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Charles Dickens' Chalet Open Day
Heritage Open Day: A chance to see inside the ground floor of Charles Dickens' iconic 160-year-old, Grade I listed Swiss chalet, situated next to Eastgate House, in Eastgate Gardens, off Rochester High Street. Talks and tours on offer throughout. Anytime between 11am and 4pm on 12, 13, 19 & 20 September 2026, come along to Eastgate Gardens off Rochester High Street and see inside the ground floor of one of Medway's architectural treasures: the Swiss-style chalet that belonged to internationally renowned author Charles Dickens. Members of the council's Heritage Team, the Friends of Eastgate House and the Charles Dickens Fellowship will be available to talk to you about its history and its future!
Talks and tours will also be offered at certain times during the open days.
Talks and tours will also be offered at certain times during the open days.
Sat 12 Sep to Sunday 20 September
Eastgate Gardens, Eastgate, Rochester High Street, Rochester, Kent ME1 1EW
Sat 12 Sep:Visit the chalet 11am to 4pm; Sun 13 Sep:Visit the chalet 11am to 4pm; Sat 19 Sep:Visit the chalet 11am to 4pm; Sun 20 Sep:Visit the chalet 11am to 4pm; Free Entry.
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