Everyone is welcome to attend the Cathedral service and to enjoy the skilful presentations of dancing around the city. Give thanks for the wonder of beer!
10:45
Procession within the Cathedral Precincts into the Cathedral.
Led by the Hop Queen in her hop bower accompanied by her Princesses.
11:00
Cathedral Service of Celebration and Blessing of the Hops.
Attended by the Lord Mayor of Canterbury.
This year Romney Marsh Morris will dance during the service, celebrating their 10th anniversary.
11:45 approx.
Dancing display in the Precincts.
Following the service, all the attendant Morris sides are invited to dance outside the cathedral entrance.
13:00 approx.
Lunch break
14:00 to 14:45
Tours: First dance
The various Morris sides may be seen dancing around the city centre while the Hop Queen and her Princesses distribute blessed hops to the good people of Canterbury.
Locations: The Butter Market, Clock Tower, Westgate Towers, Rose Lane
15:00 to 15:45
Tours: Second dance
Locations: The Butter Market, Clock Tower, Westgate Towers, Rose Lane
16:00
Procession up the High Street.
From Best Lane to St. Georges Street (between Starbucks and Marks & Spencer).
Again led by the Hop Queen in her hop bower accompanied by her Princesses.
16:10
Massed Display of Dancing in in St. Georges Street.
By all the attendant Morris sides until 17:30, in the space between Starbucks and Marks & Spencer.
(Times are approximate)