Nearby Attractions & Local Hotels
Once you have discovered the maritime heritage at The Historic Dockyard, take time to explore other nearby attractions in Medway or around the rest of the county of Kent.
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Medway
Medway is steeped in history. As well as the maritime heritage there’s military history on show at the Royal Engineers Museum| and the fortresses of Rochester Castle|, Upnor Castle| and Fort Amherst| both Upnor Castle and Fort Amherst being built to defend the Dockyard.
The Historic Dockyard has a reciprocal ticket offer with the Royal Engineers Museum – show your Historic Dockyard ticket at the R E Museum and receive a discount on your entry.
Rochester Cathedral| (pictured left) is England’s second oldest cathedral and has been a place of pilgrimage for over 1,400 years. Both Rochester and Chatham have literary and personal links with Charles Dickens and his family. Dickens World| at Chatham Maritime is adjacent to The Historic Dockyard. Others attractions include the Guildhall Museum| and Restoration House| in Rochester and the Brook Pumping Station| in Chatham.
Kent
Kent is a county for all seasons in which you can relax, refresh and be inspired. It is often referred to as the Garden of England but offers so much more than gardens both for a day trip and a short break with its diverse range of attractions, countryside, shopping and accommodation.
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Best Places to Visit in Kent
Whether you want fun for the younger members of the family, enchanting gardens, mysterious castles, fascinating museums, animal parks, steam trains, outdoor activities, historic houses, or maritime heritage, Kent has something for you at some of the best visitor attractions in England.
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