YHA Medway Gillingham

YHA Medway is a pleasant and convenient hostel located in the village of Capstone, near Chatham in Kent, England. This hostel offers a range of accommodation options from private rooms to shared dormitories, making it an excellent choice for solo travellers, families, and groups. With a self-catering kitchen, a common room, and a garden for guests to enjoy, YHA Medway provides a comfortable and tranquil base for those looking to explore the historical and natural highlights of Kent.

The hostel's location in the Medway area allows guests easy access to a variety of attractions and activities. Nearby, visitors can explore the historic Chatham Dockyard, which offers fascinating insights into Britain's maritime past, or take a tour of the Royal Engineers Museum to learn about military engineering history. Nature lovers can enjoy Capstone Farm Country Park, an extensive recreational area right on the doorstep of the hostel, perfect for walking, cycling, and bird watching. The beautiful Rochester Cathedral and Rochester Castle, as well as the Charles Dickens' Swiss Chalet, all located in the charming town of Rochester, are just a short drive away. Further afield, guests can visit Leeds Castle, often described as 'the loveliest castle in the world', or take a day trip to the coastal towns of Whitstable or Margate. With its convenient location and welcoming atmosphere, YHA Medway offers a great base for a memorable stay in Kent.

Small Towns & vllages Nearby Direct Line of Sight Distance

Facilities at the YHA Hostel
Shower or Bath
Meals Available
Bar
Car Parking onsite / close by
TV
Children Welcome
Open All Year
WiFi - Internet Access
Disabled Facilities

Whats near this YHA Hostel ?
Entertainment
Bar / Pub
Restaurant/s

International Airports

London Southend Airport Southend Essex SS2 6YF 15.9 miles

London City Airport Newham Greater London E16 2PX 24.2 miles

Local Airports

London Biggin Hill Airport Bromley Greater London TN16 3BH 22.9 miles

Stapleford Aerodrome Stapleford Tawney Essex RM4 1SJ 26.9 miles

Motorways

M2 Junction 4 Gillingham 1.9 miles

M2 Junction 3 Chatham 2.6 miles

M2 Junction 2 Rochester 4.3 miles

Railway Stations

Gillingham (Kent) station code = GLM ME7 4PA 0.7 miles

Chatham station code = CTM ME4 6PN 2.3 miles

Ferry Ports

Port of Dover sailing to -> Calais, Dunkerque Address: Dover Kent CT17 9BU 36.5 miles

Harwich Harbour Landing sailing to -> Shotley, Felexstowe Address: The Quay Essex CO12 3HH 51.4 miles

Chatham Ski Centre - ME7 3JH
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Ski & Snowboard Centre with the longest run in the south east

0.2m / 0.3km - - 3min

The Historic Dockyard Chatham - ME4 4TE
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TQ 75913 69157
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The Historic Dockyards are a great day outs based in a former navel dockyard you can now see and set foot of 3 historic ships. See rope making, with exhibits and buildings to tour.

2.8m / 4.5km - - 43min

Capstone Farm Country Park - ME7 3JG
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TQ 77913 65313
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Ancient woodlands, old orchards, a freshwater lake, meadows and hedgerows with a visitors centre

0.2m / 0.3km - - 3min

Rochester Castle - ME1 1SW
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TQ 74149 68562
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Standing on the banks of the River Medway, this castle is an imposing struchure particularly with its 12th-century Norman tower-keep

3.3m / 5.3km - - 49min

Segas Sailing Club - ME7 1TT
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2.5m / 4km - - 38min

Kits Coty House - ME20 7EZ
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Two Neolithic Long Barrow tomb on Blue Bell Hill with fine views though just the stones remain, the other nearby tomb is acalled Little Kit's Coty House

3.5m / 5.6km - - 53min

Royal Engineers Museum - ME4 4UG
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A museum of military history with a large collection of exhibits to keep you enthralled fro hours

2.6m / 4.2km - - 39min

Temple Manor - ME2 2AH
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TQ 73455 68610
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A very good example of a 13th century medieval building, designed to provide lodging for dignitaries

3.6m / 5.8km - - 54min

Gillingham Marina - ME7 1TZ
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2.7m / 4.3km - - 40min

Upnor Castle - ME2 4XG
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Built Right on the banks of the rive Medway to protect Chatham dockyards. This Elizabethan artillery fort 's construction started in 1559

3.6m / 5.8km - - 55min

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