Medway Council maps out arts and heritage offer for residents and visitors

The council’s arts and heritage page acts as a central signposting point, directing people to cultural events, historic places and activities across Rochester, Chatham and the wider Medway area. It also promotes The Rochester Corn Exchange — a venue in the heart of Rochester — for weddings, parties, musical events and business bookings.

A key strand is the Medway Heritage Place project, tied to The National Lottery Heritage Fund’s Heritage Places initiative, which offers funding and event opportunities.

Heritage Open Days feature prominently — free tours, exhibitions and activities for all ages, with leaflets available from Medway libraries.

Creative Medway is the listed resource for Medway’s Cultural Strategy and the Cultural Compact. Creative businesses and artists are pointed towards advice from publicly funded bodies, professional organisations, trusts and foundations.

The Medway Arts Team publishes a regular e-newsletter covering culture and heritage updates. And Visit Medway is there for anyone wanting a broader guide to what’s on locally.

Key information

• Free Heritage Open Days leaflets are available from Medway libraries
• Creative organisations and artists can find sector support information via Creative Medway
• Culture and heritage updates are available by signing up to the Medway Arts Team e-newsletter