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Chatham Historic Dockyard

The birth place of the many famous fighting ships including, Nelsons flagship HMS Victory.  Visitors can take a fascinating journey through the 400 years of maritime history of Chatham and the Royal Navy in the Museum of the Royal Dockyard.

www.chdt.org.uk

 

Dickens World

Step back in time in Dickensian England to experience the highs and lows of urban life complete with sounds and smells!  Offering a unique showcase for one of the worlds best loved storytellers, Dickens World will truly offer visitors the "day out of a lifetime"

www.dickensworld.co.uk

 

Dockside outlet Centre

Enjoy some fantastic shopping by the water's edge.  Open seven days a week, with discounted stores selling famous leading brands.  Constructed in a Grade II listed Victorian building, the former dockyard boiler house offers great shopping and more for all the family.

www.docksideshopping.co.uk

 

Fort Amherst

This impressive fortress shows how soldiers of the Napoleonic period lived and fought.  For details on ghost tours, re-enactments and special family events during bank holidays and school holidays please check the website

www.fortamherst.com

 

Upnor Castle

Set in the pretty village of Upper Upnor on the banks of the River Medway.  The castle was originally built 1559 as a gun fort on the orders of Queen Elizabeth I to defend her warships at anchor in the naval dockyard.

www.medway.gov.uk/tourism

 

Rochester Town Centre

Rochester's Victorian High Street, with its traditional atmosphere, offers fine dining, special events and historic attractions all in one unique place.  The High street lined with many family-owned business, is a place to seek out paintings and porcelain, jewellery, handbags and accessories.  Throughout the year special festivals and events are held in Rochester.  These include open air-concerts, the Sweeps festival and the twice-yearly Dickens festivals.

www.medway.gov.uk/tourism

 

Rochester Castle

The castle is known as one of the most complete and finest examples of Norman architecture in England, built in 1087 by Bishop Gundulf, one of Williams the Conquerors finest architects.

www.medway.gov.uk/tourism

 

Rochester Cathedral

Englands second oldest Cathedral, a site of unbroken worship since AD604.  The present building dates back to 1080 and the first fresco in an English cathedral for 800 years has now been completed.

www.rochestercathedral.org

Diggerland

Diggerland is the ultimate adventure park for all ages, where you can ride, drive and operate full size construction machinery.  Fasten your seat belts and get spun, skaken and elevated on the crazy ‘Spin Dizzy’.  Hold on tight whilst we elevate you to a height of over 50 feet on the ‘Sky Shuttle’.

www.diggerland.com

Chatham Ski Centre

The Centre has the longest artificial slope in the South East and is the premier wintersports facility in the region.  The centre is open throughout the year and offers skiers and snowboarders of all levels the facilities to practice and learn new skills.  They boast the longest Cresta run in the U.K at 650m!! Combined with the legendary Sno-tubes, they can provide for functions with a slight difference.

www.chathamskislope.co.uk

Smile Yacht Charters

This is a Yacht company based on the UK’s East Coast, who offers the chance for you to “live the dream” for a day, or longer if required, on one of our state-of-the-art luxury vessels.   Whether you are looking to reward your loyal clients, staff or organise a special occasion, a yacht charter is a fantastic way to experience 5-star service.

www.smileyachtcharters.co.uk

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