
- **Cathedral Gate Hotel**: 100 m from the venue, 36 Burgate, Canterbury, CT1 2HA
  - [Hotel website](http://www.cathgate.co.uk/)
  - Phone: +44 1227 464381
- **Hampton by Hilton Canterbury**: 150 m from the venue, 3 stars, 7 St. Margaret's Street, Canterbury, CT1 2TP
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/rcshxhx-hampton-canterbury/)
  - Phone: +44 1227 936505
- **The Pilgrims Hotel**: 210 m from the venue, 18 The Friars, Canterbury, CT1 2AS
  - [Hotel website](http://www.pilgrimshotel.com/)
  - Phone: +44 1227 464531
- **The Thomas Ingoldsby**: 320 m from the venue, 5-9 Burgate, Canterbury, CT1 2HG
  - [Hotel website](https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/pubs/the-thomas-ingoldsby-canterbury/)
  - Phone: +44 1227 463339
- **Travelodge Chaucer Central**: 440 m from the venue, 63 Ivy Lane, Canterbury, CT1 1TU
  - [Hotel website](https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/499/Canterbury-Chaucer-Central-hotel)
- **Falstaff Hotel**: 480 m from the venue, 8-12 St. Dunstan's Street, Canterbury, CT2 8AF
  - [Hotel website](https://www.thefalstaffincanterbury.com/)
  - Phone: +44 1227 462138

## What people are saying

- [Come play board games with us at Canterbury Gaming Convention 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6GDNv-yahQ)
  - Join us at @CanterburyGamesConvention Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th August 2026!We will be putting on two shows this year, joined by friends for our usual she...
- [Canterbury Gaming Convention Chat - LIVE Q&A](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ow2cdyqb_UY)
  - Join Dazz as he talks about Canterbury Gaming Convention 2026! This is being live streamed so you can all take part in the live chat.14th, 15th & 16th August...
- [Creating the CGC 2026 Map Part 3 - LIVE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-HjZDEmf1g)
  - Join Dazz as he creates the map for Canterbury Gaming Convention 2026! This is being live streamed so you can all take part and make suggestions in the live ...
- [Pokemon Gameshow Pilot for CGC (Canterbury Gaming Convention)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBb933f54rA)
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