Step back in time and start the festive season in Dickensian style.
Step back in time and start the festive season in Dickensian style at the popular Rochester Dickensian Christmas festival taking place on Saturday, 2 and Sunday, 3 December.
Each year, the first weekend of December brings Victorian festivities to Rochester in the form of a Dickensian Christmas, where you can experience street entertainment, readings, song and dance.
You’ll be captivated by Dickens’ characters as you explore the literary journey that was the great writer’s life.
A full programme of colourful and lively events will be published nearer the time.
Led from outside the Victoria & Bull Hotel, by the Town Crier, the procession will move along the High Street and conclude outside the Six Poor Travellers' House, where a short speech will be made.
Led by the Mayor of Medway, the parade of costume characters and performers will start in the High Street by Almon Place. It will move along the High Street, turn left at Northgate into Boley Hill and finishing on the Boley Hill Stage.
Led by the Mayor of Medway, the parade will start on the High Street by Almon Place. It will move along the High Street and turn left into Boley Hill to join the carol service on the open air stage.
This year we welcome the Rochester Choral Society as they lead the magical concert. Join BAE Systems Brass Band and all the festival performers in a selection of popular Christmas carols outside Rochester's magnificent cathedral on Boley Hill, under a guaranteed snowfall.
The voice of England’s Cricket Team, he presents live at the Oval and Lords, as well as other sporting presenter roles, from horse racing commentary for Coral TV to short circuit motor racing. A talented host who will bring the stage to life.
So that you don't miss anything, why not download the festival programme before you arrive?
There are many options for visitors to our Christmas Events to travel sustainably to Rochester. For more details, click here.
The Rochester Christmas Market will be taking place at the same time as the festival. For more details on the market, click here.
Coach booking system has now closed. Most slots are full, but if you need assistance email us for advice.
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Rochester Dickensian Christmas Festival 2023 Rochester Town Centre
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