Located in the heart of Medway, The King Charles Hotel is ideally situated to explore the South East of England and London. Just a 10 minute walk or 5 minute taxi ride from Gillingham (Kent) Railway Station you will benefit from regular services available to abd from London Victoria, London Charing Cross and London St Pancras International and the South coast.
We are situated on Brompton Road in Gillingham, between Medway Valley Park and The Royal Engineers Museum.
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Dickens World has an assortment of attractions to keep the whole family entertained; jump on board the Great Expectations Boat Ride for splashing good fun, take a trip back in time to a Victorian School complete with the nasty schoolmaster or get spooked in The Haunted House of 1859.
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Go back in time and become absorbed in a tale of 18th Century dockyard life. Visit the old Victorian Ropery, discover how wooden war ships were built and relive some of the RNLI's most memorable rescues. Set in a stunning 80-acre estate The Historic Dockyard Chatham will excite and entertain you - whatever your age!
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Why not participate in a leisurely Sailing trip along the River Medway? From the base in Chatham Marina, discover the Medway and its environment as seen by Admiral Lord Nelson. View the birdlife in its natural habitat as you sail towards the Estuary, only motoring for lock access or adverse wind conditions.
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A fortification of international importance and Britain's largest Napoleonic fortress, Fort Amherst boast's a fascinating 300 year history, an amazing network of underground passages and numerous original buildings and gun emplacements.
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Rochester Castle is known as one of the best preserved and finest examples of Norman architecture in England. Rochester Cathedral is the second oldest cathedral in England and is a true sight not to be missed.
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The Royal Engineers Museum of Military Engineering is one of the foremost Military Museums in the country. The Museum and Library tell the story of the Corps of Royal Engineers and military engineering. It is a story about the Sappers and their courage, creativity and innovation.
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A coal-fired paddle steamer running trips from the Historic Dockyard Chatham & Rochester. A fantastic and relaxing trip for the whole family.
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Bluewater, the most innovative and exciting shopping and leisure destination in Europe today. Explore over 330 stores and 40 cafes, bars and restaurants plus a 13-screen cinema.
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Be inspired to come and visit this thirteenth century romantic castle - once the childhood home of Anne Boleyn. Set in magnificent gardens from the majestic formal Italian Garden and topiary, to the informal meanderings of the lakeside and Sunday Walk. The Water Maze on Sixteen Acre Island and the Yew Maze challenges both adults and children alike!
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Listed in the Domesday Book, this castle has been a Norman stronghold, a royal residence for six of England's medieval queens, a palace of Henry VIII, and a retreat for the powerful and influential.
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The John Aspinall Foundation in conjunction with Howletts Wild Animal Park is devoted to saving rare and endangered animals, returning them to protected areas in the wild. As a charity they rely on the support of the general public to help fund their work.
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The £63 million Dockside Outlet Centre is a Grade ll Listed Building and was originally constructed at Woolwich Dockyard in approximately 1847, but was dismantled and re-erected in Chatham Dockyard in around 1876. The building is historically important, as an early example of the use of cast and wrought iron, most of which can still be viewed. Now converted, the Dockside Outlet offers fine shopping at discounted prices.
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The centre is open throughout the year and offers skiers, snowboarders, and bladers of all levels the facilities to practice and learn new skills.
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Buckmore Park is a 1200m International outdoor kart circuit catering for sports, corporate and hire-kart drivers aged 8 to 80 years.
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The bowling centre provides bar and diner facilities with a excellent menu on offer. They cater for parties of all ages and are fully air conditioned in the summer time.
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The Ice Bowl boasts a full size ice pad with seating for over 1,000 people within the arena, in bright modern surroundings. It is open virtually all day, including weekends and Bank Holidays (see times and prices) and as well as having 3 resident D.J.'s many nights, it also runs special sessions for kids.
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If you are looking for a fantastic fun day out for all the family, Diggerland is a unique Adventure Park revolving around the fascination that children (and parents) have with mechanical diggers.
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Kent's most successful football club, visit their stadium Priestfield and cheer on the Gills!
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