Welcome to Gillingham

Gillingham is a town located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated on the River Medway and is part of the Medway unitary authority. The town has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and it was an important naval base during the Second World War. Today, Gillingham is a bustling town with a population of over 100,000 people.

One of the main attractions in Gillingham is the Royal Engineers Museum. The museum is dedicated to the history of the Royal Engineers, and it houses a vast collection of military artifacts, including weapons, uniforms, and vehicles. Visitors can also explore the museum's interactive exhibits, which provide a fascinating insight into the work of the Royal Engineers.

Another popular attraction in Gillingham is the Strand Leisure Park. The park is located on the banks of the River Medway and offers a range of activities for visitors of all ages. There is a large play area for children, a skate park, and a BMX track. The park also has a cafe and a picnic area, making it the perfect place to spend a sunny afternoon.

Local Weather

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Temp: 6.1°C

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Wind: 5.1 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Oasis Academy Skinner Street Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Victoria Richmond	Skinner Street Gillingham Kent ME7 1LG 01634850213 School Website
Brompton Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Jennifer Best	Marlborough Road Gillingham Kent ME7 5HT 01634852341 School Website
Hospital And Medical Tuition Service Miscellaneous Ages:5-16	The School Room, Dolphin Ward Medway Maritime Hospital Windmill Road Gillingham Kent ME7 5NY 1634825179
Brompton Westbrook Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sue Mason	Kings Bastion Brompton Gillingham Kent ME7 5DQ 01634844152 School Website
Burnt Oak Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Steven Geary	Richmond Road Gillingham Kent ME7 1LS 01634334344 School Website
Midkent College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr Simon Cook	Medway Road Gillingham Kent ME7 1FN 1634383000 School Website
Napier Community Primary And Nursery Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Ciaran Mc Cann	Napier Road Gillingham Kent ME7 4HG 01634574920 School Website
St Marys Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Maureen Grabski	Greenfield Road Gillingham Kent ME7 1YH 01634855783 School Website
Byron Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jon Carthy	Byron Road Gillingham Kent ME7 5XX 01634852981
Barnsole Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Smales	Barnsole Road Gillingham Kent ME7 2JG 1634333400 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Gillingham (Kent) Railway Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1XE 0.24 Miles

Chatham Railway Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6PN 1.12 Miles

Halling High Street, Halling, Kent, ME1 1BN 1.45 Miles

Rochester 86 Corporation Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1NH 1.65 Miles

Strood Canal Road, Strood, Kent, ME2 4DR 1.98 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Cnc Taxis 01634 302010 12 Arden Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1HG 0.17 Miles
Gillingham Taxis 01634 420019 Railway Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1XE 0.29 Miles
Star Taxis 01634 575656 162-164 Canterbury Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5UB 0.35 Miles
Station Taxis 24/7 07946 335786 Base Station, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 4HN 0.64 Miles
Sas Executive Travel 01634 353333 Oxford Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 4BX 0.69 Miles
Club Taxis 01634 305080 85 Livingstone Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 2EJ 0.70 Miles
Express Travel 01634 818181 4A Westcourt Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5RD 0.76 Miles
A B C Taxis 01634 840840 5 Rhode Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4AL 0.85 Miles
Sarahs Cars For All Occasions 01634 572780 13 Larkfield Avenue, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 2LN 0.85 Miles
Kent Bentley Hire 07950 626626 The Command House Mews, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TX 0.95 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
St Marks Gillingham Post Office Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Britton Street Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gillingham Old Post Office Collection Today available until:11:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
W H Smith Gillingham High Street Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
College Avenue Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Gardiner Street Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Victoria Street Old Post Office Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kingswood Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mill Road Post Office Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sallyport Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westcourt Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Richmond Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Balmoral Gardens Branch Surgery	Balmoral Gardens Gillingham ME7 4PN
Balmoral Gardens Green Suite	Balmoral Gardens Gillingham ME7 4PN
Healthy Living Centre	Yellow Suite Balmoral Gardens Gillingham ME7 4PN
Balmoral Gardens 01634 334937	Balmoral Gardens Healthy Living Centre Gillingham Kent ME7 4PN
Balmoral Road Surgery	12 Balmoral Road Gillingham Kent ME7 4PG

