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 www.enjoymedway.org/places-of-interest/eastgate-house
Upcoming events organised by the Friends
Annual General Meeting of the Friends of Eastgate House
The Annual General Meeting of the Friends of Eastgate House will take place on Wednesday 30th June at 6.30 pm (doors open 6.00pm. The meeting will take place at The Guildhall, Rochester High Street, provided Covid-19 restrictions allow.
The Mayor of Medway and our local Councillors have been invited. In addition to the formal meeting there will be a raffle and refreshments. Nominations to join the committee are welcome.
If you would like to attend please contact us.
The Annual General Meeting of the Friends of Eastgate House will take place on Wednesday 30th June at 6.30 pm (doors open 6.00pm. The meeting will take place at The Guildhall, Rochester High Street, provided Covid-19 restrictions allow.
The Mayor of Medway and our local Councillors have been invited. In addition to the formal meeting there will be a raffle and refreshments. Nominations to join the committee are welcome.
If you would like to attend please contact us.
Our past events
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
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