Chatham tourist information
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 To Visit
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
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
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
Hotels
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Bridgewood Roundabout Walderslade Woods Chatham ME5 9AX MAP The welcoming Bridgewood Manor is a modern hotel close to the M25, 50 minutes from London and 35 minutes from the Channel Tunnel. It has a spa, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Bridgewood Manor is in mid Kent, 30 minutes to the Dartford River Crossing. More Information and Book ... |
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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. More Information and Book ... |
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Western Avenue Chatham Historic Dockyard Chatham ME4 4NT MAP This modern hotel is 800 metres from Chatham Marina and the Historic Dockyard Chatham. It has free Wi-Fi, free parking and air-conditioned rooms with a flat-screen TV and power shower. More Information and Book ... |
Guest Houses, Bed and Breakfasts, Inns and other Hotels
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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 marina. More Information and Book ... |
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Brompton Road Gillingham ME7 5QT MAP The King Charles Hotel is located in the heart of Medway, just a 10-minute walk from Gillingham town centre and Rail Station. Free parking is also provided. Rooms at the King Charles provide en suite bathrooms, satellite TV, and hairdryers. More Information and Book ... |
Holiday Cottages
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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 More Information and Book ... |
Days Out Near Chatham
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.
Towns Near Chatham To Visit - straight line distance:
Rochester (0.83 miles) Cobham (5.49 miles) East Tilbury (7.09 miles) Maidstone (7.38 miles)
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