Chatham is opposite Rochester on the river Medway, Chatham has a naval dock history, and in recent years the old docks have been developed into a heritage centre.

A large town that merges with Gillingham to the east, good facilities, and a Tourist Information Centre in the town.

What to see - Chatham Tourist Attractions

  Castles

Fort Amherst Dock Road, Chatham ME4 4UB
18th century, emplacements, ditches, tunnels, park, events. The largest surviving Napoleonic Fortress in Europe. Only guided tours of the tunnels Mon-Fri 10:00-15:00 - subject to guide available- small charge . Parkland free.   Fort Amherst information

  Historic Houses

Temple Manor Knight Road ( next to Morrisons), Strood, Chatham ME2 2AH
Part of a 1240 manor house of the Knights Templar. English Heritage site. Temple Manor information

  Museums

Chatham Dockyard The Historic Dockyard, Chatham ME4 4TZ
A working museum with lots to do and see over 80 acres, Wooden Walls exhibition on building 18th century ships, Royal National Lifeboat Institute exhibition, demonstrations, events, a full day out.   Chatham Dockyard information

Royal Engineers Museum Prince Arthur Road, Gillingham, Chatham ME4 4UG
audio visual representations of the Engineers history as well as displays that include a Large Equipment and Vehicle Collection   Royal Engineers Museum information

Where to stay in Chatham

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Hotels

Bridgewood Manor - QHotels Bridgewood Roundabout, Walderslade Woods Chatham ME5 9AX MAP
The welcoming Bridgewood Manor is a modern hotel with a timeless feel. It is close to the M25, 50 minutes from London, and 35 minutes from the Channel Tunnel. Bridgewood Manor is situated in mid Kent, quite close to the Dartford river crossing. It has pl...
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Ramada Encore Chatham Western Avenue Chatham ME4 4NT MAP
This exciting new hotel in the Maritime area has a simple concept: it is fresh, stylish and vibrant, with contemporary accommodation, stimulating cuisine and innovative design. The Ramada Encore Chatham is ideally located at the Chatham Maritime Dockyar...
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Holiday Inn Rochester-Chatham Maidstone Road Chatham ME5 9SF MAP
The modern Holiday Inn Rochester-Chatham hotel has fully air-conditioned bedrooms, a leisure club (with indoor swimming pool) and 24-hour room service. Children stay and eat for free! The fully equipped Spirit Health & Fitness Centre has a swimming pool,...
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Guest Houses, Bed and Breakfasts, Inns and other Hotels

The Ship & Trades Maritime Way, Chatham Maritime Chatham ME4 3ER MAP
One of the jewels in Shepherd Neame's crown, The Ship & Trades is a spacious and stylish pub with accommodation overlooking a yacht basin. The upstairs level has marvellous views across the Medway towards Upnor Castle and there is also extensive outside ...
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King Charles Hotel Brompton Road Gillingham ME7 5QT MAP
The King Charles Hotel is a privately owned, modern, 98 bedroom hotel. It features a cosy, comfortable restaurant and first class conference and banqueting facilities. The Hotel is set in the heart of Medway and Maritime Kent and is just 2 minutes away ...
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Holiday Cottages

Pintails View 9 The Pintails St. Marys Island near Chatham ME4 3LD MAP
Enjoying views over the water and a wonderful location for exploring the myriad attractions of the area this modern duplex apartment (pictured right side of property) sits on St Mary's Island a new waterside development accessed via a bridge over the
… Sleeps 5... Tel: 0844 847 1200
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Around The Chatham Area

Tour the countryside down to Tenterden or take a day trip to Maidstone for a look around and do a bit of shopping, and also try Faversham for a feel of a historic town.

Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Rochester (0.83 miles) Cobham (5.49 miles) East Tilbury (7.09 miles) Maidstone (7.38 miles) Gravesend (7.80 miles) Canvey Island (9.80 miles) Grays (10.93 miles) Sheerness (10.99 miles) Basildon (13.42 miles) Southend (13.46 miles) Eynsford (13.53 miles)