Eastgate House, Rochester

14/10/2026

Our neighbours up the road have a very exciting announcement!

11/10/2026

Eastgate House, Rochester is open from 10am today.

Come & see the Secrets of a Tudor Household in its new location in the oldest part of the house, the Tudor Rooms, and enjoy the autumnal decorations throughout.

Lots of exciting events come up:

Autumn Events

Half term Family trail 27 Oct, 28 Oct, 29 Oct
The Unexplained of Eastgate House 30 Oct, 31 Oct, 1 Nov (daytime)
Classic Ghost Stories 30 Oct, 31 Oct, 1 Nov (early to late evening, ticketed event)

Christmas Events

Deck the Halls & Christmas Shop Opening 14 Nov
Weekday House opening 18-20 Nov, 25-27 Nov, 9-11 Dec, 16-18 Dec
A Christmas Carol 28-29 Nov, 12-13 Dec (various times, ticketed event)
Scrooge & Co for Dickensian Christmas Festival 5-6 Dec
Victorian Father Christmas 19 - 23 Dec (ticketed event)

Find out more here: www.visitmedway.org/eastgatehouse

11/10/2026

Eastgate House, Rochester is open from 10am today.

Come & see the Secrets of a Tudor Household in its new location in the oldest part of the house, the Tudor Rooms, and enjoy the autumnal decorations throughout.

Lots of exciting events come up:

Autumn Events

Half term Family trail 27 Oct, 28 Oct, 29 Oct
The Unexplained of Eastgate House 30 Oct, 31 Oct, 1 Nov (daytime)
Classic Ghost Stories 30 Oct, 31 Oct, 1 Nov (early to late evening, ticketed event)

Christmas Events

Deck the Halls & Christmas Shop Opening 14 Nov
Weekday House opening 18-20 Nov, 25-27 Nov, 9-11 Dec, 16-18 Dec
A Christmas Carol 28-29 Nov, 12-13 Dec (various times, ticketed event)
Scrooge & Co for Dickensian Christmas Festival 5-6 Dec
Victorian Father Christmas 19 - 23 Dec (ticketed event)

Find out more here: www.visitmedway.org/eastgatehouse

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A grade I listed 16th and 17th century town house is one of the most impressive and distinctive buildings in Rochester’s historic High Street.

10/10/2026

Eastgate House, Rochester is closed for a wedding today.

We are sorry for any inconvenience caused.

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05/10/2026

Tickets are on sale now for a seasonal favourite at Eastgate House. Our unique theatrical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol returns on Sat 28, Sun 29 Nov and Sat 12, Sun 13 Dec.

This immersive 55-minute production has been exclusively designed for the beautiful historic setting of the 16th century Grand Reception Room, where the drama will unfold all around you.

Performances take place at 12pm, 1.30pm, 3pm, 4.30pm and 6pm. Due to the intimate setting and limited number of tickets, advance booking is strongly recommended.

All tickets cost £12.50 (price lower than last year).

Book now at www.ticketsource.co.uk/eastgatechristmascarol or by phone on 0333 666 3366.

Please note that the house is Grade I listed and the performance area is only accessible by stairs.

04/10/2026

Open from 10am & we look forward to welcoming you to Eastgate House, Rochester.

Enjoy our Secrets of a Tudor Household as you explore the house today.

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03/10/2026

Eastgate House, Rochester is closed for a wedding today.

We are sorry for any inconvenience caused.

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01/10/2026

FREE FLOWERS!

The remaining Geraniums are outside Eastgate House, Rochester right now - please take a tray home with you!

If you would like to make a donation, please visit https://www.friendsofeastgatehouse.org/


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01/10/2026

The Friends of Eastgate House are hosting a talk tonight at Eastgate House, Rochester.

Dr Jeremy Clarke will present to you 'Different ways to stir things up' or A view on 'What Dickens did with his pen v What Cuffay did with his militancy'.

6pm for 6.30pm start. Light refreshments & Raffle. £4 members/£5 non-members

Book your place by calling 07801 279526 & pay on the door.


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29/09/2026

Eastgate House, Rochester is a lovely, unique venue to hold your special day at anytime of the year, but it does look lovely in the autumn, and three soon to be married couples agree!

We will be closed for weddings on Saturday 3, 10 & 17 October.

Open as usual on Sunday 4, 11 & 18 October, so do pop in to see the Secrets of a Tudor Household exhibition, and wander through our lovely rooms.

If you are interested in holding your special day in a beautiful Elizabethan townhouse in the heart of historic Rochester, get in touch with the team by email on [email protected].


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