Visit Medway

05/06/2026

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🐞 Looking for something fun to do with the family this June?

Whether your child loves creepy-crawlies, getting creative outdoors, or simply exploring new places, this is a great opportunity to spend time together in nature.

Join Kent Wildlife Trust at Ranscombe Farm Nature Reserve for a morning of exploring, creating and discovering nature together.

🌿 Nature scavenger hunt
🎨 Create your own nature-inspired mobile
🔍 Go bug hunting and discover the wildlife living all around us

📅 Sunday 7 June 13:00-15:00
📍 Ranscombe Farm Nature Reserve, Strood
🎟️ Free event (booking required)

This family-friendly session is part of our week-long celebration of 20 years of caring for Ranscombe Farm Nature Reserve.

Book your place here: https://www.plantlife.org.uk/events/nature-session-explore-create-discover-kent-wildlife-trust/

Tag someone who'd enjoy a family nature adventure! 🌼🐛🦋

05/06/2026

🌊📚✨ Poet in Every Port docks in Chatham ✨📚🌊

Ahoy, poetry lovers! The coast is calling—and it’s bringing verses with it…
To celebrate the rich tapestry of voices, accents, and dialects that line our UK shores, the Southbank Centre’s National Poetry Library is setting sail on a nationwide tour 🚐💨—and Chatham is one of its special ports of call.

📍 Chatham Library
📅 Friday, 26 June 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Join us for an evening where local voices meet literary legend as we round off a full day of poetic festivities with a celebration of homegrown talent 🎤🌟—alongside the national treasure and tour ambassador Roger McGough.

In partnership with Estuary Festival, this is your chance to soak up creativity, connect with your community, and maybe even find your own inner poet… come make waves with us 🌊💙

Free to attend but book your place at: https://orlo.uk/25m9b

05/06/2026

🎉 It's TOMORROW the Medway Adult Education Summer Fayre 🎉

🌞Join us from 11am–3pm at Rochester Library and Community Hub, Eastgate, Rochester for a fantastic day of creativity, culture and family fun. We'll be indoors so you won't get wet!

✨ Try your hand at heritage arts and crafts
🎯 Enjoy traditional games
🍴 Delicious food and drink by Jaspers
🎭 Entertainment for the whole family

Bring your friends, bring the kids, and come and soak up the summer vibes — there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

🎈 Free entry. Everyone welcome

https://orlo.uk/Qv5OW

05/06/2026

📢 Have you saved the date yet?
Armed Forces Day 2026 takes place on Saturday, 27 June at The Historic Dockyard Chatham.
Join us as we recognise the invaluable contribution of our Armed Forces and celebrate together in an iconic location.
🎟️ Tickets are free and available to book now: https://orlo.uk/Oy5Zj

05/06/2026

🎉 It's TOMORROW the Medway Adult Education Summer Fayre 🎉

🌞Join us from 11am–3pm at Eastgate, Rochester for a fantastic day of creativity, culture and family fun.

✨ Try your hand at heritage arts and crafts
🎯 Enjoy traditional games
🍴 Delicious food and drink by Jaspers
🎭 Entertainment for the whole family

Bring your friends, bring the kids, and come and soak up the summer vibes — there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

🎈 Free entry. Everyone welcome

https://orlo.uk/wYkF1

04/06/2026

How was this only a week ago?! to a walk along Rochester Esplanade at Sunset 🌅

03/06/2026

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The Oxeye Daisy’s 🤩

02/06/2026

A Perfect Summer Evening Spot! 🥂😌

I managed to get an evening shot once we’d calmed down a bit yesterday! Terrace open all evening for alfresco drinks and nibbles!

02/06/2026

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One of our crew captured this beautiful moment this evening—the Cruiser heading back to base after a hard day's work on the Medway. Golden hour magic on the water. Thanks for sharing! 🌅

02/06/2026

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A flowing River Medway that meanders past a Medieval bridge, leading you to an equally historic village - but where might we be with this ?

Photo credit: culpeper_media (on Instagram)