Pick up North Cheam 9.00am, Ewell 9.10am, Epsom 9.20am
Leaving Rochester at 6pm to return home
Step back in time and start the festive season in Dickensian style at the popular Rochester Dickensian Christmas Festival.
Each year, the first weekend of December brings Victorian festivities to Rochester in the form of a Dickensian Christmas, where you can experience street entertainment, readings, song and dance.
You’ll be captivated by Dickens’ characters as you explore the literary journey that was the great writer’s life.
11am – Seven Poor Travellers’ Procession
Led from outside the Victoria & Bull Hotel, by the Town Crier, the procession will move along the High Street and conclude outside the Six Poor Travellers’ House, where a short speech will be made.
12noon – 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.
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.
The Rochester Christmas Market will be taking place at the same time as the festival
Rochester Christmas Festival – Now Fully Booked
