Be part of the historical celebrations this Coronation weekend at the Rochester Castle grounds! Medway is coming together to put on an exciting family-friendly celebration. Head over to the gardens and enjoy the Coronation live on the big screen, as well as Punch and Judy, a bubble show, fairground rides, live entertainment and other children's […]
Experience the Coronation live with a picnic in Rochester Cathedral. Pack your favourite food and sit to see our King being crowned. The Nave inside will be emptied, allowing groups to gather in the Cathedral. The famous Jubilee Oak Table will be a unique opportunity for visitors to eat around the ‘Table of The Nation’. […]
Celebrate the Coronation with the classic British tradition of afternoon tea and a bottle of bubbly. Held at the Waggon at Hale, the inviting afternoon tea includes an assortment of sandwiches, desserts, a choice of tea or coffee and a bottle of sparkling wine. The tea also features many Coronation-themed extras to fit the occasion.
Join the team at the Ship and Trades pub in celebrating the moment we welcome our new King. The event features live music by Katie May Music, lots of cake, a kid's craft corner, face painting and cocktail specials. The event is held in the bar and pub’s outside area on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Join a beginner's workshop to learn how to manage a small loom and how to use it to produce artistic pieces of textiles. The 4 week-long workshop takes place every Saturday for 2 hours. You’ll learn the key skills from local Rochester artist, Randa Saab.
Spend your Saturday crafting with jewellery maker Yuka Jourdain at this free workshop, crafting felted brooches, inspired by birds on the Kent marshes. The event takes inspiration from Carol Donaldson's book 'On the Marshes', with many of the birds described in this book as ‘Red list’. You can put your stamp on the brooch with […]
Join the UK’s No.1 classical-crossover vocal quartet for their UK tour! Rising to fame in 2004 on The X Factor, G4 continues to share their love of music with audiences across the country with their unique take on harmonies. Be a part of the joyous musical night with family and friends.
Come along for an evening of laughter and comedy with The Official Comedy Club. Featuring four top professional comedians on the stage, experience a vast range of comedy in the medieval setting. The comedy ends at 9.30 pm and is followed by music until closing time.
Are you a big ballet fan? Head to your local cinema and watch an iconic performance of The Sleeping Beauty Ballet live by The Royal Ballet performed at The Royal Opera House. Experience the wonders of the inspiring storyline, talent of the ballerinas, intricate costumes and Tchaikovsky’s astonishing music for one night only.
The annual festival is back, taking place over the bank holiday weekend at the end of May. Featuring a vast range of locally produced foods, international delights and various beverages to try, there’s plenty on offer to tempt your taste buds. The event offers a diverse range of exceptional food stalls, live music for all […]