Chatham Area Guide

Conveniently situated just south of London, Chatham is a diverse town with modern and historic charm. Whether you're looking for a Victorian terrace or sizeable Edwardian home, there's a property in Chatham available to suit any budget, with excellent transport links to the capital, making it ideal for commuting and day trips.

Welcome to Chatham

Situated close to city, coast and countryside, Chatham offers residents the best of all worlds. This historic dockyard town has prospered in recent years thanks to the regeneration of the Thames Gateway area and investment in the historic High Street. With parks, shopping outlets and plenty more on the doorstep, you’ll never be short of things to see and do.

Chatham is ideal for families

Families looking for property in Chatham will be glad to hear there are several excellent schools in and around the town. Fort Pitt Grammar, Holcombe Grammar and Walderslade Girls' Grammar are particularly well-regarded for older children. For little ones, there's New Horizons Academy, St Mary's Island Church of England Primary, St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary and Wayfield Primary.

Getting around in Chatham

Chatham boasts outstanding transport links to London, with trains to St Pancras and London Victoria departing every 30 minutes and journey times of around one hour. You’ll also find quick and easy connections to other towns throughout Kent, with Margate just an hour away by rail and Ebbsfleet just 20 minutes away. For motorists, the town lies close to the M2 and A2 providing a route to Dartford, Canterbury and other destinations throughout the South East.

A short history of Chatham

Chatham can trace its history as a royal dockyard back to Tudor times, and it was once a vital naval and defence site. The docks closed for good in 1984 and while some of the area has been repurposed for housing, other parts remain preserved as part of Chatham Historic Dockyard. This popular visitor attraction hosts events and activities all year round.

Days out in Chatham

Chatham is brimming with family-friendly activities, including its very own snow sports centre that boasts skiing and snowboarding facilities for all ages to enjoy. For days in the great outdoors, there's the beautiful Capstone Country Park, and riverside walks at St Mary's Island, while Fort Amherst Heritage Park is packed with things to see, including the biggest Napoleonic fort in Britain.

Shopping and Dining in Chatham

Property in Chatham benefits from many stylish eating and drinking establishments in the town centre. Local favourites include the Command House pub, which features a spacious beer garden and a tasty menu of traditional dishes, along with the Ship & Trades, a dockside bar and hotel that's renowned for its stone-baked pizzas. When it comes to shopping, the Dockside outlet offers discounts on everything from food to fashion and homeware from big-name brands