Coronavirus
Medway Queen is now closed to visitors for the winter. We will reopen on 22nd May if permitted and safe to do so. Medway Queen will not be at Gillingham Pier in July of this year LOWER AFT SALOON DISPLAYS
The lower aft saloon has been fitted out as a display area and "MEDWAY QUEEN - Memories of Dunkirk" is the 2020 theme. It is possibile that restoration work will occasionally interrupt access to this area. PROVISIONAL DIARY FOR 2021
(Covid regulations permitting) Saturday 1st May, 11am - "Captain Tom 100" event
Pat Cooper's sponsored walk - 100 laps of Medway Queen's promenade deck to raise money for the ship. Come and cheer her on (socially distanced of course), although the ship will not be open on that day due to Covid restrictions. Sponsor Pat: https://localgiving.org/fundraising/Pat-walking-100-laps-on-the-Medway-Queen-Paddle-Steamer/ Saturday 22nd May Ship reopens to visitors at Gillingham Pier 11am to 4pm, last admissions 3pm Saturdays in July - ship on Ramsgate slipway for maintenance Access details to follow. Saturday August Ship reopens to visitors at Gillingham Pier 11am to 4pm, last admissions 3pm 10-19th September - ADDITIONAL ONLINE EVENT. Heritage Open Days Festival - "Medway Queen - Food on Board" All being well the ship will also be open during the Heritage Open Days period but normal admission charges will apply. Date to be arranged Medway Queen Preservation Society AGM Saturday 11th December Last public open day for 2021 "Special events" are additional attractions put on in or around the society's workshops on Gillingham Pier. Admission to the yard and workshops is free to all - normal ship tour prices apply.
Please note that our aim is to conduct ship tours every Saturday but occasionally restoration work and other factors may adversely affect access to PS Medway Queen.
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