Medway chosen to host annual UK wide Heritage Conference in 2027
Heritage Network has announced that their annual conference will be held in Medway between 3 and 5 October 2027.
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Japanese ambassador visits Medway
Yesterday (24 September) Medway welcomed His Excellency Hiroshi Suzuki, the Japanese Ambassador, to Medway.
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Creativity and culture helping to build healthier, happier and more connected communities
The Medway Creative Health Place Partnership was established in 2024 thanks to £400,000 from the Arts Council England Place Partnership Fund.
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Discover Medway’s hidden stories this September with Heritage Open Days
Residents and visitors are invited to discover the buildings, places, stories and spaces that make Medway unique as Heritage Open Days returns.
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![Panto 2026 cast. [From left to right] Alex Antsey, Andrew Curphey and Ellie Clayton.](//www.medway.gov.uk/images/Panto_1_660.jpg)
This year’s Medway Christmas Panto is set to be an absolute ball
It may still be summer in Medway, but panto season is always just around the corner – and this year we have an enchanting tale of magic and true love.
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Summer fun in Medway
The school summer holidays are almost here, and there is plenty to do and see right here in Medway.
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Charles Dickens’ Swiss Writing Chalet saved for generations to come
The chalet where Charles Dickens wrote some of his last novels is set to get a new lease of life thanks to support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, in time for National Writing Day.
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Heritage projects across Medway receive funding boost
Heritage projects across Medway have been awarded more than £118,000 in grant funding as part of the Medway Heritage Place programme.
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Grants of up to £30,000 available for heritage projects in Medway
Grant funding is being made available to support heritage projects across Medway as part of the Medway Heritage Place project, in partnership with The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
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Community map detailing Medway’s heritage hotspots launched alongside report
A map detailing more than 200 local heritage assets identified by residents has been launched alongside a report detailing 12 months’ of community and heritage sector consultation in Medway.
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Spook-tacular activities in Medway this October half term
From spooky trails to creepy crafts – there’s a frightfully fun-packed half term on offer in Medway.
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Historic Places Panel visits Medway
We recently hosted a team of national experts to explore and discuss the regeneration of historic cities and towns.
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Kent and Medway planning to join forces on new tourism and inward investment venture
Kent County Council and Medway Council are planning to join forces to continue the work of Visit Kent and Locate in Kent after both organisations went into liquidation last month.
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Journey into Wonderland at Eastgate House this Easter
Back by popular demand, get ready to jump into the curious and magical world of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland at Eastgate House this Easter.
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Iconic Lightship LV21 Anchors at Chatham’s Historic Dockyard
The iconic LV21, a National Historic Ship (No. 2330), has this week returned to Medway and docked at The Historic Dockyard Chatham, marking a significant moment in its journey.
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Celebrating the life and legacy of Medway pioneer Thomas Aveling
September marks the 200th birthday of a man whose work not only helped shape Medway but the rest of the world.
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Popular Summer Trails return for summer holidays
Explore the unique heritage attractions on your doorstep this summer with Medway’s Summer Trails.
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Go Wilde for Oscar at new show
‘I can resist anything except temptation’, said the great Victorian playwright and poet Oscar Wilde, in one of his famous witticisms...
![Panto 2026 cast. [From left to right] Alex Antsey, Andrew Curphey and Ellie Clayton.](http://www.medway.gov.uk/images/Panto_1_660.jpg)
