# Rochester Dickensian Christmas Festival 2026

> Rochester Dickensian Christmas Festival runs 5 to 6 December 2026 in Rochester. Opening times, where it is and entry cost, checked against the official tourism board on 11 October 2026.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/rochester-dickensian/

Rochester, [Kent](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/areas/kent/)

Runs Saturday 5 December to Sunday 6 December 2026

| Dates | Saturday 5 December to Sunday 6 December 2026 (2 open days) |
| --- | --- |
| Days Closed | None listed: open every day of its run |
| Opening Times | Saturday and Sunday: **10am to 6pm** |
| Where | Rochester High Street and the area around the castle and cathedral [Open in Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.3889,0.504) |
| Entry | Free to enter |
| Organiser | Medway Council. [Official page](https://www.visitmedway.org/events/rochester-dickensian-christmas-festival) |

## Checked Against the Source

These dates and times come from the official tourism board's own page, not from another guide.

- [Visit Medway (Medway Council)](https://www.visitmedway.org/events/rochester-dickensian-christmas-festival), checked 11 October 2026
- [Medway Council](https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200725/christmas_in_rochester), checked 11 October 2026

Organisers sometimes change hours or close early in bad weather. On the day, check the [official page](https://www.visitmedway.org/events/rochester-dickensian-christmas-festival). Spotted something out of date? [Tell us](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/contact/).

## Rochester Dickensian Christmas Festival: Quick Answers

### When does Rochester Dickensian Christmas Festival start in 2026?

It opens on Saturday 5 December 2026.

### When does Rochester Dickensian Christmas Festival end?

The last day is Sunday 6 December 2026.

### What time does Rochester Dickensian Christmas Festival open and close?

Saturday and Sunday 10am to 6pm.

### Is Rochester Dickensian Christmas Festival open every day?

Yes. The organiser lists no closed days between 5 Dec and 6 Dec.

### Is Rochester Dickensian Christmas Festival free to enter?

Yes.

### Where is Rochester Dickensian Christmas Festival?

Rochester High Street and the area around the castle and cathedral, Rochester.

## About Rochester Dickensian Christmas Festival

Two-day Dickens-themed street festival with costumed parades, street entertainment and stalls in central Rochester. It falls on the middle weekend of the castle Christmas market and is free.

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## Where Is Rochester Dickensian Christmas Festival?

Rochester High Street and the area around the castle and cathedral, Rochester. The other dots are nearby markets.

## Where to Stay Near Rochester Dickensian Christmas Festival

**Staying the night?** See hotels and rooms near the stalls on a map, priced for Saturday 5 December.

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## Other Christmas Markets Nearby

[Rochester Christmas Market  Rochester, Kent  27 Nov to 13 Dec 2026  Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only  Under a mile away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/rochester/) [Gravesend Christmas Market  Gravesend, Kent  12 to 13 Dec 2026  7 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/gravesend/) [Kent Festive Gift and Food Show  Detling, Kent  20 to 22 Nov 2026  7 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/kent-festive-show/) [Leeds Castle Christmas Market  Maidstone, Kent  2026 dates not yet announced  11 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/leeds-castle/) [Billericay Christmas Market  Billericay, Essex  6 Dec 2026  17 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/billericay/)

More in [South East](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/regions/south-east/), or see [every market's 2026 dates](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/dates/).