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Tunbridge Wells

Dickens Festival and Christmas Market in Rochester

Apart from the festival and market, there is Rochester Cathedral with free admission and Eastgate House Museum for £5 with a 20% discount for English Heritage Members. The Swiss Chalet in the garden was used by Dickens as a study in his Gads Hill House.  A visit to Rochester Castle is free for English Heritage or £6.50.pp

Event type: Outings
Date: 6th December 2025
Organiser:
Cost: £16 including driver gratuity
Booking: Note that booking is required.

The expected time of arrival is 11.00 and return to Tunbridge Wells by 17.00.

On-line booking form.

On-line confirmation of payment form.