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Information & Events at Upnor Castle 2008

Upnor Castle from the River Medway		Upnor Castle entrance

Situated on the banks of the River Medway in Kent and within Frindsbury Extra parish, this attractive turreted castle is set in a picturesque village area backed by rolling, wooded hills. It is open daily from Easter until the end of October. The castle grounds provide a special and unique setting for all type of events. Planned 2008 events include...

Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 June

Rebellion 1648!

Witness a clash of Roundheads and Cavaliers at the Castle - 11am to 5pm Normal admission applies, English Heritage Members half price.

Tuesday 29 and Wednesday 30 July

Outdoor Evening Theatre - programme to be confirmed

Changeling Theatre returns for an evening of Shakespeare. Box Office 01622 758611.

Sunday 14 September

A Tudor Day Out - 11am to 5pm

Celebrate the anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth I to the throne of England. Discover arrow making, living his-tory and enjoy a Tudor puppet show!

Normal Admission is £4.50 adults, £3.50 children and concessions, £12.50 family ticket. English Heritage Members half price.  Phone 01634 718742.

Much needed conservation work is being undertaken at Upnor Castle. The work is inside the two towers, and later in the year contractors will be working on the riverside to re-point some areas of the river walls. During this time the contractors will need to occupy part of the car parking area down by the river shore; your patience and understanding are requested during this period.
 

Upnor Castle was originally built on the orders of Queen Elizabeth I in 1559 as a gun fort to defend her warships at anchor in the reaches of the Medway and Chatham Dockyard.  Although the castle was an important link in the defence line, it was not well maintained and proved ineffective when the Dutch, under the command of Admiral de Ruyter, sailed up the Medway in June 1667 to attack the dockyard. The enemy fleet met very little resistance and when it left two days later, it had destroyed or captured a large number of the Royal Navy ships anchored at Chatham.

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to learn more about Upnor Castle itself, please click here.

Contact us by email: clerk@frindsburyextra-pc.gov.uk