Royal Engineers Museum
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Contact Details
Gillingham
KENT
ME4 4UG
Type: Museum
You will find something for all the family in Kent's only designated museum. Exhibits of national and international are housed in the museum's galleries, which tells the story of Britain's explosive military history from the 1700s as well as the more local history of the Medway area which Royal Engineers have been involved with since the time of William the Conqueror.
See Wellington's map from Waterloo in our French Wars gallery or experience our interactive WWI trench. We have a collection containing items from may different cultures and societies as well as a range of military vehicles including a harrier jump jet. There is something for everyone at this unique museum.
Road Directions
From Chatham centre take the A231 (Dock Road) to Gillingham, follow the A231 into Wood Street, at the roundabout, turn left at the traffic lights into Prince Arthur Road (B2004). The entrance to the Museum is on the left.
From Gillingham centre take the A231 (Brompton Road), turn right at the traffic lights into Prince Arthur Road (B2004).
Public Transport Directions
Nearest station is Gillingham or Chatham. Walk along Gillingham High Street, past Medway Park/ King Charles Hotel. The museum is on Prince Arthur Road.
Gradings
- Quality Assured Visitor Attraction VB Attraction VAQAS
Awards
- Tourism South East Award - TSE Member 2011
- Visit Britain Awards - Code of Practice 2012
Opening Times
Open All Year
01/01/2012 to 31/12/2012
* Closed Mondays
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- Indoor Attraction
- No Smoking Attraction
Accessibility
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
- Coach parking - On-site
- Free parking
- On site parking - Free parking
Catering
- Picnic Site
Payment Methods
- Groups Accepted - Notice for discount. Pre-booking preferred.
- Maestro Accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Max group size - 50
- Min group size - 15
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- Visa accepted
Establishment Features
- Gay/Lesbian Friendly
- Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Toilets
Specialist Features
- Marketed Towards Children
- Marketed Towards Families
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Dutch printed material
- French printed material
- German printed material
Ticket Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £7.50 per ticket |
| Children under 5s | Free |
| Concession/Child | £5.00 per ticket |
| Family (2 adults/2 children) | £20.00 per ticket |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
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