Medway
Properties and events in Medway
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
6 Poor Travellers' House
6 Poor Travellers' House has been closed to the public for a number of years. There are plans in place to re-open it to the public as museum in 2027, but in the mean time, we are open for one day only.
A heritage walk around Cliffe Pools Friday 18th September
A guided walk around Cliffe Pools to look at the historical defences and natural heritage in the area.
A talk on the history of Chatham House and the Lion Brewery
This talk looks at the story of Chatham House and the brewery that stood behind it.
Adipat Virdi Presents SANGAT: We Are, Other - an immersive workshop experience
An immersive workshop exploring Sikh stories of identity, heritage and belonging in Medway. Discover local stories and experiences, reflect on your own heritage and identity and explore what connects us through our differences.
Afternoon guided tour
Step inside 300 years of military engineering history with a guided tour of the Royal Engineers Museum, running from 5pm to 6pm. Led by one of our knowledgeable guides.
Behind the Scenes Tours at the National Maritime Museum's Ship Model Store
Take a peek behind the scenes with special tours at the National Maritime Museum's dedicated ship model store at the No.1 Smithery, Chatham: discover the amazing variety of ship models, and find out more about their Everyday Histories!
Boundary House Photo Gallery and Painted Room
Boundary House in Chatham Intra - a photographic gallery of historic images from the High Street and access to the former Featherstones boardroom with its c1720 painted panels
Brook Theatre Restoration Project Tours
Join us on site to find out more about the restoration of the Brook Theatre, built in 1899 as Chatham Town Hall. Daily social media posts will also be sharing its history, architectural highlights, and the challenges of this major project.
Charles Dickens' Chalet Open Day
A chance to see inside the ground floor of Charles Dickens' iconic 160-year-old, Grade I listed Swiss chalet, situated next to Eastgate House, in Eastgate Gardens, off Rochester High Street. Talks and tours on offer throughout.
Chatham Historical Society
We are a historical society hoping to engage with a wider audience and promote our heritage. Our group will be located at St Johns Church, Railway Street, Chatham
Chatham House and the Lion Brewery
Chatham House - early Georgian brewery mansion and the Lion Brewery
Chatham Intra - a talk on the part of Rochester called Chatham
This talk explores the historic Chatham Intra area and is a virtual walk from the Nags Head pub on St Margaret's Banks to the boundary with Chatham.
Chatham Masonic Hall, 5 Manor Road, Chatham
Chatham Masonic Hall is a purpose built centre, designed by George Bond in 1904 as the 'Chatham Masonic Book Society Hall'.
Commissioner's House Taster Tour
Following a £3.8m restoration, we invite you to explore the newly restored rooms of Britain's oldest Naval residence at The Historic Dockyard Chatham.
Docking Station Medway Open Day
Discover plans for Docking Station, an exciting project transforming the Grade II listed and a Scheduled Ancient Monument former Police Section House , into a new digital hub for Medway.
Everyday Histories - University of Greenwich, Medway campus
Uncover over 120 years of history to find out how a Royal Naval Barracks became a modern university. Join us to step back in time to 1903 to see what it was like and discover the secrets of Medway Campus.
Explore a medieval Bridge Chapel and Victorian Bridge Chamber
Discover 600 years of history and soak in the atmosphere of a rare surviving medieval Bridge Chapel and Victorian Bridge Chamber. Enjoy beautiful views over the River Medway and explore the Trust's art collection including a work by Dame Tracey Emin.
Gillingham Library Gillingham FC Supporters' Club film screening
This is a screening of the Oral History Medway film of Gillingham FC supporters' memories of going to watch the club over the years. The film was part of the Sporting Heritage film festival in 2025.
Hoo St Werburgh church history open day
11th century church with displays of it's historic features and archive materials. Open for self-guided tours and refreshments with cream teas available in the afternoon.
Huguenot Museum
The Huguenot Museum is the only museum of Huguenot history in the UK. The Huguenots were French Protestants who escaped religious persecution from the 16th century onwards.