Top Things to do in Medway
Top Hotels in Medway
- 1. Premier Inn Rochester hotel
- 2. Premier Inn Chatham/Gillingham (Victory Pier) Hotel
- 3. Bridgewood Manor Hotel & Spa
- 4. St. George Hotel
- 5. Travelodge Rochester
- 6. Travelodge Chatham Maritime Hotel
- 7. Premier Inn Gillingham Business Park hotel
- 8. The Golden Lion Hotel
- 9. King Charles Hotel
- 10. Holiday Inn Rochester - Chatham, an IHG hotel
Things to do in Medway, England: The Best Specialty Museums
Discover the best top things to do in Medway, United Kingdom including The Historic Dockyard Chatham, Guildhall Museum, Old Brook Pumping Station, Medway Queen, Huguenot Museum.
Restaurants in Medway
1. The Historic Dockyard Chatham
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,537 reviews
Step into the heart of Chatham’s legendary ship building heritage and return to the ‘Age of Sail’, when the Dockyard built mighty ships that won command of the world’s oceans. Test your sea legs as you peer through the periscope of a Cold War Submarine, command the bridge of a WWII Destroyer and ring the ship’s bell aboard a Victorian Sloop. Delve into the award-winning Command of the Oceans interactive gallery and imagine the crash of the waves as you explore the UK’s largest collection of RNLI Historic Lifeboats before gaining first-hand experience of life as a Victorian ropemaker. And don’t forget to check out the exciting programme of events and seasonal activities throughout the year.
Reviewed By Transitguru
Thank you trip advisor! Your reviews made us go, where the dockyard website might not have - it is confusing regarding pricing. Basically - when you buy a ticket it will be valid for a year (no option for ‘one-off’ ticket). If there is an event on you still pay extra, though discounted. We went for the first time ever, coincidentally on an event day. The website was so unhelpful that I elected to buy tickets on the day - this cost our group of 3adults and 2 seniors around £15 extra. However - the price for the event also included all the regular stuff too, and we felt was good value (£15-20pp) for even the one visit, but most certainly for my parents who are local and will return to utilise the annual pass. With the event on, we did not have time to see all the regular exhibits and we were there for the full hours 10-6. Even without an event on, there would be plenty to see at the dockyard. TA comments remark on the friendliness of the staff there - they are not wrong - it was exemplary. The dockyard is quite large, and it is a distance from entry to the ropery (you MUST visit the ropery). My dad is not registered disabled, but struggles to walk far - staff near the mess deck happily got us a wheelchair to borrow. Good (free) parking was well organised on site; exceptional staff (Deb & Brenda in ropery - brilliant); fantastic exhibits (do see the lifeboats, HMS Ocelot, Cavalier etc). I really cannot encourage you enough to visit. Absolutely 5 star, thank you
2. Guildhall Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 463 reviews
Reviewed By danielgraham1989 - Chandler’s Ford, United Kingdom
An interesting museum full of interesting artefacts and references to the local history. Well set out with plenty of information and an enjoyable place to visit.
3. Old Brook Pumping Station
4. Medway Queen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
The Medway Queen Preservation Society is an organisation which is currently being fitted out the paddle steamer 'Medway Queen'. The ship was a minesweeper, and was involved in the evacuation of Dunkirk during the WWII. You can visit the vessel, the visitor centre an the souvenir shop on Saturday (11am-4pm, last admission 3pm or by appointment the other days.
Reviewed By CathyG53 - London, United Kingdom
A lovely steam vessel with a great history - including a hugely important role at Dunkirk. The volunteers are very enthusiastic and well informed - and putting enormous efforts into restoring the ship as well as involving their visitors in such a special local attraction and its past. Good parking, loos and tour. Very enjoyable.
5. Huguenot Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 118 reviews
Reviewed By rachelpB969VM
Very informative museum. Really gives me an idea of what my refugee ancestors, from France, went through to get here. It gives a very good overview of the trades that Huguenots worked in and of the French hospital charity. Also talks about recent refugees from other countries and adds very moving comments from present day refugees.
