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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Medway’s Heritage Place programme launched to mark World Heritage Day
Medway groups, organisations and residents are invited to shape the vision for heritage in Medway.
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Fit for a Royal Wedding: Starring role for The Guildhall, Rochester in Netflix series The Crown
The wedding of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles, described at the time as ‘A Fairytale for Grown Ups,’ took place in a civil ceremony at Windsor Guildhall at 12.30pm on 9 April 2005.
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Medway included in £200m commitment launched by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to help areas across the UK thrive
The National Lottery Heritage Fund launches groundbreaking 10-year investment initiative, Heritage Places, to inspire communities, revitalise economies and build pride in place.
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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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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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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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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.
