Richard Watts Charities, Gillingham

Name: Richard Watts Charities
Address: 97 High Street, Gillingham, ME1 1LX, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1634 823117

#48 among attractions in Gillingham

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Richard Watts Charities incorporate Richard Watts Charity set up in the will of Richard Watts in 1579, as well as several other charities in Rochester, Medway. The will originally provided for an almshouse in Rochester High Street: The Poor Travellers House; over time, the money later provided for almshouses in Maidstone Road, along with other accommodation in Rochester, totalling 66 self-contained flats. Other charities absorbed by the Richard Watts Charity include St Catherine's Hospital founded under the Charity of Symond Potyn in 1315. ()

Coordinates: 51°23'19"N, 0°30'17"E

Address

97 High StreetRochester WestGillingham ME1 1LX United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1634 823117

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Richard Watts Charities – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rochester Cathedral, Rochester Castle, Pentagon Shopping Centre, The Historic Dockyard Chatham.

~340 ftW
Norman edifice with a 14th-century door
Rochester Cathedral, Gillingham
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~860 ftNW
Historic Norman edifice
Rochester Castle, Gillingham
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Shopping, Shopping centre
Pentagon Shopping Centre, Gillingham
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1.1 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum
The Historic Dockyard Chatham, Gillingham
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~380 ftNW
Church
St Nicholas Church, Gillingham
2 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.
~650 ftSE
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Eastgate House, Gillingham
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1 miE
Museum, Military museum, Military base
Fort Amherst, Gillingham
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~1140 ftNW
Bridge
Rochester Bridge, Gillingham
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~890 ftNW
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Rochester Guildhall, Gillingham
5 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.
~910 ftS
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Restoration House, Gillingham
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~1820 ftSW
Church
St. Margaret's Church, Gillingham
9 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Richard Watts Charities open?

Richard Watts Charities is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 11 am - 4 pm
Thursday 11 am - 4 pm
Friday 11 am - 4 pm
Saturday 11 am - 4 pm
Sunday 11 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Richard Watts Charities?

Nearby attractions include Huguenot Museum, Gillingham (1 min walk), Rochester, Gillingham (1 min walk), Rochester Cathedral, Gillingham (2 min walk), St Nicholas Church, Gillingham (2 min walk).

How to get to Richard Watts Charities by public transport?

The nearest stations to Richard Watts Charities:

Bus

Rochester Train Station • Lines: 190, 700 (2 min walk)
Community Hub • Lines: 190, 700 (4 min walk)

Train

Rochester (3 min walk)
Strood (15 min walk)