This event celebrates the history of Queenborough from Charles I to Charles III
1625 – 2025
Queenborough history weekend
5th – 7th June 2026
Queenborough History Trail
Look out for the windows displays giving the history of the houses and shops – what did they used to be, who lived there?
King Charles I Charter 1626
Events:
———-Friday 5th June———-
Queenborough Train Station
09.00 – 12.00 Free Children’s art: make a train passenger to be displayed in the station, drawing etc.
Queenborough Church
11.00 Free event – Coasts in Mind workshop: unemployed/work experience for 18-25 years old. Lunch included – 13.00 @ Castle Connections. Please see below for further information.
13.00 – 15.00: Free & open to all: Visit the historic church, view the painted ceiling and historical sacrament documents.
Castle Connections
Free event
13.00 Lunch.
13.30 Coasts in Mind workshop: open to all & we would like young people and volunteers to have this opportunity (Under 18’s to attend with guardian / family).
email: [email protected] for more information.
Queenborough Library
14.00 – 16.00 Free – Children’s art and trail (subject to completed renovations).
Guildhall
18.30 HMS Queenborough Presentation: why did this ship have our town’s name & where it sailed?
Free to Queenborough Society members, £2 non-members. Raffle tickets £1 for 5 on the night.
———-Saturday 6th June———-
Train Station
09.00 – 12.00 Free Children’s art: make a train passenger to be displayed in the station, draw and create.
Library
09.00 – 12.00 Free Children’s art and trail (subject to completed renovations).
Guildhall Museum
11.00 – 14.00 Charles I charter and display – what did this charter bestow on Queenborough? What part did our MP play in Charles I execution? Plus, Wildfire III our WWII minesweeping base, Queenborough castle and Edward III charter, Queenborough’s varied history in photos and memorabilia.
Entry – adults: £1, children under 16: free.
Church
Visit the historic church, view the painted ceiling and historical sacrament documents. Free although donations gratefully received.
Castle Connections
19.00 Quiz including Queenborough history. Includes supper. Proceeds to Castle Connections ‘Upstairs Loo Fund’
Cost per person: to be advised; please see event poster & webpages.
Raybel charters
Sailing barge at the All Tide Landing: to be confirmed.
Art Studio: Former Co-op Queenborough High Street
12.00 – 16.00 Visit Nicola Mollett’s new art studio showcasing paintings of boats and ships. Be one of the first to see her work at this new venue opening especially for this weekend.
———-Sunday 7th June———-
Church
11.00 Church Service.
12.00 – 15.00 Visit the historic church, view the painted ceiling and historical sacrament documents – free, however donations gratefully received.
Guildhall
11:00 Free: Coasts in Mind workshop: unemployed/work experience for 18-25 years old. Lunch included. Visit to the castle site or quay. See below for further information.
13.00 Lunch.
13.30 Free: Coasts in Mind workshop.
13.45 Visit the cobbled castle creek quay. The event is open to all & we would like young people and volunteers to have this opportunity (Under 18’s to attend with guardian / family).
Big Fish
14.00 (to be confirmed) – Queenborough history walk from the Castle site around Queenborough pointing out interesting facts and history; visit the site of poor Emma’s murder, the great and good buried in the churchyard and much more. Free however a donation is gratefully received.
With thanks to Queenborough Town Council, MOLA (Museum of London Archaeology), Kent Community Rail Partnership and Cllr Shiel for their support and funding.
Archaeology Training Workshop (Heritage and Museum Skills)
Participant Information
Interested in stories, problem solving, history, the outdoors or archaeology? Join Archaeologist from Museum of London Archaeology to explore and record the remains of a medieval castle on the island.
The first 45 minutes of the workshop will be spent learning how to identify archaeological remains and features in the landscape as well as how to use the tools and surveys archaeologists employ to record them
In the second hour, participants will be led on short excursion to locate a significant archaeological feature which survives in Queenborough. They will apply their new recording skills to record parts of the in-situ archaeology in teams or on their own if preferred.
*Participants who are aged 18 -25 and not in current employment of further education will have any public transport costs reimbursed at the event when the show a valid ticket. Snacks and refreshments provided throughout.
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VOYAGES
6th – 30th June 2026
An exhibition of contemporary art depicting voyages at sea.
With works by…
ADAM HANSON, JOHN DARGAN, LAURIE HARPUM, REMY GUY NOE,ROBERT GRESHOFF, DANIEL TURNER, GRMALEM KASA, SJ LYON, PETER MOLLETT, NICOLE MOLLETT, FROG MORRIS, LEE ROUGH
Sheerness Economical Society
127 High St, Queenborough
Gallery open Saturdays 12-5pm & by appointment (Fri-Sun)
Private View opening: Friday 12th June 5.30-9pm
For updates on shows follow the gallery on Instagram @sheernesseconomicalsociety