Friends of Eastgate House events
Attend one of our talks, visits and social events to learn more about
Eastgate House, our heritage and meet members of our group.
If you would like to attend one of our events or register your interest in hearing about future events please use the link below.
We also welcome invitations to speak to other groups and organisations about Eastgate House and its fascinating history. Please use our Contact page to request a speaker.
Eastgate House, our heritage and meet members of our group.
If you would like to attend one of our events or register your interest in hearing about future events please use the link below.
We also welcome invitations to speak to other groups and organisations about Eastgate House and its fascinating history. Please use our Contact page to request a speaker.
For information and events at the house visit https://www.visitmedway.org/attractions/eastgate-house-1805/
Upcoming events organised by the Friends
Details of the next event planned by the Friends are set out below -
A Musical History of Eastgate House
Saturday 7 October 2023 at 2pm, 3:30pm and 5pm
Historic music ensemble Archaedium will perform music from Tudor, Stuart, Georgian & Victorian times, in the beautiful setting of the 16th Century Grand Reception Room. They will also tell you about the instruments played throughout the centuries. They will not be in costume, as they will be playing music from different eras, but the costumes will be on display for all to see.
All tickets £11.00 (Friends of Eastgate House special offer £5.50 x2)
Booking Essential
Tickets available from Eastgate House, Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm, or book by phone on 01634 332700. FoEH members will need to mention this when booking.
For further details about Archaedium visit https://archaedium.weebly.com/
Saturday 7 October 2023 at 2pm, 3:30pm and 5pm
Historic music ensemble Archaedium will perform music from Tudor, Stuart, Georgian & Victorian times, in the beautiful setting of the 16th Century Grand Reception Room. They will also tell you about the instruments played throughout the centuries. They will not be in costume, as they will be playing music from different eras, but the costumes will be on display for all to see.
All tickets £11.00 (Friends of Eastgate House special offer £5.50 x2)
Booking Essential
Tickets available from Eastgate House, Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm, or book by phone on 01634 332700. FoEH members will need to mention this when booking.
For further details about Archaedium visit https://archaedium.weebly.com/
DON’T FORGET, Friends have free entry to the house (bring your membership card with you) and one guest with you can enter for £2.00. So if you are not a member why not sign up and support your local heritage?
Our past events
Romans in Medway - Tue 25 Jul 2023
Place Names and What They Mean - Thu 30 Mar 2023
The Baby Boomer Nostalgia Show - Sun 4 Sep 2022
The Fabulous Fifties, various dates Aug-Sep 2022
Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey, various dates Jul 2022
The Queen's Treasures, various dates Jul 2022
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, various dates May 2022
Kentish Spas and Seaside Towns, 5 April 2022
Knights Templar and Temple Manor, 28 February 2022
The Nine Worthies and Eastgate House, 19 Oct 2021
Annual General Meeting of the Friends of Eastgate House, 30 June 2021
Building a Medieval Castle, by David Carder, 12 February 2020
Talk: Plasterwork at Eastgate House, with Dr Claire Gapper. 25 September 2019
The History of Maps by David Carder, Thursday 7 March 2019
The Hysterical History of Sir Henry Palmer, Sunday 4 November 2018
Portraits, Prints and the Picturesque Visual Art from the Guildhall Museum, 4 July 2018
Tea with Mr Shakespere at Eastgate House, 22 April 2018
Pilgrimages' by local historian David Carder, Thursday 22 February 2018
Special Screening: 'The Battle of Medway' film at Eastgate House, Wednesday, 15 November 2017
Chatham Dockyard in Tudor and Stuart times, Richard Holdsworth MBE - Thursday 7 September 2017
Historical Talk: An Engishman's home- wattle, wood and brick, David Carner - Friday 24 February 2017
Eastgate House Revival, Doug Evans from Thomas Ford and Partners - Wednesday 9 November 2016
My Time on HMY Britannia, Garry Carden - 5 September 2016
What the future holds for the Dickens' Chalet and the gardens at Eastgate House, by Fiona Leadley, Medway Council - 26 April 2016
Discovery and Innovation in the Stuart Period with David Carder - 9 March 2016
Christmas Rochester Dickensian Festival - 5-6 December 2015
Unusual Kentish Buildings - 1 April 2015
St George's Day Treasure Hunt - 23 April 2014
The Story or Vernon and Irene Castle, film show - 6 March 2014
Eastgate House gardens: their history and significance - 27 January 2014
Musica Cantiana Concert - 28 September 2013
Elizabeth, film show - 9 May 2013
Place Names and What They Mean - Thu 30 Mar 2023
The Baby Boomer Nostalgia Show - Sun 4 Sep 2022
The Fabulous Fifties, various dates Aug-Sep 2022
Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey, various dates Jul 2022
The Queen's Treasures, various dates Jul 2022
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, various dates May 2022
Kentish Spas and Seaside Towns, 5 April 2022
Knights Templar and Temple Manor, 28 February 2022
The Nine Worthies and Eastgate House, 19 Oct 2021
Annual General Meeting of the Friends of Eastgate House, 30 June 2021
Building a Medieval Castle, by David Carder, 12 February 2020
Talk: Plasterwork at Eastgate House, with Dr Claire Gapper. 25 September 2019
The History of Maps by David Carder, Thursday 7 March 2019
The Hysterical History of Sir Henry Palmer, Sunday 4 November 2018
Portraits, Prints and the Picturesque Visual Art from the Guildhall Museum, 4 July 2018
Tea with Mr Shakespere at Eastgate House, 22 April 2018
Pilgrimages' by local historian David Carder, Thursday 22 February 2018
Special Screening: 'The Battle of Medway' film at Eastgate House, Wednesday, 15 November 2017
Chatham Dockyard in Tudor and Stuart times, Richard Holdsworth MBE - Thursday 7 September 2017
Historical Talk: An Engishman's home- wattle, wood and brick, David Carner - Friday 24 February 2017
Eastgate House Revival, Doug Evans from Thomas Ford and Partners - Wednesday 9 November 2016
My Time on HMY Britannia, Garry Carden - 5 September 2016
What the future holds for the Dickens' Chalet and the gardens at Eastgate House, by Fiona Leadley, Medway Council - 26 April 2016
Discovery and Innovation in the Stuart Period with David Carder - 9 March 2016
Christmas Rochester Dickensian Festival - 5-6 December 2015
Unusual Kentish Buildings - 1 April 2015
St George's Day Treasure Hunt - 23 April 2014
The Story or Vernon and Irene Castle, film show - 6 March 2014
Eastgate House gardens: their history and significance - 27 January 2014
Musica Cantiana Concert - 28 September 2013
Elizabeth, film show - 9 May 2013
Thanks to Sue Haydock for the images displayed at the top of this page