Smell the history of Rochester Castle
A trip to Rochester Castle will now be an experience for all of your senses.
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Immerse yourself in Medway’s history this summer
History will be brought to life at Medway’s spectacular heritage attractions this summer.
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Secrets of Upnor Castle revealed as new research fills in the gaps on centuries of history
New research has provided fresh insight into the past of Upnor Castle, a rare example of an Elizabethan artillery fort.
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Don’t miss the Treasured teddies exhibition at Medway’s beautiful Tudor mansion
Discover the stories of some of the most famous teddies including Paddington, Rupert and Pooh Bear at a new exhibition at Eastgate House.
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Meet Medway’s Monarchs at our fantastic heritage attractions
Visit Medway’s heritage attractions during the May half-term to meet some extra special visitors.
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Celebrate Easter at Medway’s egg-cellent heritage attractions
History will be brought to life at Medway’s fantastic heritage sites over the Easter holidays.
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Discover fairies and folklore at Eastgate House this spring
Do you touch wood for luck, avoid walking under ladders, have a lucky gnome in your garden or even a green man?
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New Dickens letter will soon be on display in Medway
A new letter, written by Charles Dickens’ son, will soon be on display in Medway.
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Remarkable heritage of the high street between Rochester and Chatham recognised
A collection of historic buildings and sites around the high street which runs between Rochester and Chatham have been listed at Grade II by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.
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Celebrate Christmas at Medway’s beautiful Tudor mansion
Residents are invited to step back in time this Christmas at Eastgate House.
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Arts Council England funding success for Kent-Medway Museum Partnership
The Kent and Medway Museum Partnership is thrilled to announce it has once again been awarded Arts Council England funding as a National Portfolio Organisation (NPO).
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Isaac Newell: more than a name
Find out more about the Medway boy who was an inspiration for football in Argentina at a new exhibition.
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A Medway historic listed building has been revitalised
Work to restore the front of a Grade II* listed Georgian mansion in Rochester has been completed.
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Medway's wonderful wedding venues
Couples are invited to create their own historic moments in unique locations as Medway reveals its hidden gems - a collection of venues available for a range of ceremonies, celebrations and events.
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Celebrating Her Majesty The Queen's favourite dog breed
Cuddly Corgis will be hidden around a Grade I Elizabethan house to help get visitors into the jubilee spirit.
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Celebrating Medway’s hidden heroes
We are launching a new campaign, Medway’s Heroes in Time, to find hidden heroes in local history.
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Work to revitalise one of Medway’s historic listed buildings is well underway
Work is well underway to restore a Grade II* listed Georgian mansion in Rochester.
