The medieval Bridge Chapel and Victorian Bridge Chamber will be opening for the Heritage Open Days, starting tomorrow (Saturday 12 September).
The historic buildings, which feature artwork and artefacts including an early work by Dame Tracey Emin, will be open from 11am-4pm on:
- Saturday 12 September
- Sunday 13 September
- Saturday 19 September
- Sunday 20 September
Entry is free and no booking is required.
The Bridge Chapel was built in 1393 by Sir John de Cobham, one of the founders of the Rochester Bridge Trust. It was totally refurbished in 1937 by Sir Herbert Baker.
The Bridge Chamber was formerly the administrative office of the Rochester Bridge Trust and is still used for meetings and events. It was built in 1879, to replace an older building on the same site, under the watchful eye of Kent architect, Martin Bulmer.
The fully-accessible buildings, which have for centuries been at the heart of the Rochester Bridge Trust, will reopen on Saturday and Sunday, 13-14 and 20-21 September, from 11am until 4pm.
Entry is free of charge and there is no need to book. For details see: https://rbt.org.uk/events-resources/forthcoming-events/