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Leeds Castle
A castle on islands in a lake formed by the River Len in Kent, often called the loveliest castle in the world.
16 km · about 20 min drive
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Chatham
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Chatham
Chatham is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Strood, 16km from Leeds Castle.
Chatham is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 80,596, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Chatham sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Chatham to your route.
About Chatham
North Kent is expected to be a unitary authority area in Kent, England. It was scheduled to be created as part of upcoming local government reform. It will be formed from the existing Medway unitary authority area, and the Dartford and Gravesham two-tier districts.
North Kent will border West Kent and Mid Kent, asRead more
well as the London Borough of Bexley. The area is also connected by road to the future South West Essex. The largest settlement will be Gillingham.
Chatham, Dartford, Gillingham, Gravesend, Northfleet, Rochester and the Ebbsfleet area are currently unparished, the rest of the area is parished. The area has a 2024 estimated population of 528,337.
Plans to create it were halted in September 2026 and the first election was cancelled.
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Where is Chatham located?
Chatham is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.3789 latitude, 0.5279 longitude.
What is the population of Chatham?
Chatham has a population of approximately 80,596 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 80,596
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 51.3789, 0.5279
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
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Worth the detour from Chatham
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
racetrack
Brands Hatch Circuit
Legendary undulating British racing circuit in Kent hosting major motorsport events and offering car racing experiences.
19 km · about 20 min drive
cafe
Johnsons Cafe
A well-known biker cafe on the A127 in Essex, serving as a gathering point for London and Essex riders for generations.
22 km · about 25 min drive
castle
Hever Castle
Romantic 13th-century double-moated castle that was the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, set within award-winning gardens and a 38-acre lake.
36 km · about 40 min drive
cathedral
Canterbury Cathedral
Seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury and one of the oldest Christian structures in England.
40 km · about 45 min drive
castle
Bodiam Castle
A 14th-century moated castle in East Sussex, renowned for its picturesque setting and well-preserved exterior.
42 km · about 50 min drive
historic highway
Crystal Palace Circuit
A parkland racing circuit in south London that ran until 1972 and still hosts occasional sprint events. Sections of the old track survive as park roads and footpaths, complete with original kerbing among the Victorian terraces.
42 km · about 50 min drive
film location
Bodiam Castle (Monty Python and the Holy Grail)
The moated East Sussex castle used in Monty Python and the Holy Grail and many period productions.
42 km · about 50 min drive
Driving roads near Chatham
2 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 42 kmCrystal Palace CircuitA parkland racing circuit in south London that ran until 1972 and still hosts occasional sprint events. Sections of the old track survive as park roads and footpaths, complete with original kerbing among the Victorian terraces.
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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