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Gillingham

Gillingham is a non-metropolitan district situated in the county of Kent. Its name is from old the English which means "homestead of Gylla's family". The G in Gillingham is pronounced as J as in Jill. It has one of the warmest oceanic climate in England. The town's economy was previously supported mainly by jobs at the Chatham Dockyard. Many of its people was out of job when the dockyard closed in 1984.

Gillingham is administered under the Medway Council. Gillingham Borough Council joined with Rochester upon Medway which has become the unitary Medway Authority in the late 90's. It provides the usual civic services such as social and healthcare, housing, waste and environmental management and planning. Since its massive unemployment in the mid 80's (due to the closure of the naval base) it has developed the Gillingham Business Park to lure investors and create jobs.

Medway is among the up and coming destinations in the south-eastern part of the country. It is not that far from London with access via the channel ports. You can also take the train or get on a plane to easily get here. The three major towns of Chatham, Gillingham, and Rochester are unique in each of its own rights. They host historical sites and buildings steeped with stories and literary references.

Gaze with awe and fascination at the things you'll see at the Historic Dockyard. Walk through and get on board HM Ocelot, a proudly Chatham dockyard built submarine that served the Royal Navy for 29 years since 1962. You can also learn about the Victorian craft of ropery with live demonstrations and facility tours. Find more sea faring vessels at the largest gallery of RNLI Historic Lifeboat Collection. All these and more attractions to watch out for.

Visit Upnor Castle, an Elizabethan artillery fort built in 1559 to protect the warships at Chatham dockyards. Experience pride and heritage in this historic fort committed to help the Royal Navy. Today, you can enjoy audio tours, picnic area, the gardens, and the shops. The castle and castle grounds are also open for venue hire and commercial filming and photo shoot. Educational tours can also be booked for schools and families alike.

Walk the halls and experience the house that Elizabethan MP Richard Watts founded when he provided shelter for Six Poor Travellers. The Tudor Charity House was referenced in Charles Dickens' literary short Christmas story The Seven Poor Travellers. No matter how you fancy it to be, your trip will never be complete without stopping by this historical and listed building with fabulous courtyard and herb garden on the High Street in Rochester.