Hospital of Sir John Hawkins, Knight in Chatham
Sir John Hawkins Hospital, High Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4EW
The Governors of this Elizabethan naval charity invite visitors to see the boardroom that contains artefacts relating to the history and career of Sir John Hawkins, an important English admiral in the 1580s and 1590s, and to the establishment and continuity of the charity which provides homes for needy and disabled mariners and shipwrights and for other ex-service personnel. The charity has been providing accommodation on this same High Street site to eligible service personnel and civillians since 1594. The precincts of the Almshouses occupy a corner of the former St Bartholomew's Hospital and the delightful garden gives a good prospect of the River Medway, making a pleasant spot in which to enjoy some refreshments.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 07 September:
- 1100-1600
- Sunday 08 September:
- 1100-1600
- Saturday 14 September:
- 1100-1600
- Sunday 15 September:
- 1100-1600
Location & directions
Sir John Hawkins Hospital, High Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4EW
- Directions:
- The almshouse is situated on the north side of the High Street on the boarer between Rochester and Chatham. The almshouse is between Featherstones and GSA clothing Emprium
- Contact on day:
- Paul Roberts
- Telephone number:
- +447970474760
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
There is a stairlift to the garden area for those unable to use steps. Wheelchairs need to be folded and carried down. Toilet on site is down steps
Additional information
We are a dog friendly site Refreshments are available during the day
