*** Hulked nominated for the SWS 2024 Award ***

Hulked is a creative heritage project inspired by the histories, stories and songs of the Thames Barges, many of which are now ‘hulked’ along the Medway River.

The soundwalks weave together stories, poems, songs and music as you follow self-guided route through The Old Brickfields at Lower Halstow and Bedlams Bottom, near Iwade.

There are some access limits for people with limited mobillity on both walks. Please click the buttons to plan your visit and see the terrain.

The Old Brickfields

Lower Halstow

Sittingbourne

Kent ME9 7DZ

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Bedlams Bottom

Parking at

Sanderllng Way

Iwade

Kent ME9 8TE

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How to listen

to Hulked

  1. Scan or click on the QR code to open the Echoesapp, download the Hulked soundwalk for The Old Brickfields and/or Bedlams Bottom.

  2. As you walk, the app will play automatically as you move through the geolocated sound zones.

  3. We recommend using headphones and downloading the app & soundwalk before you visit.

Hulked at The Old Brickfield, Lower Halstow

The Old Brickfield, Lower Halstow

Hulked at Bedlams Bottom, Iwade

Bedlams Bottom, Iwade

“Preservation and sharing of local history is important to me and the wider community. We need to know who we are and where we come from.”

Hulked participant