Open to visitors at Gillingham Pier on
Saturdays from 14th of February to 12th of December 2026
from 11am to 4pm (last admission strictly 3pm)Please visit and support this restoration project as and when you can.
Note that access to the ship may occasionally be affected by restoration work or other factors
Saturdays from 14th of February to 12th of December 2026
from 11am to 4pm (last admission strictly 3pm)Please visit and support this restoration project as and when you can.
Note that access to the ship may occasionally be affected by restoration work or other factors
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VISIT
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Hundreds of people visited Medway Queen in dock in Bristol (above). Now come and see her on the Medway!
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MEDWAY QUEEN DIARY
Note- wine, beer and "Medway Queen" gin are now on sale at events but please bring along your own snacks if you want to.
Medway Queen opens for public visits on Saturday 14th February 2026
Event details and bookings : [email protected]
or by 'phone 07790 179760 We are working towards making the ship available for hire. If you are interested contact Pam, details above. Saturday 14th March
Another great evening of Irish music, provided by the wonderful O'Hooligan Brothers, just prior to St Patrick's Day. 7.00pm to 9.00pm on board Medway Queen, £15.00 per person. Bring your own snacks and nibbles, a good selection of drinks available from the bar, including Guiness Zero! Book through Pam Bathurst or via "Eventbrite". Book early to avoid disappointment. Saturday 28th March It is not a MQPS event but Cats Protection are organising a Quiz Night on board the ship. Details at: www.cats.org.uk/bexleymedwaytownsquiz Saturday 18th April Quiz Night with Sue, on board Medway Queen, 7.00pm to 9.00pm. Come and enjoy showing off your general knowledge. A prize for the winners and also for the "last" team. Bring some friends and make up a team. Bring your own snacks and nibbles, a good selection of drinks available from the bar. £5.00 per person, teams of six. Saturday 25th April A first for us - we welcome the Barn-Ettes to Medway Queen. This trio of young ladies that will be singing for us. They are talented vocalists and they are very, very popular, you may have seen them perform at the Dockyard. £15.00 per person, from 7.00pm to 9.00pm. it promises to be a wonderful evening. We are expecting a high demand so book early to avoid disappointment. Bring your own snacks and nibbles, a good selection of drinks available from the bar. Saturday 2nd May We are delighted to welcome, once again, our Ukrainian friends for an auction of artwork by Ukrainian artists. This event is being held to raise funds for the people of Ukraine. Beautiful original Ukrainian art will be for sale, at very reasonable prices. Come and treat yourself and enjoy the fun of an auction! 2.00pm on board Medway Queen. Free admission, no need to book in advance. PS Medway Queen
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VISIT MEDWAY QUEEN
Medway Queen is open to the public at Gillingham Pier on most Saturdays from February 14th to
December 12th 2026. Medway Queen's Saturday Opening hours are 11am to 4pm (last admission strictly 3pm) Gillingham Pier ME7 1RX What Three Words reference ///unable.label.actual Admission to the Medway Queen Visitor Centre is free, All admissions via Medway Queen Visitor Centre
Ship Tours annual ticket price - Ship admission £10 per adult. (May vary for special events) (Accompanied children under 16 free) Terms and conditions apply. Annual tickets are non-transferable and are valid for 12 months from the date of first visit.
Notes for Visitors:
Disabled access is limited and access to the ship depends on the tides. It may also occasionally be necessary to close the ship to visitors because of the restoration work. Group bookings can usually only be accommodated on Saturdays at present due to work on the ship. Book in advance by calling Pam Bathurst on 01843 227941 or use the contact form under MQPS. |
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Picture below is the restored "Medway Queen" pub sign which is now on show at the Visitor Centre: The sign was acquired for display at the visitor centre when the pub closed and has been carefully restored by Peter Outen.
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The Medway Queen’s visitor centre showcases the history of the ship to enhance your admission to and support of the vessel’s renovation.
Artefacts and ephemera from the Medway Queen's long career are on display. It's a great place to start your journey, to learn about the vessel and all aspects of her service in Kent, at war and on the Isle of Wight. 
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