Top Things to do in Medway
Top Hotels in Medway
- 1. Premier Inn Rochester hotel
- 2. Premier Inn Chatham/Gillingham (Victory Pier) Hotel
- 3. Bridgewood Manor Hotel & Spa
- 4. St. George Hotel
- 5. Travelodge Rochester
- 6. Travelodge Chatham Maritime Hotel
- 7. Premier Inn Gillingham Business Park hotel
- 8. The Golden Lion Hotel
- 9. King Charles Hotel
- 10. Holiday Inn Rochester - Chatham, an IHG hotel
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Things to do in Medway, England: The Best Museums
Discover the best top things to do in Medway, United Kingdom including The Historic Dockyard Chatham, Royal Engineers Museum, Guildhall Museum, Nucleus Arts, Old Brook Pumping Station, Medway Queen, Sun Pier House Gallery, Huguenot Museum, HMS Cavalier, Francis Iles Galleries.
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1. The Historic Dockyard Chatham
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,537 reviews
Step into the heart of Chatham’s legendary ship building heritage and return to the ‘Age of Sail’, when the Dockyard built mighty ships that won command of the world’s oceans. Test your sea legs as you peer through the periscope of a Cold War Submarine, command the bridge of a WWII Destroyer and ring the ship’s bell aboard a Victorian Sloop. Delve into the award-winning Command of the Oceans interactive gallery and imagine the crash of the waves as you explore the UK’s largest collection of RNLI Historic Lifeboats before gaining first-hand experience of life as a Victorian ropemaker. And don’t forget to check out the exciting programme of events and seasonal activities throughout the year.
Reviewed By Transitguru
Thank you trip advisor! Your reviews made us go, where the dockyard website might not have - it is confusing regarding pricing. Basically - when you buy a ticket it will be valid for a year (no option for ‘one-off’ ticket). If there is an event on you still pay extra, though discounted. We went for the first time ever, coincidentally on an event day. The website was so unhelpful that I elected to buy tickets on the day - this cost our group of 3adults and 2 seniors around £15 extra. However - the price for the event also included all the regular stuff too, and we felt was good value (£15-20pp) for even the one visit, but most certainly for my parents who are local and will return to utilise the annual pass. With the event on, we did not have time to see all the regular exhibits and we were there for the full hours 10-6. Even without an event on, there would be plenty to see at the dockyard. TA comments remark on the friendliness of the staff there - they are not wrong - it was exemplary. The dockyard is quite large, and it is a distance from entry to the ropery (you MUST visit the ropery). My dad is not registered disabled, but struggles to walk far - staff near the mess deck happily got us a wheelchair to borrow. Good (free) parking was well organised on site; exceptional staff (Deb & Brenda in ropery - brilliant); fantastic exhibits (do see the lifeboats, HMS Ocelot, Cavalier etc). I really cannot encourage you enough to visit. Absolutely 5 star, thank you
2. Royal Engineers Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 274 reviews
The Museum tells the story of the Corps of Royal Engineers and how they have helped the British Army live, move and fight for over 300 years. Highlights include 25 Victoria Crosses, Wellington's map of Waterloo, Chard's weapons from the Zulu War, an amazing collection of bridge laying tanks the world’s first useable guided torpedo, a huge piece of the Berlin Wall, a Harrier Jump Jet and a deadly V2 Rocket. The Royal Engineers’ story is one of courage, innovation, skill and endurance which is told through the many galleries, enabling you to follow the evolution of the Sapper from military architects and specialists in siegecraft, to the Army's innovators on everything from diving to surveying, flying to photography and transport to combat engineering. With interactive exhibits, indoor and outdoor play areas, a cafe and gift shop, there is plenty for all the family – tickets valid for a whole year! Please check our website for more details on visiting during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reviewed By S2629LIdavidt - Gillingham, United Kingdom
I was taken to the Museum by my Son as a birthday gift. We spent over 2 hours perusing the very interesting exhibits and information, only reaching Word War I. With closing imminent, we had to rush around the rest. It is therefore ideal that the ticket lasts for 12 months, giving us plenty of time to return and complete our tour. Very well laid out and presented in both an interesting and informative manner. Highly recommended for anyone with an interest in our long and varied military history.
3. Guildhall Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 463 reviews
Reviewed By danielgraham1989 - Chandler’s Ford, United Kingdom
An interesting museum full of interesting artefacts and references to the local history. Well set out with plenty of information and an enjoyable place to visit.
4. Nucleus Arts
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
5. Old Brook Pumping Station
6. Medway Queen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
The Medway Queen Preservation Society is an organisation which is currently being fitted out the paddle steamer 'Medway Queen'. The ship was a minesweeper, and was involved in the evacuation of Dunkirk during the WWII. You can visit the vessel, the visitor centre an the souvenir shop on Saturday (11am-4pm, last admission 3pm or by appointment the other days.
Reviewed By CathyG53 - London, United Kingdom
A lovely steam vessel with a great history - including a hugely important role at Dunkirk. The volunteers are very enthusiastic and well informed - and putting enormous efforts into restoring the ship as well as involving their visitors in such a special local attraction and its past. Good parking, loos and tour. Very enjoyable.
7. Sun Pier House Gallery
8. Huguenot Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 118 reviews
Reviewed By rachelpB969VM
Very informative museum. Really gives me an idea of what my refugee ancestors, from France, went through to get here. It gives a very good overview of the trades that Huguenots worked in and of the French hospital charity. Also talks about recent refugees from other countries and adds very moving comments from present day refugees.
9. HMS Cavalier
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 130 reviews
Reviewed By walmleyman
A great day out fantastic exhibitions and real ships , wonderful staff so knowledgeable and enthusiastic about naval life. Love it a super day or more like two days out make us of the annual pass for the cost of day entry
10. Francis Iles Galleries
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By futtock21 - London, United Kingdom
It’s an art supply shop and framing service downstairs and several separate rooms exhibiting art on the two floors above. There’s even art on the staircases. Its strengths lie both in championing the work of Kentish artists and contemporary Russian work. Individual rooms exhibit work by three or more artists at a time. In the upper rooms I found browsers containing prints and etchings by Kentish and Russian artists alike at very appealing prices. Entrance to the shop and gallery alike is carefully controlled; indeed the staircase to the upper galleries is roped off to ensure no more than a couple of visitors are present at any given time.
