Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Gillingham

Gillingham is a city in Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom, home to about 101,187 people. Within 50 km by road there are 212 places to visit — 69 parks, 46 churches, 47 forts & heritage and 16 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Nasir Mosque (1 km), Great Lines Heritage Park (1 km) and St George's Chapel (2 km).

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Gillingham, Kent
Gillingham, Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Gillingham at a glance

Location
Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom
Population
about 101,187
Coordinates
51.3891° N, 0.5486° E
Places within 50 km
212 (212 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 Gillingham

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Gillingham: 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 Gillingham

97 parks within 100 km of Gillingham. The closest is Riverside Country Park (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Gillingham

65 churches within 100 km of Gillingham. The closest is St George's Chapel (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Gillingham

52 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gillingham. The closest is Great Lines Heritage Park (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Gillingham

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

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Museums near Gillingham

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

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Treks near Gillingham

17 treks within 100 km of Gillingham. The closest is Medway Valley Walk (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Gillingham

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gillingham
  2. 1 km Nasir Mosque · mosque, Kent
  3. 1 km St George's Chapel · church, Kent
  4. 1 km The Historic Dockyard Chatham · museum, Kent
  5. 1 km Fort Amherst · fort, Kent
  6. 1 km Great Lines Heritage Park · heritage site, Kent
  7. 1 km Back to Gillingham

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How to reach Gillingham

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    Within 15 km of Gillingham

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gillingham by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks6997Riverside Country Park (4 km)
    Churches4665St George's Chapel (2 km)
    Forts & heritage4752Great Lines Heritage Park (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1622Darland Banks (4 km)
    Museums919The Historic Dockyard Chatham (2 km)
    Treks1017Medway Valley Walk (19 km)
    Mosques & dargahs15Nasir Mosque (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints55Blue Bell Hill (9 km)
    Beaches & coast33Egypt Bay Beach (13 km)
    Temples33Siri Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara (16 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Isle of Sheppey (25 km)
    Caves11Chislehurst Caves (43 km)
    Other attractions11Down House (44 km)
    Waterfalls01Mudchute Park and Farm (51 km)
    Buddhist sites01London Buddhist Centre (55 km)

    Gillingham: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gillingham?

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

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

    212 places on Spotwander: 69 parks, 46 churches, 47 forts & heritage, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 museums.

    Which is the nearest park to Gillingham?

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

    Which is the nearest church to Gillingham?

    St George's Chapel, about 2 km by road; All Saints Church, Frindsbury (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Gillingham?

    Great Lines Heritage Park, about 1 km by road; Fort Amherst (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gillingham?

    Start in Gillingham, visit Nasir Mosque, then St George's Chapel, then The Historic Dockyard Chatham, then Fort Amherst, then Great Lines Heritage Park, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gillingham?

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

    Towns near Gillingham

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Gillingham’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Gillingham on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.