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The official tourism page for Medway.

From castles, cathedrals, museums and galleries to family attractions, events and festivals, beautiful riverside walks and natural adventures galore, Medway is the perfect place to make memories together.

07/06/2024

04/06/2024

🎉✨ Exciting news for all attendees of the Medway Gaming Festival! We are thrilled to announce that the incredible Stewart Clarke will be joining us as a special guest! 🎮🎙️

Stewart Clarke is renowned for his roles in "The Moonstone," "Easy Virtue," and the hit Netflix series "The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance." He has also lent his voice to popular video games such as "Final Fantasy XVI" and "Horizon Forbidden West. He is currently playing Javert in Les miserables on the west end " Whether you're a fan of his work on screen or in gaming, this is a unique opportunity to learn from one of the best in the industry!

📅 Mark your calendars and make sure to catch Stewart Clarke's sessions at the festival. Get ready for inspiring talks, exclusive tips, and the chance to meet a true gaming legend.

🎟️ Grab your tickets now at www.medwaygamingfestival.com to secure your spot and be part of this unforgettable experience!

04/06/2024

🎖️ Tickets for Armed Forces Day at the Historic Dockyard Chatham are now available 🎖️
🗓️ Saturday, 29 June 2024

This year Medway will be celebrating Armed Forces Day at Historic Dockyard Chatham, a venue filled with centuries of Armed Forces history. Get excited for a whole host of returning favourite features, such as bands, military displays, and have-a-go activities, as well as staples of the event like the military parade and commemoratory service. 💚

🎟️ Book your FREE ticket to secure your place 👉 https://orlo.uk/wbNzM

23/05/2024

It’s nearly half term, and younger visitors can enjoy our ever popular Find the Mice trail at Eastgate House!

🐭These little wooden creatures are hiding all over our beautiful Tudor townhouse, so come and explore the story of the house and have fun finding the mice along the way.

Join the mouse trail from Sat, 25 - Mon, 27 May, FREE with admission to the house.

🔎Learn more: https://orlo.uk/xRHuR

20/05/2024

Just three weeks to go and Medway Food & Drink Festival will be under way from 7th - 9th June 2024 in Rochester Castle Gardens!

Save 20% or more (depending on ticket type) versus on the day ticket prices by purchasing online in advance from our web shop here https://www.zoomevents.co.uk/shop/

Plus order your tickets before midnight this Sunday 19th May 2024 and you will be entered into a draw to win lunch at the festival for up to four people*

*T's & C's apply - see previous Facebook post from 15th May 2024 in our page feed. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook.

17/05/2024

Can't wait for this festival!

Our lovely pink brochures have arrived and are being distributed now - message if you would like some to share or display. The Festival is funded by &
Thank you to all our participating organisations: .chatham

17/05/2024

Medway Youth Services are bringing the Nerf battle arena back to MGF this year! Lock and load and prepare to take on each other in huge battles across the Historic Dockyard Chatham.

Tickets still available for this on the 15-16th June!

www.medwaygamingfestival.com

14/05/2024

The 2024 Medway Food & Drink Festival will feature two stages of live music in Rochester Castle Gardens. The current line up includes all of the following with even more to be added 🎸🎹🎤

FRIDAY 7th JUNE

Big River (Adam Barron The Voice)

SATURDAY 8th JUNE

Andy White Band
LKG
Samuel Ashton & The Instincts
Phat Gandalf
Billy Pettinger
Pete Smith
Gavin Alexander

SUNDAY 9th JUNE

AVANZI
Loose Change
Ian Fox
Soul Choir
Andy Wilkinson

🎟 Save 20% or more (depending on ticket type) versus on the day ticket prices by purchasing from our web shop in advance here https://www.zoomevents.co.uk/shop/food-and-drink-festival/medway-food-drink-festival-2024-tickets/

10/05/2024

We'd like to thank everyone that attended Rochester Sweeps Festival 2024, it was a fantastic weekend of singing, dancing and festivities! 👏

If you were in attendance last weekend, we'd love to hear your feedback - please let us know below, how did you find this year's festival and how we can make next year even better👇

Complete the survey here: https://orlo.uk/x9Z5D

07/05/2024

Don't forget to book your Medway Gaming Festival tickets!

