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Visiting Medway

Photo of Rochester Castle
Photo of HMS Gannet in Chatham's historic dockyard
Medway is steeped in history and rich in culture, making it an area with both a vibrant past and a promising future.
The area's position on the main road to Europe, which brought Romans, royals and writers here down the centuries, also makes it the perfect place to visit. So, whether you are looking for that ideal weekend break, considering moving to the area or want to discover the best business opportunities, Medway is the place for you.
Whether you've come for Medway's maritime or military connections, to see the place Charles Dickens loved and wrote about, to visit heritage and leisure attractions or festivals and events, you'll find an area packed with things to see and do.
The surrounding countryside provides a peaceful constrast to the historic and military heritage of Medway. For the keen walker or cyclist, there are routes and trails to explore and the area's country parks and nature reserves are just breathtaking.
When planning a visit to the area, Medway offers a fine selection of places to stay to enable you to make the most of your visit. Whatever your taste or budget, you'll find accommodation to suit your needs right down to the last detail, from comfortable bed and breakfast accommodation, offering a warm and friendly service, to quality hotels, with attractive weekend or short break rates, offering a number of sport and leisure facilities included in the tariff.