The Sunday FREE Prom concerts return to Fort Amherst again this year; every Sunday from 12th July to 30th August. The next concert in the series takes place on Sunday 23rd August welcoming the Marconi Brass Band performing traditional brass band music in the Spur Battery Amphitheatre from 2 p to 4 pm. Standard entry…

HMS Chatham Bridge will be closed from 8 am on Monday 24th August through to 5 pm on Friday 28th August for essential maintenance works.  We apologise for any inconvenience and thank residents and visitors for their understanding and patience. Diversion signage will be in situ directing all traffic via Leviathan Way, Marina Bridge, Edgewater…

Drawing Workshop: Landmark Illustrations A fun and relaxed drawing workshop led by local artist, Kerry Jackson-Standen. This workshop will focus on the rich history of Rochester and take inspiration from the many remarkable local landmarks including Rochester Cathedral, Eastgate House and Restoration House. Date: Wednesday 26 August Time: 6-8pm Tickets are free and refreshments will be available.…

Military Odyssey takes place from 29th to 31st August at the Kent Showground (Kent Event Centre) in Detling, near Maidstone. It is Europe's largest multi-period living history event, featuring thousands of reenactors, battle simulations, and encampments spanning 2,000 years of history.   Event opens daily at 9 am and closes at 6 pm. Reenactors representing ancient times…

 OPTIMUS PRIME IS ROLLING INTO CHATHAM! The legendary Autobot leader is heading to Chatham Super Saturday! Go along to see the incredible Optimus Prime truck up close and capture an unforgettable photo. Optimus won’t be arriving alone—Bumblebee and Barricade will also be joining the vehicle line-up!  Saturday 29 August  10am–4pm  The Paddock / Military Road…

The Historic Dockyard will be welcoming a very special guest steam engine for the August Bank Holiday weekend's Steam on the Square... 7232 Sentinel 'Ann' is making her inaugural visit to the South and will be steaming into Chatham for one weekend only. Ordered by British Tar Products Ltd of Cadishead in South Manchester and…

  Join Maura Lourenco's Book Launch—an exciting in-person celebration of her latest read!  

The Sunday FREE Prom concerts return to Fort Amherst again this year; every Sunday from 12th July to 30th August. The next concert in the series takes place on Sunday 30th August welcoming the Bettesteiner Footstompers performing Bavarian Oomph band music music in the Spur Battery Amphitheatre from 2 p to 4 pm. Standard entry…

Saturday, 5 September, 10am to 12noon.  Drop-in:  Medway's Marshes  There are a number of marshes in Medway. Visit to discover more about these low-lying, often waterlogged lands, and their importance to the area. It's free, there's no need to book, just drop in. Medway Archives is located in Bryant Road, Strood ME2 3EP.