Events

We invite you to visit our events on board

Medway Queen is a static venue and will not be leaving Gillingham Pier.. Ticket prices for all our events, except the Quiz Nights, is £15 per person, children below 16 years are free.. There is ample parking adjacent to the ship. Access to the ship is by a long ramp, but is easily negotiated by a wheel chair and help will be available. There is a disabled chairlift from the top deck to the main deck and a disabled toilet close to the aft salon, where the events take place. Bring your own snacks/food if you wish but drinks from the bar please. Our bar prices are very reasonable and similar to club prices.

Event details and bookings: pambathurst@sky.com

Note – wine, beer and “Medway Queen” gin are now on sale at events but please bring along your own snacks if you want to.

Upcoming events

Medway Queen opened for public visits on
Saturday 15th February 2026

The 251 Jazz Band

A return of our popular jazz band. If you were unable to come along to their performance in September, You have another chance to enjoy a great evening in their company. Starts 7.00pm (19:00) to 9.00pm (21:00). Bring your own snacks and nibbles, a good selection of drinks available from the bar. Book through Pam Bathurst:- pambathurst@sky.com or by ‘phone 07790 179760

28 November 2026

Carol Service

Our last event of the year before we close for our winter break. A Traditional family carol service with your favourite carols and readings reflecting the Christmas story. After the service muller wine (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and mince pies will be served. Now an annual event , our Carol Service is an enhancing occasion before the festival of Christmas. This is a free event.

Start 4:00 pm (16:00)

Visitor centre will then close until February 2027

December 12th 2026

Important information

Disabled access!

The ship has a ramp that is suitable for disabled access. In addition there is a stair lift available to help access the lower deck. We also have one wheelchair and a disabled walker frame on the lower deck that can be used for visitors with mobility difficulties.

Parking

Free parking is available on site. Tea and coffee is served on board, and there is a gift and well-stocked book and souvenir shop with something for everyone. Whether you’re looking to relax with a warm drink or learn more about the ship, we’ve got you covered.

Dog friendly

We are happy to welcome you on board together with your four-legged friends. Well behaved dogs are very welcome to join our ship tours, so don’t hesitate to bring them along! We look forward to seeing both you and your pets enjoy the visit. We kindly ask that all dogs are kept on a lead at all times while on board.

How to find us

Name:

Medway Queen Preservation Society

Address:

Gillingham Pier

Pier Approach Rd

Gillingham

Kent ME7 1RX

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Phone:

Tel: +44 (0) 1634 575717

Emai:

info@medwayqueen.co.uk

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