🌟 Ready for some epic fun? Grab a seat and join us at our creator stage! Get ready for thrilling Q&A Panels featuring guests from Star Wars, mocap experts, born-in-Medway talents, stunt performers, and the legendary Cosplay masquerade!

Don't miss out - book your tickets now at www.medwaygamingfestival.com! 🎮✨

06/05/2024

We're still here dancing at Rochester Sweeps Festival despite the rain ☔️

💃 Come and join us for the final day full of live music, dancing and family fun!

The parade is still taking place at 2:45pm, starting from Almon Place.

For more information on travel, parking and more, go to 👉 visitmedway.org/sweeps

06/05/2024

Today (Mon, 6 May) is the final day of the Rochester Sweeps Festival 🥳

🕺 💃 Celebrations start at 11am for another day of brilliant live music, dancing and family fun!

Unfortunately, the park and walk at Jackson’s Field is closed today due to the weather – please try and use public transport if you’re heading to the festival today 🚌

For more information on Sweeps, visit: https://orlo.uk/BH6Sd

06/05/2024

Join us today from 11am for another colourful day of the Rochester Sweeps Festival 💃🏼

There will be more performances, dance, song, delicious food and a lot of good vibes 😎

For information on travel, parking and more, go to 👉 visitmedway.org/sweeps

06/05/2024

⚠️ Sweeps Fesival - park and walk

The park and walk on Jackson’s Field is closed today due to the weather.

If you are coming to enjoy all that’s on offer at today’s Sweeps Festival then please try and use public transport 🚂

05/05/2024

What a great day at Rochester Sweeps Festival 😎

We loved the traditional and modern celebrations of May Day along with international song and dance 💃🏼

Join us tomorrow for more from 11am 👍

05/05/2024

If you’re heading down to Rochester Sweeps festival, please note that Jackson’s Field parking is now full!

We recommend parking in Strood or Chatham and walking down to Rochester High Street or using public transport.

05/05/2024

Folk Dance Remixed are putting on quite a show in Rochester today!

05/05/2024

What an amazing day today at the Rochester Sweeps Festival. ☀️

Come and join us in sunny Rochester today and tomorrow for a day jam-packed with dance, song and joy 😎

Find out more on Visit Medway or download our Visit Medway app for the full programme!

05/05/2024

🤩 Come on down to the Sweeps Festival in Rochester this bank holiday weekend.

So much fun yesterday 👇

Please tag us in your pictures.

Whats on? Find the full programme here-https://www.visitmedway.org/media/108904/sweeps-programme-2024.pdf

Images taken by Steve Hartridge Photography

03/05/2024

We're so excited for the Rochester Sweeps festival to kick-off tomorrow!

Make sure to join us at 10.45am tomorrow morning for the opening ceremony with the Mayor of Medway ✂🎉

If you can't wait until tomorrow, join us for some pre-festival performances, which you can find in the full festival programme down below⬇

Take a look at the full programme: https://orlo.uk/itFlm

03/05/2024

Lara Croft is coming to Medway! 🤩🤩

Can't wait for this year's Rapture Gaming Festival 🎮

We're incredibly excited to announce Shelley, the iconic voice behind the original Lara Croft in Tomb Raider! Her groundbreaking portrayal inspired generations of gamers and set the standard for future iterations in both film and gaming. Beyond her legendary role, Shelley has showcased her talent in film, television, and West End stage productions. Don't miss the chance to meet this gaming legend at the Medway Gaming Festival! 🎮🌟

Photo owned by Getty Images and photo by Kate Green

03/05/2024

🎖Armed Forces Day at The Historic Dockyard Chatham🎖

We’re excited to announce this years’ celebration of Armed Forces Day on Saturday, 29 June 2024 📅

This year Medway will be celebrating at The Historic Dockyard Chatham, a venue filled with centuries of Armed Forces history. Get excited for a whole host of returning favourite features, such as bands, military displays, and have-a-go activities, as well as staples of the event like the military parade and commemoratory service. 💚

🎟️ The event will be FREE with a pre-bookable ticket. Tickets will become available in June.

