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A talk on the history of Chatham House and the Lion Brewery

Chatham House, 351 High Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1DA

  • 18 Sep 2026
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking required
  • | Talk

This talk looks at the story of Chatham House and the brewery that stood behind it.

Chatham House was built in c1720 as the brewery mansion of the Hulkes Lane Brewery. It became the Lion Brewery in 1877 and closed in 1912 before becoming the furniture and retail outlet of the Featherstone family.

The brewery mansion has undergone a substantial refurbishment and brewing on the site is being revived. 2026 Lion Brewery ale will be available to taste on the evening.

Timings

Friday 18 September:
19.00-21.00

Location & directions

Chatham House, 351 High Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1DA

Contact on day:
Robert Flood
Telephone number:
+447776170751

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:
This is an over-18 event.
Booking website:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-talk-on-chatham-house-and-the-lion-brewery-tickets-1997570459016?aff=oddtdtcreator
Booking opens:
11 Aug 2026 12:00 AM
Booking closes:
17 Sep 2026 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

The building is accessed via stone steps. There is no step free access.

Additional information

Max number of people:
26
Estimated duration:
2 hour(s)

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