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St Johns Road, Gillingham, Medway
ME7 5PG Medway (B)
Days out for all the family
Are there any fun places to visit? The following attractions are within 10 miles of ME7 5PG:
Canterbury Tales
St. Margarets Street, Canterbury, CT12TG
A visit to The Canterbury Tales, one of Kent's most popular attractions, with its stunning reconstruction of 14th century England, is just like stepping into the Middle Ages. Inside the historic building of St.
London Dungeon
28-34 Tooley Street Bridge, SE12SZ
Deep in the heart of London, buried beneath the paving stones of historic Southwark, lies the world's most chillingly famous horror attraction. The London Dungeon brings more than 2,000 years of gruesomely authentic history vividly back to life.
London Aquarium
County Hall, Riverside Building, Westminster, SE17PB
We know more about the surface of the moon than we do about the underwater world covering two-thirds of our planet. With over 50 living displays and a host of underwater life, join the London Aquarium on a journey into this great unknown.
Tower of London
Tower Hill, EC3N4AB
The Tower of London has been an integral part of British Royal history for nearly one thousand years. Only at the Tower of London can you marvel at the breathtaking Crown Jewels, stand on the execution site of three English queens, and hear the myths and legentds that make a visit to the Tower 'a day out to die for'.
Fort Amherst
Dock Road, Chatham, ME44UB
Fort Amherst is a Georgian Fortress set in over 15 acres of parkland, consisting of caves, tunnels, gun-batteries and barracks. The Civil Defence building was formally a search light store used by the Territorial Army.
Royal Engineers Museum
Prince Arthur Road, Gillingham, ME44UG
The Royal Engineers Museum of Military Engineering is one of the foremost Military Museums in the country. Its exhibits demonstrate the Corps' diversity and pioneering spirit throughout history.
Chatham Historic Dockyard
Chatham Dockyard, Chatham, ME44TZ
Naval heritage site covering 80 acres. Stunning architecture and displays including WWII destroyer, submarine, recreation of the 18th century dockyard, RNLI lifeboat collection, ropery and museum.
Charles Dickens Centre
Eastgate House, High Street, Rochester, ME11EW
Charles Dickens was born in Portsmouth in 1812. In 1817 his father, who worked as a clerk for the Royal Navy, moved the whole family to Chatham where he took up a post in the Royal Dockyard.
Dickens World
Leviathan Way, Chatham Maritime, Chatham, ME44LL
May 2007 will see the opening of an innovative and exciting new £62m indoor visitor complex in Kent (in the UK), themed around the life, work and times of one of Britain's best loved authors, Charles Dickens.Dickens World will take visitors on a journey of Dickens lifetime as they step back in time to Dickensian England to experience the highs and lows of urban life complete with sounds and smells.
Rochester Castle
, Rochester, ME11SX
The great keep of Rochester Castle towers over the River Medway and by its side, an inseparable twin, the magnificent cathedral shares and dominates the skyline.Rochester Castle is known as one of the best preserved and finest examples of Norman architecture in England.
Guildhall Museum Rochester
High Street, Rochester, ME11PY
The Rochester Guildhall was built in 1687 and is one of the finest 17th century civic buildings in Kent. Originally it consisted of a court hall, a council chamber, city gaol and gaoler's accommodation.
Upnor Castle
, Upnor, ME24XG
This attractive, turreted castle is set in a picturesque village area that is backed by rolling, wooded hills. The castle is fronted by a water bastion jutting out into the River Medway.
Cobtree Manor Park
Forstal Road, Aylesford, ME207AE
Cobtree Manor Park - Amusement Park in Aylesford, Kent. Contact venue on telephone number 01622718728 for opening times, entrance costs, and attractions/rides available at this park.
Museum of Kent Life
Lock Lane, Sandling, Maidstone, ME143AU
Kent's open-air museum is home to an outstanding collection of historic buildings which house exhibitions on life in Kent over the past 150 years.- Wheelchair access- Groups accepted- Picnic area- Coach parking- Kentish fare- Refreshments- Parking on-siteOpening times: daily 10am - 5.
Aylesford Priory
The Friars, Aylesford, ME207BX
Set in the heart of Kent, England, The Friars - Aylesford Priory - is an ancient religious house of the Order of Carmelites dating back to the 13th Century. Over the centuries and now today The Friars has become for thousands of visitors and friends.
Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery
St Faiths Street, Maidstone, ME141LH
Some of the finest museums in the South East. Rich in fine, applied and oriental art, costume, archaeology, natural local and social history.
Tyrwhitt Drake Museum of Carriages
The Archbishops Stables, Mill Street, Maidstone, ME156YE
Tyrwhitt-Drake Museum of Carriages is home to one of the largest and most well preserved collections of horse-drawn vehicles from royal state carriages to sledges..
St Leonards Tower
, West Malling, ME196PE
St Leonard's Tower is one of the most impressive buildings in Kent, built by Bishop Gundolf, who also built Rochester Cathedral and the White Tower of London.The tower stands almost to its original height and takes its name from a chapel dedicated to St Leonard that once stood nearby.
Teapot Island
Twyford Bridge, Hampstead Lane, Yalding, ME186HG
Come along and visit the amazing Teapot Island exhibition. With over 3500 teapots, each with it's own unique history, then enjoy yourself with a cream tea, or treat yourself to lunch or dinner in our riverside cafe.
Hadleigh Castle
Hadleigh Castle, Hadleigh, Leigh on Sea, SS72AP
The impressive remains of a mighty fortress constructed over seven centuries ago; overlooking the Essex marshes, the barbican and two towers remain standing today. Where else in Essex can you see Kent, Canvey, Southend Pier, Canary Wharf and the Dartford Bridge all from the same place? It's a great place to walk, picnic, fly a kite or discover wildlife.
Hadleigh Castle Country Park
Off Chapel Lane, Hadleigh, Benfleet, SS72PP
The park gets its name from the nearby Hadleigh Castle; an impressive ruin of a fortress built over 700 years ago. Views of Kent, Canvey Island, Southend Pier, Canary Wharf and Dartford Bridge.
Adventure Island
Sunken Gardens, Western Esplanade, Southend, SS11EE
There is a magical not-so-far away land where you can ride upon dragons, be sucked into a Vortex, come face to face with Beelzee Bob, ride the rapids on the Raging River, witness the fury of the Paraoh, in fact everyday a new magical adventure.We are easy to find, from the M25 just take the either the 29 or 30 junction eastbound towards Southend - on - Sea.
Southend Pier
Southend Pier, Southend on Sea, SS12EL
After passing through the award winning new Pier entrance, take a bracing walk, or ride on the Pier train, along the worlds longest pleasure pier. Enjoy extensive and unique views of the Thames Estuary coastline.
Sealife Adventure
Eastern Esplanade, Southend on Sea, SS12ER
There's so much to sea! New displays throughout 2004! There is no greater advenutre than the one that takes place beneath our seas and oceans on our beautiful blue planet. The amazing diversity of creatures that live beneath the waves is truly amazing and many can be seen here at the Sea-Life Aventure.
Southchurch Hall Museum
Southchurch Hall Close, Southend on Sea, SS12TE
Southchurch Hall museum is housed in the half-timbered medieval manor house, which dates to the early 14th century. The house was restored in the late 1920s, having been purchased by Thomas Dowsett and presented to the town for use as a museum or library.
Hop Farm
The Hop Farm Country Park, Paddock Wood, TN126PY
Year round family visitor attraction featuring two museums; indoor and outdoor children's play area's; Shire horse stables; animal farm; pets corner; military vehicle museum; pottery workshop; gift shop and Cafe..
Prittlewell Priory
Priory Park, Victoria Avenue, Southend on Sea, SS26NB
This museum is housed in the remains of the Cluniac Priory of St. Mary's, founded in the early 12th century by Robert fitzSuen.
Southend Central Museum
Victoria Avenue, Southend on Sea, SS26EW
The Central Museum is situated in Victoria Avenue, and houses the main offices of the Museums Service, together with the Planetarium and principal artefact store. The Central Museum was opened in April 1981, in a magnificent Edwardian library building, Southend's first free public library, designed by H.
Eynsford Castle
Eynsford town centre, DA40AA
One of the first stone castles to be built by the Normans, the moat and remains of the curtain wall and hall can still be seen. The remains of buildings inside the walls date from the second half of the 12th century.
Langdon Visitor Centre and Nature Reserve
Third Avenue, Lower Dunton Road, Basildon, SS166EB
460 acre nature reserve including former plotlands, managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust. A remaining plotland home, The Haven has been restored in 1930's style.