Find out more 👉 https://orlo.uk/cQwQY

30/04/2024

Can't wait until the weekend for the Sweeps celebrations to kick off? Come and join us for the pre-festival events on Friday, 3 May 📅

We've got a number of acts performing at multiple venues in Rochester, giving a taste of the fun the weekend has in store 🎤🕺

🔎View our full festival programme for details: https://orlo.uk/zFshY

19/12/2023

17/12/2023

📷Come and see the 'Upon the High Street' exhibition at Rochester Art Gallery - from Friday, 26 October until Saturday, 13 January📅

This celebration of both the history and diversity of Chatham, by the award-winning and Medway-raised photographers Joshua Atkins and Daniel Loveday, captures the people and landscape of Chatham High Street and its surrounding area.

🔎Learn more about the exhibition and the photographers behind it: https://orlo.uk/6wQTB

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Folk Dance Remixed are putting on quite a show in Rochester today! #artscouncilengland

Closing soon - Homeward bound: Stories of Medway’s historic ships exhibition

Last chance to see the fascinating exhibition at Medway Archives Centre - Homeward bound: Stories of Medway’s historic ships exhibition Free to attend. Last day 13 April, weekdays 9am to 5pm, Saturdays 9am-12.30pm (closed Wed & Sun) https://orlo.uk/H1J8K

Closing soon - Homeward bound: Stories of Medway’s historic ships exhibition

Visit Medway Archives Centre to see this fascinating exhibition

For anyone with an interest in Medway's history, pop along to Medway Archives Centre to view Homeward bound: Stories of Medway’s historic ships exhibition Free to attend. Runs until 13 April, weekdays 9am to 5pm, Saturdays 9am-12.30pm (closed Wed & Sun) https://orlo.uk/iYNt8

Visit Medway Archives Centre to see this fascinating exhibition

Exhibition at #MAC Homeward bound: Stories of Medway’s historic ships

For anyone with an interest in Medway's history, pop along to Medway Archives Centre to view Homeward bound: Stories of Medway’s historic ships. From 15 January to 13 April, weekdays 9am to 5pm, Saturdays 9am-12.30pm (closed Wed & Sun) Free to attend https://orlo.uk/Bh2wr

Exhibition at #MAC Homeward bound: Stories of Medway’s historic ships

Medway Archives Centre will reopen on Monday, 15 January 2024

Medway Archives Centre is currently closed for it's annual Collections Care, this enables the team to care for the thousands of items which are kept at the centre, ensuring they remain protected for future generations. This is a job that can't be done when the centre is open. The centre will reopen at 9am on Monday, 15 January 2024. The online facilities are still available during this time. To find out more visit: https://orlo.uk/GJEuY

Medway Archives Centre will reopen on Monday, 15 January 2024

Children's Christmas Village starts this Saturday! 🎄 Make sure to come visit Mrs Claus and her elves for a magical Christmas journey 🤶🦌 Just £10 per ticket, adults go free 👉 https://orlo.uk/wC3az

Come #Tobogganing with us on the longest track in the UK in #Medway, #Kent 🚗 Only 30 minutes from #London 💷Only £8.75 for 2 rides! 👨‍👦Children aged 4-7 years must ride with an adult. (No extra cost) 📍 #Chatham, Medway 🎟 orlo.uk/b77NV 📸 @ nh.explores #Tabogan #TaboganUK #ThingsToDoUK #UKHiddenGems

