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Barn Photo

12th September - 19th September 2026

Manor Farm Barn

One of the Great Barns of England; built by the monks of St Andrews monastery in Rochester around 1403.
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12th September - 20th September 2026

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.
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12th September - 20th September 2026

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.
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12th September - 20th September 2026

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.
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11th September - 20th September 2026

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.
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25th July - 26th September 2026

Film Location Tours

Where history meets Hollywood
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12th September - 27th September 2026

Secrets of the Tudor Household

Explore the house and discover a few facts (and maybe a few surprises) about those who lived here more than 400 years ago.
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5th April - 25th October 2026

Open Walking Tours

Organised by the City of Rochester Society - free guided walking tours take place from April to October.
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17th October - 29th October 2026

Halloween Scavenger Hunt

Follow the creepy clues to find the witches’ cauldron and win your badge!
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24th October - 31st October 2026

Hallloween Trails at the Guildhall Museum

Scavengers hunt the pictures of the spooky objects we have in our collection around the museum to spell out a spooky word.
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1st March - 31st October 2026

Call the Midwife 0fficial Location Tour

If you’re a fan of the hit series and you’ve been wondering where Call the Midwife is filmed, put yourself in the picture and explore where the real drama happens with a Call the Midwife Official Location Tour.
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16th October - 31st October 2026

Operation Hysteria

Returning for it's 43rd year Halloween Horrors with Face Your Fears.
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24th October - 1st November 2026

Halloween Trails Castle Crumb Snatchers

There are lots of medieval foods left lying around the castle that the rats are enjoying.
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16th October - 6th November 2026

Ghost Tours – Ships & Slipways

Step into the shadows of the Historic Dockyard Chatham on an immersive, torch-lit ghost tour designed to take you beyond the standard visitor route.
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2nd October - 7th November 2026

Ghost Tours – The Ropery Complex

Step into the shadows of the Historic Dockyard Chatham on a torch-lit ghost tour that takes you far beyond the everyday visitor experience.
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24th October - 8th November 2026

Yuck Yard: Barnaby Bilge’s Big Mess

Enjoy a frightfully fun Halloween OCTOBER Half Term
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19th September - 15th November 2026

In Turner’s Wake: Contemporary Visions by Jake Wood-Evans

For the first time, original works by J.M.W. Turner will be on display at The Historic Dockyard Chatham alongside the evocative paintings of Jake Wood-Evans, in a major new exhibition that bridges the gap between the 19th century and the contemporary art world.
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27th November - 13th December 2026

Rochester Christmas Market

Get ready to experience the festive spirit at the 2026 Rochester Christmas Market!
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28th June - 20th December 2026

War Winning Engineering Exhibition

Come by The Royal Engineers Museum to see a new exhibition on the Mulberry Harbours, these harbours revolutionised engineering as we know it.
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1st January - 31st December 2026

Local & Community Events

Discover local community events for Medway residents and visitors to enjoy!
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14th November - 2nd January 2027

Rochester Guildhall Museum: Christmas Crafts

Celebrate the festive season at Rochester's Guildhall Museum with our Christmas trails and workshops. Discover seasonal surprises, get creative, and enjoy a memorable Christmas experience.
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14th November - 2nd January 2027

Rochester Guildhall Museum: Elf Christmas Trail

Celebrate the festive season at Rochester's Guildhall Museum with our Christmas trails and workshops. Discover seasonal surprises, get creative, and enjoy a memorable Christmas experience.
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14th November - 2nd January 2027

Rochester Guildhall Museum: Create your own Christmas Story workshop with Mrs Claus

Celebrate the festive season at Rochester's Guildhall Museum with our Christmas trails and workshops. Discover seasonal surprises, get creative, and enjoy a memorable Christmas experience.
Panto

11th December - 3rd January 2027

Cinderella 2026

Get swept away by the enchantment of this year's spellbinding pantomime Cinderella.
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14th February - 21st February 2027

Half Term Trail: Find the Face

Have fun finding the faces hiding all around this mysterious old townhouse.
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27th March - 11th April 2027

Easter Bunny Trail

Follow the story of the Easter Bunny as you explore the house.

Ongoing Events

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Young Frankenstein

30th October - 31st October 2026

This fun and toe tapping musical. Written by the brilliant Mel Brooks it is a laugh a minute production.

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An Evening of Classic Ghost Stories

30th October - 1st November 2026

Join us for another selection of sensational spine-chilling yarns, including literary classics and even your own spooky tale, if you dare!

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The Sound of the Movies, Live Full Symphony Orchestra

7th November 2026

Experience the magic of live movie soundtracks as The City of Rochester Symphony Orchestra presents The Sound of the Movies. Featuring unforgettable music from Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones, Shrek and more.

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Deck the Halls!

14th November 2026

Victorian Christmas displays and late-night shop opening.

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Mr Scrooge & Co

5th December - 6th December 2026

Mingle with our Dickensian characters as you explore Eastgate House, all decked out for a traditional Victorian Christmas.

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Dickens at Dusk: Carols from Three Towns Theatre Company

5th December - 6th December 2026

Members of the Three Towns Theatre Company will be singing traditional carols outside Charles Dickens’ Writing Chalet in Victorian costume.

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Rochester Dickensian Christmas Festival

5th December - 6th December 2026

Step back in time and start the festive season in Dickensian style at the popular Rochester Dickensian Christmas Festival.

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Storytelling with Victorian Father Christmas

20th December - 23rd December 2026

Dressed in his green robes and holly garland, Victorian Father Christmas will read you a new festive story all about a little robin.

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Greg Chapman’s Paranormal Frauds, Fakes, and Flim-Flam

13th February 2027

The Paranormal is an enduringly fascinating topic, and it is certainly one that has fascinated magician, storyteller and comedy performer Greg Chapman - but he also has a fascination with the lengths some people have gone to fake paranormal experiences.

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Susan Calman: Tall Tales

24th February 2027

For the first time in ten years, beloved comedian, writer and broadcaster Susan Calman returns to the stage with a joyful, whip-smart and wonderfully unhinged evening of stories, silliness and surprise, already adding extra dates due to phenomenal demand!

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