The Faversham Society

The Faversham Society A membership Society celebrating Faversham's long and diverse heritage whilst helping to shape its future

The Faversham Society has evolved from a small group of interested and influential opponents to poorly planned modernisation of Faversham in the early 1960's to a large multi-functional organisation. Its many roles include the collection and preservation of material evidence of Faversham's past; research, and publishing from the wider informational assets in the museum's archives and beyond, whils

t also answering enquiries from around the globe; creation of permanent and temporary exhibitions on aspects of Faversham's history whilst also displaying work by local groups and artists; offers a programme of learning activities and opportunities, whilst also supporting educational institutions and groups; provides tourism and accommodation advice and support to the widest audience; maintains a watchful and professional eye on Planning and Development issues in Faversham, commenting where necessary to protect Faversham's unique character and built environment. If you have any queries, please direct them to the Society via our email: [email protected]

Please note this page is not monitored 24/7 so any messages or enquires sent by direct message may take longer to respond to.

28/05/2026

You can now follow the Faversham Society Archaeological Research Group on Facebook!

Following some internal restoration work we are delighted to announce that the Chart Gunpowder Mills will be reopening o...
27/05/2026

Following some internal restoration work we are delighted to announce that the Chart Gunpowder Mills will be reopening on Saturday 13 June, from 2pm to 4pm.

We are hoping to be able to open on Saturdays until September and we will also be introducing guided walks down to Chart Mills on the first Sunday of the month. Look out for booking details soon!

If you can offer a couple of hours on a Saturday afternoon, we’d love to hear from you! Please get in touch at [email protected]

The Faversham Fleur de Lis Museum garden will be open as part of Open Gardens this year, and we are still in need of som...
26/05/2026

The Faversham Fleur de Lis Museum garden will be open as part of Open Gardens this year, and we are still in need of some extra stewards to sit in the sunshine and chat to people about it on Sunday 28th June.

Information will be made available for you and other people around to ask, so it’s not difficult to do. If you can spare a couple of hours between 10am and 4pm then please let us know on the address below.

[email protected]

Did you know that behind the Victorian organ in St Mary of Charity parish church Faversham, is a chapel dedicated to St ...
25/05/2026

Did you know that behind the Victorian organ in St Mary of Charity parish church Faversham, is a chapel dedicated to St Thomas Becket? as well as an impressive scheme of medieval wall paintings stretched across all three walls!

As part of the Open Faversham celebrations, Dr Angela Websdale will be giving a talk at the Parish church on the Becket Chapel and the ambition to move the organ to reveal and restore the chapel at 7.30pm on Friday, 5 June.

Find out more about this and other events on the Open Faversham Website: https://openfaversham.info/

Join Jason Mazzocchi as he discusses "The Faversham Oyster Maps 1599-1608: the assemblage of local knowledge", taking pl...
24/05/2026

Join Jason Mazzocchi as he discusses "The Faversham Oyster Maps 1599-1608: the assemblage of local knowledge", taking place on Thursday 11th June, 7.30pm at the Assembly Rooms in Preston Street.

Jason is the editor of Archaeologia Cantiana. He is currently a PhD student at Canterbury Christ Church University with a focus on Faversham and the Cinque Ports in Early Modern Kent.

Tickets are FREE for Faversham Society Members and £5 for non members.

Pre-booking is essential either at the Visitor Information Centre in Market Place or via our Live Events page

https://favershamsociety.org/live-events/

It's back!Book your places for a Night at the Museum on the 23rd June.Four lively talks on different subjects will given...
22/05/2026

It's back!

Book your places for a Night at the Museum on the 23rd June.

Four lively talks on different subjects will given as you make your way around the Faversham Fleur de Lis Museum afterhours.

Tickets starting at £5 with drinks and nibbles included in the price, what a wonderful way to experience our fabulous Fleur de Lis!

Check out our Live Events page for more information and to book your tickets

https://favershamsociety.org/live-events/

13/05/2026

Who is excited for the transport festival? We are open FRI, SAT and SUN this weekend! Open from 11 to 3

Tomorrow is definitely a Tremendous Thursday with two top-notch and terrific treats for you!For more info check out our ...
13/05/2026

Tomorrow is definitely a Tremendous Thursday with two top-notch and terrific treats for you!

For more info check out our Live Events page or drop into the Visitor Information Centre!

https://favershamsociety.org/live-events/

Address

10-13 Preston Street
Faversham
ME138NS

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 1pm

Telephone

01795 534542

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