Local Stores

Canterbury Street
304 Canterbury Street
Gillingham
Kent
ME7 5JP
01634 856395
shop.4747@coop.co.uk
Store Website
0.67 miles

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SPAR - Scotteswood Avenue
5/7 Scotteswood Avenue
Chatham
Medway
ME4 6HB
01634 880491
Store Website
1.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Margetts &Amp; Associates Ltd
19 Copenhagen Road Gillingham Kent ME7 4RX 01634 854411 medvet1000@hotmail.com 0.21 miles

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Easipetcare
Union Street Chatham Kent ME4 4PZ 01634 829934 chatham@easipetcare.com Website 0.82 miles
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Clover Street Veterinary Clinic
Clover Street Chatham Kent ME4 4DT 01634 848999 Website 0.87 miles

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Manor Veterinary Centre
10 Manor Road Chatham Kent ME4 6AG 01634 407777 manorvets@hotmail.com 1.04 miles
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Medway Park Veterinary Centre
46 Watling Street Gillingham Kent ME7 2YN 01634 570 530 medwayparkvets@gmail.com 1.07 miles
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Medway City Veterinary Centre
George Summers Close Strood Rochester Kent ME2 4FF 01634 718078 medway@cvsvets.com Website 1.42 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Capstone Farm Country Park
A Local Council Owned Country Park, Between Chatham And Gillingham, With Free Parking, Cafe, Toikets, And Play Areas For Children. Set Out Across An Extensive Countryside, With Paths For Walking, Running, Cycling, There Are Large Meadows, A Lake, Picnic Areas, And Very Good Signage And Information Panels. 343 Capstone Rd Gillingham ME7 3JE 2.05 miles What3word Location Of Car Park Entrance: Quilt.Skirt.Worksheet Coordinates: 51°21'32?N 0°33'15?E

Location what3words suave.meant.flitting

Shorne Woods Country Park
Nice Place To Walk The Dog, On And Off The Lead. Lots Of Variations Of Routes. They Do Seasonal Treasure Hunts With The Children, At Easter, Halloween Etc. There's A Cafe For A Cup Of Tea, Cake Etc. Plus A Gift Shop. There's A Big Play Area For Little Kids And Big Kids. Total Mixture. Brewers Rd Shorne Gravesend DA12 3HX 5.47 miles

Location what3words humble.united.hardly

Cobtree Manor Park
Really Nice Walk For The Dogs. There Is A Refreshment Area / Cafe For A Cup Of Tea Or A Bacon Sandwich On A Sunday Morning. Currently They Are Building A Purpose Built Cafe For This. Also There Is A Big Wooden Playground With Climbing Frames, Slides, Swings. Free Parking. Really Nice People Walking There Dog And Everyone Is Really Friendly. Endeavour House 259 Forstal Rd Aylesford Lancashire ME20 7AQ 6.25 miles

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Jeskyns Country Park
A Very Dog- Friendly Walk With Clear Paths And Different Routes To Follow. Well Sign-Posted For On-Lead And Off-Lead Areas, There Is An Area For Dog Agility And An Enclosed Area For Dog Training. There Is A Bridle Path That Runs Through The Park Too. Henhurst Rd 6.91 miles

Location what3words clap.discrepancy.runner

Jeskyns Country Park Gravesend
Jeskyns Is A Dog Walk For Both Dogs And Families, There Is A Dog Pond For Swimming Dogs, Aswell As Off Lead Areas, On Lead Areas And Two Inclosed Areas If Your Dog Does Not Recall. Henhurst Rd Gravesend DA12 3AN 6.91 miles Henhurst Rd, Cobham Da12 3An

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Coalhouse Fort Park
Princess Margaret Rd East Tilbury Tilbury RM18 8QD 7.34 miles

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Weather Forecast

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