BATTLE OF MEDWAY

Uncover the 350-year-old story of the Battle of Medway through a collection of art and objects on loan from a range of national and international institutions, including the British Library, the Rijksmuseum and the Dutch and UK National Maritime Museums at the Historic Dockyard in Chatham. Breaking the Chain runs until Sunday, September 3, between 10am and 6pm daily throughout. There are entry fees. For details go to thedockyard.co.uk. You can also meet a Battle of Medway soldier at Upnor Castle on dates throughout July, August and September at 11am, 1pm and 3pm, including Sunday, July 23, or decorate a cannonball on Wednesday, July 26. Go to english-heritage.org.uk/ visit/places/upnor-castle for more.

Learn about the Battle of Medway at a number of events in the towns