The Hospital of Sir John Hawkins, Knight in Chatham
Sir John Hawkins Hospital, High Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4EW
The Governors of this Elizabethan naval Charity invite visitors to see the boardroom that contains artefacts relating to the history and career of Sir John Hawkins, an important English admiral in the 1580s and 1590s, and to the establishment and continuity of the charity which provides homes for needy and disabled mariners and shipwrights and for other ex-service personnel. The charity has been providing accommodation on this same High Street site to eligible service personnel and civilians since 1594. The precincts of the Almshouses occupy a corner of the former St Bartholomew's Hospital and the delightful small garden gives a good prospect of the River Medway, making a pleasant spot in which to enjoy some refreshments.
Timings
- Saturday 12 September:
- 11.00 - 16.00
- Sunday 13 September:
- 11.00 - 16.00
- Saturday 19 September:
- 11.00 - 16.00
- Sunday 20 September:
- 11.00 - 16.00
Location & directions
Sir John Hawkins Hospital, High Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4EW
- Directions:
- The almhouse is situated on the north side of the High Street on the border between Rochester and Chatham the almhouse is between the old Featherstones building and Thrift and Thrive shop
- Contact on day:
- Paul Roberts
- Telephone number:
- +447970474760
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
There is a stairlift to the garden area for those unable to use steps. Wheelchairs need to be folded and carried down. Toilet on site ( down steps ).
Additional information
we are a dog friendly site and refreshments will be avalible during the day
