About the event

Medway Pride is the annual LGBTQ+ celebration for the Medway towns, run by Medway Pride CIC. The main event takes place each August at Rochester Castle Gardens, with a parade up Rochester High Street, live performances, community stalls and a fringe week across Rochester and Chatham. Dates are announced each year.

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Rochester Castle Gardens, Rochester ME1 1SW, UK Open in Maps →

Our three picks · Rochester

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Budget pick

Premier Inn Rochester hotel

Medway Valley Leisure Park, Chariot Way, Rochester ME2 2SS, UK

Budget chain hotel at Medway Valley Leisure Park, Strood side of Rochester, with easy road access to the A228 and M2.

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Mid-range pick

Trivelles Rochester Hotel

51 Station Rd, Rochester ME2 4BL, UK

Small mainstream hotel on Station Road in Strood, across the Medway from historic Rochester; gay-friendly, not a gay hotel.

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