Watts Opening 8th & 9th September
As part of the national Heritage Open Days event celebrating England's heritage and culture Watts Almshouses will open to the public on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th September 10am-4pm. Visitors can tour the grounds with a guide and view an almshouse; one of the original almshouses will be open where possible. You can also visit the exhibition in the Board Room and discuss the services provided by Watts Charities. Refreshments and home-made cakes will be on sale.
Watts Opening 8th & 9th September
As part of the national Heritage Open Days event celebrating England's heritage and culture Watts Almshouses will open to the public on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th September 10am-4pm. Visitors can tour the grounds with a guide and view an almshouse; one of the original almshouses will be open where possible. You can also visit the exhibition in the Board Room and discuss the services provided by Watts Charities. Refreshments and home-made cakes will be on sale.
Watts Opening 8th & 9th September
As part of the national Heritage Open Days event celebrating England's heritage and culture Watts Almshouses will open to the public on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th September 10am-4pm. Visitors can tour the grounds with a guide and view an almshouse; one of the original almshouses will be open where possible. You can also visit the exhibition in the Board Room and discuss the services provided by Watts Charities. Refreshments and home-made cakes will be on sale.
Watts Opening 8th & 9th September
As part of the national Heritage Open Days event celebrating England's heritage and culture Watts Almshouses will open to the public on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th September 10am-4pm. Visitors can tour the grounds with a guide and view an almshouse; one of the original almshouses will be open where possible. You can also visit the exhibition in the Board Room and discuss the services provided by Watts Charities. Refreshments and home-made cakes will be on sale.
The Six Poor Travellers’ House
Make the most of the limited opening hours for this little gem. Friendly owners present a fascinating and beautiful property and garden with great exhibits that are informative but don’t overwhelm you. Great to hear about the Charity’s legacy and how it’s still helping people centuries on. It’s free but was more than happy to leave a donation.
Trip Advisor, Sept 2020
What a lovely little gem of a place on Rochester High Street! I've walked past it hundreds of times, never been in before..my mistake!
Great history, well preserved, a lovely herb garden at the back. And a really interesting overview of it, from one of the guides.
I knew about the Watts Charities, they have almshouses in Rochester, but hadn't appreciated all of the history.
I recommend going inside and seeing it for yourself.
Trip Advisor, August 2020
The Six Poor Travellers is re-opening on Wednesday 19th May.
Due to Coronavirus we are limiting visitor numbers to a maximum of six people in the museum at any one time. Visitors must wear a face mask or they will be refused entry. Please maintain social distancing.
Opening times will be:
Wednesday to Sunday
11am to 1pm
2pm to 4pm
Last entry 3.45pm
This Grade One listed building is no longer used as an almshouse. The accommodation on the upper floors is occupied by the Custodian and the ground floor has been converted into a museum for all to visit.
See the History page for more information about The Six Poor Travellers' House.
Entrance to the house is free, although donations are welcome.
The house has restricted access and is not suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs. The house is a Grade One listed building of historic and architectural importance; it is not possible to make it accessible for wheelchairs or pushchairs without compromising the architecture. The house has been added to over the centuries and has many steps and differing levels. People with limited mobility are asked to bear this in mind if planning to visit.
Address:
The Six Poor Travellers’ House
97 High Street
Rochester
Kent
ME1 1LX
Telephone:
01634 823117 during opening times only
During the winter months the house is closed for maintenance but opens over some weekends.
Please bear in mind that access is limited and is unsuitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs.
Please respect the privacy and property of the Custodian. Please don't bring food or drink into the house.