Wigmore Lectures tickets available now from #medway Tickets Live

Book now for this year's fascinating Wigmore Lectures📜 Another series of varied, stimulating and accessible talks presented by Medway Libraries 📅October: The Anglo-Saxons: The beginning of England 📅November: Islands of the Medway estuary 📅December: A History of divination and prophecy 📅January 2024: Aveling & Porter: Medway's steam pioneers 📅February 2024: The French Hospital in Rochester and its Huguenot history 📅March 2024: Sarah Forbes Bonetta: Medway and its royal connections You can book by: 📞phoning the Central Theatre box office on 01634 338 338 💻online at Medway Tickets Live 🏺To find out more: https://orlo.uk/9i4wV

Book your tickets now for the Wigmore Lectures via Medway Tickets Live

Booking is now open for this year's Wigmore Lectures📜 Another series of varied, stimulating and accessible talks presented by Medway Libraries. A season ticket for all six Wigmore Lectures costs £22.00. Individual lectures are priced at £4.50 each, with the Christmas presentation priced at £5.50, including seasonal refreshments🎁 You can book by: 📞phoning the Central Theatre box office on 01634 338 338 💻online at Medway Tickets Live 🏺To find out more visit: https://orlo.uk/E1jjD

Booking is now open for #medway Wigmore Lecture series starting 18 October 2023

Booking is now open for this year's Wigmore Lectures📜 Another series of varied, stimulating and accessible talks presented by Medway Libraries. A season ticket for all six Wigmore Lectures costs £22.00. Individual lectures are priced at £4.50 each, with the Christmas presentation priced at £5.50, including seasonal refreshments🎁 Tickets are available in advance by credit card, cheque or cash. The lectures are an annual sell out so book early to avoid disappointment. 🏺To find out more visit: https://orlo.uk/3T5BH 📍Wigmore Library, Fairview Avenue, Wigmore, ME8 0PX 📞01634 338 338

☀Looking for family-friendly activities to do this summer? The #Medway Summer Trails have started and there’s still plenty of time to collect all 5 badges at: 🏰Rochester Castle 🔎Guildhall Museum 🏚Eastgate House, 🏘Temple Manor - Rare badge!✨ 🏯Upnor Castle, Can you collect all our wonderfully cute button badges! There’s a different one to collect at each site. 🤩 🎁 If you complete all 5 trails, you’ll be given a £5 voucher to spend in any of our gift shops! *Trails end Saturday, 2 September. Opening times and admissions vary, please check online before visiting. ⭐ Learn More: https://orlo.uk/diCoO #MedwaySummerTrails #Kent

🌊The Strand Lido - The UK’s only saltwater riverside lido 📆 Open weekends now then open everyday 22 July - 3 Sept 📍ME7 1TT - Less than 1 hour from London 🎟 From only £4.50 for 3 hours 🚗 Onsite parking from £1.20 If you have pre-booked tickets, here are a few things to remember: 🕥 Doors open 10.30am for the morning session and 🕝 2.30pm for the afternoon. There’s no need to arrive early to queue as booking guarantees admission. ☀️ Please remember to wear lots of suncream and bring plenty of cold drinks. There is a cafe on site. 🎒We have a limited number of lockers available. Book now: orlo.uk/6leD4 #Medway #Kent #MedwaySwim #MedwayPool #KentPool

#Kent’s Biggest Aqua Park is now open! 🌊🏊🏻‍♀️🛝📍 St Andrews Lakes The whole family can enjoy non-stop water fun in #Medway this summer. With wetsuits and life jackets available, you can conquer this crazy course.🤩 👶 Younger family members aged 2-6 can explore the captivating mini #AquaPark there too! 🚘 It’s open 6 days a week and less than an hour’s drive from #London, making it the perfect day trip! 🛟Learn More: orlo.uk/F9qu6 #VisitMedway #VisitKent #StAndrewsLake #AquaParkUK #WaterParkUk #WaterParkKent #WaterParkMedway