Fort Clarence, Gillingham

Name: Fort Clarence
Address: Gillingham, United Kingdom

#29 among attractions in Gillingham

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Fort Clarence is a now defunct fortification that was located in Rochester, Kent, England. ()

Coordinates: 51°22'54"N, 0°29'51"E

Address

Rochester WestGillingham United Kingdom

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Fort Clarence – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rochester Cathedral, Rochester Castle, Diggerland, Pentagon Shopping Centre.

0.6 miNE
Norman edifice with a 14th-century door
Rochester Cathedral, Gillingham
15 min walk • Rochester Cathedral, a beacon of English heritage and a testament to architectural grandeur, stands proudly in the heart of Rochester, England. This magnificent cathedral, which dates back to 604 AD, is not just the second oldest in England but also an enduring symbol...
0.6 miN
Historic Norman edifice
Rochester Castle, Gillingham
16 min walk • Standing proudly above the River Medway in Kent, Rochester Castle is an imposing medieval fortress that has been a sentinel over the ancient city of Rochester for centuries. With its origins dating back to the 1080s, this castle in Rochester, England, is steeped in...
0.9 miW
Amusement, Amusement park
Diggerland, Strood
23 min walk • Diggerland is the name of theme parks inspired by diggers and JCBs. There are four theme parks in England, and a fifth in the United States. Diggerland is part of the H.E Services Group and Allsafety Limited.
1.2 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Pentagon Shopping Centre, Gillingham
32 min walk • The Pentagon Shopping Centre is a shopping centre in Chatham in Kent. The centre's name derives from the fact that its main courtyard is five-sided. The shopping centre is located next to the Waterfront bus station which replaces the Pentagon bus station, which 80% of services use.
0.6 miNE
Church
St Nicholas Church, Gillingham
16 min walk • St Nicholas Church is a former parish church in Rochester, Kent, England, next to Rochester Cathedral. It is now the offices of the Board of Education of the Diocese of Rochester. It is a Grade I listed building.
0.5 miNE
Museum, History museum
Eastgate House, Gillingham
14 min walk • Eastgate House is a Grade I listed Elizabethan townhouse in Rochester, Kent, England. It is notable for its association with author Charles Dickens, featuring as Westgate in The Pickwick Papers and as the Nun's House in The Mystery of Edwin Drood.
0.7 miN
Bridge
Rochester Bridge, Gillingham
18 min walk • Rochester Bridge in Rochester, Medway was for centuries the lowest fixed crossing of the River Medway in South East England.
0.7 miN
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Rochester Guildhall, Gillingham
18 min walk • The Rochester Guildhall is an historic building located in the High Street in Rochester, Kent, England. It is a Grade I listed building.
0.4 miNE
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Restoration House, Gillingham
12 min walk • Restoration House in Rochester, Kent in England, is a fine example of an Elizabethan mansion. It is so named after the visit of King Charles II on the eve of his restoration.
~1280 ftN
Church
St. Margaret's Church, Gillingham
7 min walk • St Margaret's Church, Rochester is now a Chapel of Ease within the parish of St Peter with St Margaret, Rochester. Previously it was the parish church of St Margaret's Without. Thorpe records it as having previously been called St Margaret's in Suthgate. The building is a Grade II* listed building, English Heritage number 173172.
0.6 miNE
Town, Area
Rochester, Gillingham
16 min walk • Rochester is a town in the unitary authority of Medway, in Kent, England. It is at the lowest bridging point of the River Medway about 30 miles from London.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fort Clarence?

Nearby attractions include St. Margaret's Church, Gillingham (7 min walk), Restoration House, Gillingham (12 min walk), Eastgate House, Gillingham (14 min walk), Rochester Cathedral, Gillingham (15 min walk).

How to get to Fort Clarence by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fort Clarence:

Bus

Star Hill • Lines: 190, 700 (13 min walk)
Jacksons Fields • Lines: 190, 700 (14 min walk)

Train

Rochester (18 min walk)
Chatham (26 min walk)