Faversham Charters and Magna Carta

28/05/2026

CELEBRATING 4 YEARS OF HISTORY!

Today marks the 4th anniversary of the Faversham Charters and Magna Carta exhibition.

Over the past four years, we've been proud to share this remarkable piece of history with our community and visitors from near and far. From school groups to history enthusiasts, your curiosity and support have helped bring these stories to life.

Thank you to all our visitors, supporters and volunteers for being part of our journey. Your enthusiasm and dedication make everything we do possible.

Here's to many more years of preserving and celebrating Faversham's incredible heritage!

Historic Swale

18/05/2026

Thank you for highlighting us!

07/05/2026

We hosted children from St Mary of Charity Primary School this Week.

They have visited us every year since we set up our schools programme.

Thank you for your continued support!

04/05/2026

📜 Talk: Queen Elizabeth Charter – 450 Years On

Join us for a fascinating evening at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School Faversham as we explore the legacy of the Queen Elizabeth Charter, 450 years after it was granted.

Hear from Dr Sheila Sweetinburgh, Special Associate Lecturer in Medieval and Early Modern Studies at University of Kent, as she brings this remarkable piece of history to life and discusses its lasting impact on the school and beyond.

🗓 Monday 13 July
⏰ 7:00pm – 8:00pm (with additional viewing times)

Agenda:
• 6:30–7:00pm – Refreshments & Charter Viewing (tea/coffee available for a small donation)
• 7:00–8:00pm – Talk by Dr Sheila Sweetinburgh (includes Q&A)
• 8:00–8:30pm – Final Charter Viewing

This is a unique opportunity to see the historic Charter up close and gain insight into its significance over the centuries.

Don’t miss out—history comes alive for one night only! 📖✨

Please book your tickets on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/talk-queen-elizabeth-charter-450-years-on-tickets-1964839373458

30/04/2026

The May Super Draw has been announced and you could win a whopping £1000 Ikea gift card or cash prize!

To be in with a chance of winning and to support Faversham Charters and Magna Carta exhibition, please use our unique link to take you to our lottery page: https://www.favershamdistrictlottery.co.uk/support/faversham-charters-and-magna-carta

11/04/2026

We’re proud to be part of the Historic Swale group!

This fantastic network champions and supports small museums and exhibitions across the Swale area—places full of history, character, and stories waiting to be discovered, just like ours.

If you’re looking for your next day out, we highly recommend exploring their website. You’ll find a variety of unique and inspiring locations to visit, each offering something a little different:
https://historicswale.org.uk/

Why not make a day (or even a weekend) of it and discover everything Swale has to offer?

07/04/2026

Join us for an exciting event at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School on 13th July, 2026, where we delve into the history and significance of the Queen Elizabeth Charter, 450 years after it was granted. Discover the impact of this historic document and how it changed the school history.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to listen to Dr Sheila Sweetinburgh, Special Associate Lecturer in Medieval and Early Modern Studies at Kent University.

Book your tickets on Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1964839373458?aff=oddtdtcreator

Dr Sheila Sweetinburgh leads a talk about the Queen Elizabeth Charter and its impact over the last 450 years!

01/04/2026

The new Wheels of Time season launches today! 🎉

Haven’t visited us yet to pick up your badge? Why not plan a trip during the Easter holidays and add it to your calendar!

There’s plenty for kids to enjoy in our Kids Cabinet, including dressing up, mazes, colouring, image hunts, puzzles, and more.

We’re open 7 days a week, and best of all — entry is completely free. Come and see us soon!

28/03/2026

726 years ago today the 1300 Magna Carta was issued.
It was the last Magna Carta drawn up by the Royal Chancery, and was distributed under King Edward I’s seal, to the counties and cathedrals of the country.

This Magna Carta was granted on 28th March 1300. Originally granted by King John in 1215, Faversham’s version is a confirmation of the re-issue of King Henry III’s Magna Carta of 1225. This includes the whole text of the 1225 Magna Carta. These were sent to many towns throughout the country.

At the foot of our issue it is stated in Latin that it is for the barons of the Port of Faversham.

You can view Faversham’s 1300 Magna Carta, one of only 7 known to have survived, in our exhibition, open every day with FREE ENTRY.

25/03/2026

We will be closed this afternoon, due to volunteer shortages in the Visitor Information Centre.