Kent Police Museum, Police museum in Faversham, England
The Kent Police Museum is a police museum in Faversham displaying uniforms, equipment, medals, photographs, and official documents from different periods. The collection shows how police gear and procedures changed across several decades.
The museum was established in 1957 and documents the development of the Kent County Constabulary from 1857 and its merger with fourteen smaller police forces by 1943. These reorganizations shaped the region's modern police structure.
The museum reflects how policing methods changed over time and the role law enforcement played in Kent's communities. You can see how relationships between residents and police forces evolved across different periods.
The museum is located at Faversham Police Station and opens Thursday through Saturday between Easter and October. Guided tours are available to help you explore the collections more thoroughly.
The museum holds occurrence books and charge documents that provide insight into specific criminal cases from Kent's past. These archives tell stories of people and crimes from earlier times.
Location: Faversham
Inception: 1957
Address: Faversham Police Station, Church Road, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8AL
GPS coordinates: 51.39722,0.52778
Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:42
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