In June 2025, Faversham Town Council became the owner of the Town Quay and its two buildings: the Old Town Warehouse and the 1911 Pumphouse.
The Town Warehouse, a Grade II* listed building, was constructed in the early 15th century. It stands as the only surviving reminder of the vital role Faversham Creek and the port once played in the town’s development and prosperity.
Faversham Town Council is now inviting your views on the future of this important historic building –
December 2025 Update
December’s Heritage Buildings & Creek Committee meeting agreed real progress for one of Faversham’s most treasured historic buildings.
Several important decisions were made to move forward with essential work on the 15th-century Town Warehouse at Town Quay, which Faversham Town Council has recently taken into its stewardship.
Measured Survey Approved.
Condition & Structural Surveys Agreed.
Architect’s Specification approved to go out to tender for RIBA Stages 0–2
The first vital steps toward stabilisation, conservation, and long-term redevelopment of the building.
This marks an exciting moment for Faversham. The Town Warehouse, a rare late-15th-century timber-framed landmark, has huge potential as a future community asset. Work over the coming months will help us understand the building’s needs, explore new possibilities, and develop plans for sensitive restoration and imaginative reuse.
From a strengthened and weather-tight structure in the immediate term to long-term hopes for an events space, heritage hub, café, the vision is ambitious, community-focused, and rooted in respect for our town’s history.
We look forward to sharing more updates as the work progresses! Our thanks go to the Queenborough Fishery Trust for their continued support.
