Christmas in
Medway

Dickensian Christmas Festival

Come along to a feast of Victorian delights with costumed characters, parades, carols, stalls, reindeer and lots of festive shopping. All this with a guaranteed snowfall.

Rochester Christmas market

Set in the picturesque castle gardens, there’s truly something for everyone at Rochester's Christmas market. You'll find over 100 stalls, festive food and entertainment.

Dickens Country Experience

Follow in the footsteps of Charles Dickens on a unique bus tour which will take you to many of the places that inspired some of his greatest characters and stories.

A Christmas Carol

Set in the beautiful court room at Rochester’s Guildhall Museum, actors from the Dickens Theatre Company play out Charles Dickens’ most beloved festive fable. Tickets have now sold out.

The Smallest House Mouse

It’s Christmas Eve and the Evil Weasel has put a terrible plan in place to stop Christmas forever. Join the Smallest House Mouse and Christmas Cat to help them save Christmas for everyone.

Jack and the Beanstalk

Join the star studded cast of Jack and the Beanstalk for a pantomime that's full of fun and laughter for adults and children. There's even a magic growing beanstalk.

Lights switch-on

Celebrate the count down to Christmas by watching the Christmas lights get switched on across Medway. There'll be fun entertainment for all the family.

Christmas Carol Trail

Grab a map and explore Rochester by taking part in our free mystery trail. You'll look for items made famous by Dickens' book A Christmas Carol.

Chatham's Christmas celebrations

Visit Chatham in the run up to Christmas for lots of exciting festive events every Saturday in the Pentagon Shopping Centre and High Street.

Christmas cruise

Jump on board the Jacob Marley for a cruise with Santa Claus. Each child will receive a gift whilst adults sit back and enjoy a mulled wine and mince pie.