Rochester Social Group over 35's

Your Christmas and festive fun and build-up to christmas starts at the Rochester Christmas Market. FREE to enter.

Set in the spectacular Rochester Castle gardens, the Christmas markets are usually very popular

It's the ideal place to search for that special gift and stocking fillers also to wandering around the many craft and trade stalls, laughing, and having fun with friends

Now, in its 15th year, this well established, authentic Christmas experience is great for those who come for the atmosphere and entertainment. After looking around the market, we will find a cosy place to warm up, sit, and chat and enjoy a few alcoholic beverages or coffee to finish the evening off

A great location to meet new friends or old acquaintances

I love these events. All great fun

let's meet at half 11 outside the cathedral entrance, then find a location to watch the events. There is always plenty to see and do

I'll be there all day, so it's a great event to come and go as you wish around your times

Here is the schedule. depending on your arrival time, we can exchange. messages to find out where everyone is, so no one gets lost

12 noon - Main Parade

Led by the Mayor of Medway, the parade of costume characters and performers will start in the High Street by Almon Place. It will move along the High Street, turn left at
Northgate into Boley Hill and finishing on the Boley Hill Stage.

Come enjoy a great day out
around your own schedule, bring your friends if you wish, and have some fun, also maybe a few drinks and food throughout the day

4.45pm - Candlelit Parade

Led by the Mayor of Medway, the parade will start on the High Street by Almon Place. It will move along the High Street and turn left into Boley Hill to join the carol service on the open air stage.

5pm - Carols for Christmas

This year we welcome the Rochester Choral Society as they lead the magical concert. Join BAE Systems Brass Band and all the festival performers in a selection of popular Christmas carols outside Rochester's magnificent cathedral on Boley Hill, under a guaranteed snowfall.