Castle Crumb Snatchers Halloween trail at Rochester Castle
Rochester Castle (English Heritage), Rochester · 24 October to 1 November 2026
Image: Rochester CastleRats have been helping themselves to medieval food left around Rochester Castle this half-term. Children hunt for each rat, find out its name and work out what it is nibbling, while exploring one of England's tallest Norman keeps.
Highlights
- Rat-spotting trail around the Norman keep
- Medieval food theme
- Included with admission
Good to know
- Managed by Medway Council
- English Heritage membership cannot be bought at this site
- Last admission 45 minutes before closing
Getting there
Rochester Castle (English Heritage), Castle Hill, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1SW
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