Welcome to Chatham

Chatham is a historic town located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated on the River Medway and has a rich maritime history. The town is home to the Chatham Historic Dockyard, which was once a major naval base for the British Royal Navy. The dockyard is now a popular tourist attraction and is home to several historic ships, including the HMS Victory and the HMS Gannet. Chatham is also known for its beautiful Georgian architecture, which can be seen in the town's many historic buildings and landmarks.

Chatham is a bustling town with a vibrant community. It is home to several shopping centers, including the Pentagon Shopping Centre and the Dockside Outlet Centre, which offer a wide range of shops and restaurants. The town also has several parks and green spaces, including the Great Lines Heritage Park and the Capstone Country Park, which are popular with locals and visitors alike. Chatham is also home to several schools and colleges, including the University of Kent, which is located just a few miles away.

Chatham is a town with a rich cultural heritage. It is home to several museums and galleries, including the Royal Engineers Museum and the Brook Theatre, which hosts a variety of performances and events throughout the year. The town also has a strong musical tradition, with several local bands and musicians performing regularly in the town's pubs and clubs. Chatham is a town that is proud of its history and heritage, and it is a great place to visit for anyone interested in British history and culture.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 5.3°C

Feels Like: 2.2°C

Wind: 9.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
New Road Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Forrest	Bryant Street Chatham Kent ME4 5QN 01634843084 School Website
All Saints Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Joanne Strachan	Magpie Hall Road Chatham Kent ME4 5JY 01634338922 School Website
Brompton Westbrook Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sue Mason	Kings Bastion Brompton Gillingham Kent ME7 5DQ 01634844152 School Website
St Michaels Rc Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Collins	Hills Terrace Chatham Kent ME4 6PX 01634832578 School Website
Brompton Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Jennifer Best	Marlborough Road Gillingham Kent ME7 5HT 01634852341 School Website
St Johns Church Of England Infant School Academy Converter Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs J Taylor	4 New Street Chatham Kent ME4 6RH 01634844135 School Website
Phoenix Junior Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Peter Sears	Glencoe Road Chatham Kent ME4 5QD 01634829009 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
Greenvale Infant School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Amanda Allnutt	Symons Avenue Chatham Kent ME4 5UP 01634409521 School Website
Blue Skies School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-25 Head Teacher Mr Graham Richards	126 Maidstone Road Chatham Kent ME4 6DQ 1634357770 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chatham Railway Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6PN 0.42 Miles

Halling High Street, Halling, Kent, ME1 1BN 0.82 Miles

Gillingham (Kent) Railway Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1XE 0.94 Miles

Rochester 86 Corporation Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1NH 1.17 Miles

Strood Canal Road, Strood, Kent, ME2 4DR 1.61 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A B C Taxis 01634 840840 5 Rhode Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4AL 0.11 Miles
Vokes Taxis Medway 01634 222222 3 Old Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6BJ 0.35 Miles
Windmill Radio Taxis 01634 851122 3 Old Rd, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6BJ 0.35 Miles
Kent Bentley Hire 07950 626626 The Command House Mews, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TX 0.52 Miles
Star Taxis 01634 575656 162-164 Canterbury Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5UB 0.65 Miles
Express Travel 01634 818181 4A Westcourt Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5RD 0.70 Miles
Airport Taxis 07861 293757 251 Castle Rd, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5JA 0.75 Miles
Cnc Taxis 01634 302010 12 Arden Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1HG 0.77 Miles
Chauffeured-In-Style 01634 720055 Unit 6 Riverside, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4DP 0.79 Miles
Computer Cabs Ltd 01634 666666 Station House/High St, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1HQ 0.93 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
High Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Meeting House Lane Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Meeting House Lane Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Institute Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Best Street Business Box Weekday Last Collection:19:00 Saturday Last Collection:13:00
Best Street Post Office Weekday Last Collection:19:00 Saturday Last Collection:13:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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New Road Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Otway Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thorold Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chatham Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Hilda Road Old Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Manor Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ordnance Place Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Bryant Street Medical Practice 01634 848911	Bryant Street Med Prac 29 Bryant Street Chatham Kent ME4 5QS
The Pentagon Surgery	Boots The Chemists Building A The Pentagon Chatham Kent ME4 4BB
The Kings Family Practice 01634 810040	The Kings Family Practice 30-34 Magpie Hall Road Chatham Kent ME4 5JY
The Glebe Family Practice 01634 576347	Vicarage Road Gillingham Kent ME7 5UA
Brompton Medical Centre 01634 845898	Brompton Medical Centre 28A Garden St, Brompton Gillingham Kent ME7 5AS

Local Stores

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

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Easipetcare
Union Street Chatham Kent ME4 4PZ 01634 829934 chatham@easipetcare.com Website 0.11 miles
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Clover Street Veterinary Clinic
Clover Street Chatham Kent ME4 4DT 01634 848999 Website 0.19 miles

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Manor Veterinary Centre
10 Manor Road Chatham Kent ME4 6AG 01634 407777 manorvets@hotmail.com 0.42 miles
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Margetts &Amp; Associates Ltd
19 Copenhagen Road Gillingham Kent ME7 4RX 01634 854411 medvet1000@hotmail.com 0.70 miles

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Medway Park Veterinary Centre
46 Watling Street Gillingham Kent ME7 2YN 01634 570 530 medwayparkvets@gmail.com 1.26 miles
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Medway City Veterinary Centre
George Summers Close Strood Rochester Kent ME2 4FF 01634 718078 medway@cvsvets.com Website 1.33 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 1.97 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 4.97 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 5.71 miles

Location what3words pigs.ahead.ratty

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 6.36 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 6.40 miles Henhurst Rd, Cobham Da12 3An

Location what3words shakes.panic.organ

Coalhouse Fort Park
Princess Margaret Rd East Tilbury Tilbury RM18 8QD 7.25 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

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Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

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