Gillingham
Things to do in Gillingham, Kent
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Gillingham is a practical base in Kent for anyone wanting leisure facilities alongside somewhere straightforward to stay. The town has a solid range of hotels, mostly budget and mid-range chains, with the Premier Inn at Victory Pier rating 4.3 from 875 reviews if you want the most highly-rated option. Several of these places are positioned around business parks and main transport routes, which tells you something about the town's character—functional rather than ornamental, with the feel of somewhere that serves its community more than it chases tourism.
What draws visitors here are the leisure centres and activity venues. The Royal Engineers Museum rates 4.7 from 1,039 reviews and is the standout attraction. For something more active, there's the Chatham Ski and Snowboard Centre (4.3 from 1,420 reviews) and Planet Ice Gillingham, which works both as an ice rink and a place to eat. Strand Leisure Pool and Splashes Leisure Centre offer swimming, while Forrester's Pottery gives you a chance to try your hand at ceramics. These aren't headline attractions, but they form the backbone of what keeps people occupied here.
Where to stay in Gillingham(7)
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King Charles Hotel
Brompton Road, Gillingham
Premier Inn Chatham Gillingham Victory Pier
Blake Avenue, Gillingham
Premier Inn Gillingham Business Park
Will Adams Way, Gillingham
Premier Inn Rainham Kent
High Street, Gillingham
Priestfield House Medway
46 Priestfields, Gillingham
Travelodge Medway M2
M2 Moto Service Area Junc 4-5, Gillingham
Queen Guest House
13 Marlborough Road, Gillingham
Things to Do in Gillingham(6)
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Where to Eat in Gillingham(16)
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Eating out is a straightforward affair. You'll find the chains you'd expect—Tesco Family Dining, Asda Cafe, KFC—alongside independent spots like The Manor Farm (3.8 from 1,803 reviews) and Darjeeling Heights (4.2 from 372 reviews), an Indian restaurant that stands out in the ratings. The town is not trying to be a food destination, but there's enough here to eat well without fuss. This is Gillingham's approach generally: no pretence, no surprises, just what works.
Attractions Near Gillingham
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2 mi
Spotlites Theatre
Chatham Green · ⭐ 4.5
2 mi
Fort Amherst
Chatham · ⭐ 4.6
3 mi
The Historic Dockyard Chatham
Chatham · ⭐ 4.7
3 mi
Upchurch River Valley Golf
Sittingbourne · ⭐ 4.3
3 mi
Ninja Warrior UK Adventure Park Chatham
Chatham · ⭐ 4.9
3 mi
ODEON Chatham
Chatham · ⭐ 4.2
3 mi
Monkey Bizz
Rochester · ⭐ 4.1
3 mi
Battle Sector X
Rochester · ⭐ 4.7
Camping in Gillingham
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Waterways Caravan Park
⭐ 4.5
Overshore Caravan Park
⭐ 4.5 · from £18/night
Kits Coty Glamping
⭐ 4.5 · from £130/night
Oak View Holiday Park
⭐ 4.5 · from £22/night
Manor Farm Caravan and Camping Park
⭐ 4.3 · from £18/night
Bearsted Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.5
Allhallows Place House Touring Park
⭐ 3.9
LeoBay
⭐ 4.7
Self-Catering Cottages in Gillingham
All cottages in Gillingham →Oakwell Lodge
1 bed · sleeps 3 · from £393
Denmark House
8 bed · sleeps 13 · from £4,279
Cottage Annex
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £383
The Cottage at Harple Farm
3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £467
Hook & Hatchet Annex
5 bed · sleeps 10 · from £1,482
Hillside Annex
3 bed · sleeps 8 · from £681
Decoy Farm Holiday Cottages
3 cottages · from £327
Bearsted Barns
2 cottages · from £771
Common questions about Gillingham
Where can I stay in Gillingham?
We list 7 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Gillingham.
What is there to do in Gillingham?
We list 6 attractions and things to do in and around Gillingham.
Where can I eat in Gillingham?
We list 16 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Gillingham.
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