Medway
Properties and events in Medway
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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.
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.
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.
Intra Maritime Heritage at Ship Pier, Chatham Intra
Visit Intra Maritime Heritage at Ship Pier in Ship Lane, Chatham Intra where you can have a look onboard SB Cambria, a spritsail Thames Sailing Barge.
Manor Farm Barn, Parsonage Lane, Frindsbury
One of the Great Barns of England; built by the monks of St Andrews monastery in Rochester around 1403, it is one of the longest medieval wooden structures in the country, and an inspiring example of the craftsmanship of the age.
Medway Adult Education - Mixed Media Still Life Session
Free Mixed media art class in one of our Historic Studios at Medway Adult Education, Rochester. Booking is essential. Online at https://www.medwayadulteducation.co.uk/ or telephone 01634 338400
Medway Adult Education - Mixed Media Still Life Session
Free Mixed media art class in one of our Historic Studios at medway Adult Education, Rochester. Booking is essential. Online at https://www.medwayadulteducation.co.uk/ or telephone 01634 338400
Patterned Pasts: Reinterpreting the Brook Theatre Through Heritage Surface Design - a project by Matilda Flood
Celebrating the Brook Theatre's Victorian and Edwardian craftsmanship through illustration, research and community heritage craft workshops, creating new fabric and wallpaper designs for its restoration, culminating in a Heritage Open Days 2026 show.
St James Church, Isle of Grain
View this Grade 1 listed building View some of the photographs from 100 years Look at some of the amazing historic items Enjoy a bit of peace and quiet Refreshments available
St John’s Chatham Site Open
Come along and learn more about the history and the present day uses of St John's Chatham
St Margaret's Church, High Halstow, OPEN DAY
Grade 1 Listed Church, Open Sat 12th Sept, 10.00 to 16.00, participating in Ride and Stride
St Margaret's Church, Rochester
Visit one of Rochester's ancient parish churches, climb the tower and take in the spectacular view of the Medway Towns.
St. John the Baptist Church, Halling - Open Day
A chance to take a look inside Halling's Grade 1 listed church of St. John's.
Stories of belonging in Medway
Free creative workshop for all ages to explore the diverse cultural histories of Medway.
The French Hospital Open Day
Visit The French Hospital on Saturday 12th September from 10am - 4pm. Learn more about the charity, look around and come to the heritage Market in the Square.
The Hospital of Sir John Hawkins, Knight in Chatham
Built on the site of Kettle Hard, a part of Bishop Gundulph's Hospital of St Bartholomew, the almshouses today are a square of Georgian houses dating from the 1790s. They replaced Hawkins' Tudor period buildings.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood tour - part of the Charles Dickens Writing Chalet Open Day
Taking place as part of Dickens Chalet Open Days, join The Mystery of Edwin Drood tour as it explores how this book connects more closely to Rochester (Cloisterham) than any of Dickens’ other works.
Working life on the River Medway - A talk about John Oliver
Join us as we celebrate Heritage Open Days at Medway Archives Centre. We're delighted that Frances Beaumont will be talking about her life with tug boat captain John Oliver.