Chatham Library, Gillingham

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Chatham Library (address: Community Hub Chatham, Gun Wharf, Dock Road) is a place located in Gillingham (England kingdom) and belongs to the category of library.

It is situated at an altitude of 16 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 51°23'11"N latitude and 0°31'26"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Chatham Library is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Chatham Waterfront Bus Station (bus, 3 min walk), Chatham (train, 11 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Chatham Town Hall, Chatham (city hall, 3 min walk), Fort Amherst (museum, 4 min walk), Pentagon Shopping Centre (shopping, 6 min walk).

Coordinates: 51°23'11"N, 0°31'26"E

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Community Hub Chatham, Gun Wharf, Dock RoadChatham (Chatham Town Centre)Gillingham United Kingdom

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Chatham Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.9 miW
Norman edifice with a 14th-century door
Rochester Cathedral, Gillingham
24 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...
1 miW
Historic Norman edifice
Rochester Castle, Gillingham
26 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...
~1170 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Pentagon Shopping Centre, Gillingham
6 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.
0.7 miN
Museum, Specialty museum
The Historic Dockyard Chatham, Gillingham
17 min walk • Chatham Historic Dockyard is a maritime museum on part of the site of the former royal/naval dockyard at Chatham in Kent, South East England. Chatham Dockyard covered 400 acres and was one of the Royal Navy's main facilities for several hundred years until it was closed in 1984. After closure the dockyard was divided into three sections.
0.9 miW
Church
St Nicholas Church, Gillingham
24 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.
0.8 miW
Museum, History museum
Eastgate House, Gillingham
20 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.
~740 ftE
Museum, Military museum, Military base
Fort Amherst, Gillingham
4 min walk • Fort Amherst, in Medway, South East England, was constructed in 1756 at the southern end of the Brompton lines of defence to protect the southeastern approaches to Chatham Dockyard and the River Medway against a French invasion.
0.4 miSE
Memorial, Cemetery, Sculpture
Chatham Naval Memorial, Gillingham
11 min walk • Chatham Naval Memorial is a large obelisk situated in the town of Chatham, Kent, which is in the Medway Towns. The memorial is a feature of the Great Lines Heritage Park.
1 miW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Rochester Guildhall, Gillingham
25 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.
0.8 miW
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Restoration House, Gillingham
22 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.
0.7 miNE
Museum, Military museum, History museum
Royal Engineers Museum, Gillingham
19 min walk • The Royal Engineers Museum, Library and Archive is a military engineering museum and library in Gillingham, Kent. It tells the story of the Corps of Royal Engineers and British military engineering in general.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Chatham Library?

Nearby attractions include Chatham Town Hall, Chatham (3 min walk), Fort Amherst, Gillingham (4 min walk), Old Brook Pumping Station, Gillingham (9 min walk), Chatham Naval Memorial, Gillingham (11 min walk).

How to get to Chatham Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chatham Library:

Bus

Chatham Waterfront Bus Station • Lines: 100, 190, 700 (3 min walk)
Chatham Fire Station • Lines: 190, 700 (9 min walk)

Train

Chatham (11 min walk)
Rochester (19 min walk)