Museums · South East England
Cheftain AVRE
In or near Hoo St Werburgh.
Cheftain AVRE — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Gillingham · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Cheftain AVRE is a museum located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Memorial to General Gordon is an equestrian statue located at Brompton Barracks. It features a bronze statue of General Gordon seated on a camel, commemorating his legacy and historical significance.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Cheftain AVRE is a military vehicle museum located in London. It features the Chieftain Armoured Vehicle Royal Engineers, notable for its role in military engineering tasks. The museum showcases various armoured vehicles and equipment used by the British Army.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.3917, 0.5357
- District
- Medway
- Parish
- Medway, unparished area
- Postcode
- ME7 5SJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rochester and Strood
- Nearest railway station
- Gillingham — 1.2 km
- Official site
- historicengland.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/12230134752 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cheftain AVRE?
- Cheftain AVRE is in London, United Kingdom (postcode ME7 5SJ), in the parish of Medway, unparished area.
- What is Cheftain AVRE?
- Cheftain AVRE — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cheftain AVRE?
- The nearest railway station is Gillingham, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME7 5SJ.
- Is Cheftain AVRE a protected site?
- Yes — Cheftain AVRE is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Cheftain AVRE?
- The nearest railway station is Gillingham, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME7 5SJ.