Historic churches · South East England
Chatham, Kent
Also known as: Chatham, Caint, Chatham
In or near Wouldham.
Chatham ( CHAT-əm) is a town within the Medway unitary authority in the ceremonial county of Kent, England. The town forms a conurbation with neighbouring towns Gillingham, Rochester, Strood and Rainh
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chatham · 1.1 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Chatham, Kent, you can take the train to Chatham railway station, which is approximately 1.1 km away. The postcode for the location is ME4 6HA, and entry is free.
About
Chatham ( CHAT-əm) is a town within the Medway unitary authority in the ceremonial county of Kent, England. The town forms a conurbation with neighbouring towns Gillingham, Rochester, Strood and Rainham. In 2020 it had a population of 80,596. The town developed around Chatham Dockyard and several barracks for the British Army and the Royal Navy, together with 19th-century forts which provided a defensive shield for Chatham Dockyard. The Corps of Royal Engineers is still based in Chatham at Brompton Barracks. Chatham Dockyard closed on 31 March 1984, but the remaining naval buildings are an attraction for a flourishing tourist industry. Following closure, part of the site was developed as a commercial port, other parts were redeveloped for business and residential use, and part was used as the Chatham Historic Dockyard museum. Its attractions include the submarine HMS Ocelot. The town benefits from key transport connections, with Chatham Waterfront bus station and Chatham railway station serving as the main interchanges for the area. It is the administrative headquarters of Medway Council. which is a Unitary Authority, as well as its principal retail and shopping location.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Chatham ( CHAT-əm) is a town within the Medway unitary authority in the ceremonial county of Kent, England. The town forms a conurbation with neighbouring towns Gillingham, Rochester, Strood and Rainham. In 2020 it had a population of 80,596. The town developed around Chatham Dockyard and several barracks for the British Army and the Royal Navy, together with 19th-century forts which provided a defensive shield for Chatham Dockyard. The Corps of Royal Engineers is still based in Chatham at Brompton Barracks. Chatham Dockyard closed on 31 March 1984, but the remaining naval buildings are an attraction for a flourishing tourist industry. Following closure, part of the site was developed as a commercial port, other parts were redeveloped for business and residential use, and part was used as the Chatham Historic Dockyard museum. Its attractions include the submarine HMS Ocelot. The town benefits from key transport connections, with Chatham Waterfront bus station and Chatham railway station serving as the main interchanges for the area. It is the administrative headquarters of Medway Council. which is a Unitary Authority, as well as its principal retail and shopping location.
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Background
History
The A2 road passes by Chatham along the line of the ancient Celtic route. It was paved by the Romans, and named Watling Street by the Anglo-Saxons. Among certain archaeological finds here have been the remains of a Roman-era cemetery. Chatham was a long, small village on the banks of the River Medway. By the 16th century, warships were being moored at Jillingham Water (Gillingham), because of its strategic sheltered location between London and the European continent. It was established as a Royal Dockyard by Queen Elizabeth I in 1568, and most of Chatham Dockyard lies within Gillingham. Initially a refitting base, it became a shipbuilding yard; from then until the late 19th century, further…
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- Coordinates
- 51.3700, 0.5200
- District
- Medway
- Parish
- Medway, unparished area
- Postcode
- ME4 6HA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chatham and Aylesford
- Nearest railway station
- Chatham — 1.1 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Chatham, Kent (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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University for the Creative Arts - Rochester
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chatham, Kent?
- Chatham, Kent is in London, United Kingdom (postcode ME4 6HA), in the parish of Medway, unparished area.
- What is Chatham, Kent?
- Chatham ( CHAT-əm) is a town within the Medway unitary authority in the ceremonial county of Kent, England. The town forms a conurbation with neighbouring towns Gillingham, Rochester, Strood and Rainh
- How do I get to Chatham, Kent?
- The nearest railway station is Chatham, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME4 6HA.
- Is Chatham, Kent a protected site?
- Yes — Chatham, Kent is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Chatham, Kent free to visit?
- Yes, Chatham, Kent is free to enter.
- How do I get to Chatham, Kent?
- The nearest railway station is Chatham, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME4 6HA.