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Chatham, Kent

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An historic port town on the Medway River in eastern Kent, Chatham grew up around a naval dockyard. The dockyard were established by Elizabeth I in 1568, and can still be visited. A number of historic vessels are on display. Over the years a number of forts were built to protect the docks, including Upnor Castle, Fort Amherst, and Fort Pitt. Charles Dickens lived in Chatham as a child, and featured it in several of his books.
Chatham, Kent, England

About Chatham
Attraction Type: Village
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OS TQ 7601 6746
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Nearest Attractions Historic Dockyard Chatham - 1.1 miles (Museum) Restoration House - 1.1 miles (Historic Property) Rochester Cathedral - 1.2 miles (Cathedral) Rochester Castle - 1.2 miles (Castle) Temple Manor - 1.8 miles (Historic Property) Upnor Castle - 2 miles (Castle) Kit's Coty House - 4.2 miles (Prehistoric) Little Kit's Coty - 4.5 miles (Prehistoric)

Nearest Towns and Villages Rochester - 1.1 miles away Gillingham - 1.1 miles away Cobham - 5.5 miles away Aylesford - 6.9 miles away Maidstone - 7.8 miles away Gravesend - 7.9 miles away Wrotham - 10.6 miles away Leeds - 10.8 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Ivydene - 20.2 miles from Chatham Heybridge, Essex Sleeps: 5 Stay from: £220

3 Malthouse Cottages - 20.7 miles from Chatham Boughton Aluph, Kent Sleeps: 3 Stay from: £300

The Smithy - 20.9 miles from Chatham Chilham, Kent Sleeps: 2 Stay from: £260

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Nearest Hotels

Ramada Encore Chatham - 0.8 miles from Chatham Chatham, Kent Stay from: £49.00

King Charles Hotel - 0.9 miles from Chatham Gillingham, Kent Stay from: £48.00

The Ship & Trades - 1.9 miles from Chatham Chatham, Kent Stay from: £65.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Styles Cottage holidays - 5.1 miles from Chatham Maidstone, Kent From: £35.00

The Black Horse Inn - 6.5 miles from Chatham Maidstone, Kent From: £100.00

Aylesbury House - 7.6 miles from Chatham Maidstone, Kent From: £55.00

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Rochester
Tourist Information Centre
95 High Street
Rochester
Kent
England
ME1 1LX
Tel: 01634 843 666
Alternate Tel: 01634 338 105
Fax: 01634 847 891
Email: visitor.centre@medway.gov.uk
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