Huguenot Museum, Gillingham

Name: Huguenot Museum
Address: 95 High St, Gillingham, ME1 1LX, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1634 789347

#43 among attractions in Gillingham

Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum, History museum

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Huguenot Museum (address: 95 High St) is a place located in Gillingham (England kingdom) and belongs to the category of museum, specialty museum, art museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 33 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 51°23'20"N latitude and 0°30'17"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Huguenot Museum is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Rochester Train Station (bus, 2 min walk), Rochester (train, 3 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Richard Watts Charities (historical place, 1 min walk), Rochester (town, 1 min walk), Rochester Cathedral (romanesque architecture, 2 min walk).

Coordinates: 51°23'20"N, 0°30'17"E

Address

95 High StRochester WestGillingham ME1 1LX United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1634 789347

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Huguenot Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~330 ftW
Norman edifice with a 14th-century door
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Rochester Castle, Gillingham
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Pentagon Shopping Centre, Gillingham
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1.1 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum
The Historic Dockyard Chatham, Gillingham
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~360 ftNW
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St Nicholas Church, Gillingham
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~690 ftSE
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Fort Amherst, Gillingham
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~1110 ftNW
Bridge
Rochester Bridge, Gillingham
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~850 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
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.
~950 ftS
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Restoration House, Gillingham
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~1850 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 Huguenot Museum open?

Huguenot Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Huguenot Museum?

Nearby attractions include Richard Watts Charities, 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 Huguenot Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Huguenot Museum:

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)