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A picture of four people looking and smiling at the camera. Two of them are sat at the front, with the other two behind them. 

They are dressed in Alice in Wonderland costumes, and sat in a grand hall.

Journey into Wonderland at Eastgate House this Easter

Published: Tuesday, 25th March 2025

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.

  • February half-term in Medway

    Published: Thursday, 13th February 2025

    Febraury half-term is almost here, and there’s plenty to see and do in Medway!

  • A red ship moored up with other ships at the Historic Dockyard Chatham in Medway.

    Iconic Lightship LV21 Anchors at Chatham’s Historic Dockyard

    Published: Wednesday, 27th November 2024

    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.

  • An illustration of Thomas Aveling

    Celebrating the life and legacy of Medway pioneer Thomas Aveling

    Published: Friday, 30th August 2024

    September marks the 200th birthday of a man whose work not only helped shape Medway but the rest of the world.

  • ​​​​​​​Popular Summer Trails return for summer holidays

    Published: Thursday, 18th July 2024

    Explore the unique heritage attractions on your doorstep this summer with Medway’s Summer Trails.

  • A mural of Asquith Xavier painted on the side of a building in Chatham.

    Medway’s Heritage Place programme launched to mark World Heritage Day

    Published: Thursday, 18th April 2024

    Medway groups, organisations and residents are invited to shape the vision for heritage in Medway.

  • A picture of inside the Guildhall building in Medway. It is a grand room with portraits hung on the wall, as well as a crest of arms. Red seats with gold trimming are on the lower floor, with a white balcony circling the room in front of the seats.

    Fit for a Royal Wedding: Starring role for The Guildhall, Rochester in Netflix series The Crown

    Published: Thursday, 14th December 2023

    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.

  • Medway included in £200m commitment launched by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to help areas across the UK thrive

    Published: Monday, 9th October 2023

    The National Lottery Heritage Fund launches groundbreaking 10-year investment initiative, Heritage Places, to inspire communities, revitalise economies and build pride in place.

  • A photo of one of the new smelling stations at Rochester Castle. The station looks like a metal castle.

    Smell the history of Rochester Castle

    Published: Thursday, 14th September 2023

    A trip to Rochester Castle will now be an experience for all of your senses.

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