Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Chatham

Chatham is a town in Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom, home to about 75,509 people. Within 50 km by road there are 217 places to visit — 73 parks, 47 churches, 47 forts & heritage and 14 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Fort Amherst (1 km), Fort Pitt (1 km) and Great Lines Heritage Park (1 km).

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Chatham at a glance

Location
Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom
Population
about 75,509
Coordinates
51.3789° N, 0.5279° E
Places within 50 km
217 (217 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Chatham

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Chatham: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Parks near Chatham

97 parks within 100 km of Chatham. The closest is Baty's Marsh (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Chatham

65 churches within 100 km of Chatham. The closest is St George's Chapel (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Chatham

53 forts & heritage within 100 km of Chatham. The closest is Fort Amherst (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Chatham

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Chatham. The closest is Darland Banks (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Chatham

19 museums within 100 km of Chatham. The closest is The Historic Dockyard Chatham (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Treks near Chatham

16 treks within 100 km of Chatham. The closest is Medway Valley Walk (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Chatham

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 8 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chatham
  2. 1 km Great Lines Heritage Park · heritage site, Kent
  3. 1 km The Historic Dockyard Chatham · museum, Kent
  4. 1 km Fort Amherst · fort, Kent
  5. 1 km Fort Pitt · fort, Greater London
  6. 2 km Fort Luton · fort, Kent
  7. 2 km Back to Chatham

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How to reach Chatham

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    Within 15 km of Chatham

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Chatham by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks7397Baty's Marsh (4 km)
    Churches4765St George's Chapel (3 km)
    Forts & heritage4753Fort Amherst (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1422Darland Banks (4 km)
    Museums819The Historic Dockyard Chatham (2 km)
    Treks1216Medway Valley Walk (16 km)
    Mosques & dargahs25Nasir Mosque (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints55Blue Bell Hill (7 km)
    Beaches & coast23Egypt Bay Beach (15 km)
    Temples33Siri Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara (16 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Isle of Sheppey (27 km)
    Caves11Chislehurst Caves (41 km)
    Other attractions11Down House (42 km)
    Waterfalls11Mudchute Park and Farm (49 km)
    Buddhist sites01London Buddhist Centre (54 km)

    Chatham: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Chatham?

    Fort Amherst (fort, about 1 km), Fort Pitt (fort, about 1 km), Great Lines Heritage Park (heritage site, about 1 km), Fort Luton (fort, about 2 km), The Historic Dockyard Chatham (museum, about 2 km), St George's Chapel (church, about 3 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Chatham?

    217 places on Spotwander: 73 parks, 47 churches, 47 forts & heritage, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 museums.

    Which is the nearest park to Chatham?

    Baty's Marsh, about 4 km by road; Riverside Country Park (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Chatham?

    St George's Chapel, about 3 km by road; All Saints Church, Frindsbury (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Chatham?

    Fort Amherst, about 1 km by road; Fort Pitt (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Chatham?

    Start in Chatham, visit Great Lines Heritage Park, then The Historic Dockyard Chatham, then Fort Amherst, then Fort Pitt, then Fort Luton, and drive back — about 8 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Chatham?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Chatham

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