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Royal Engineers Museum

Prince Arthur Rd., Gillingham ME4 4UG, England
44 (0) 1634 822839
Ranked #1 of 4 attractions in Gillingham
4.5 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
Type: Military Museums
Description: Over two dozen galleries tell the story of the Royal Engineers.
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brighton
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Really fab find on a rainy Saturday (28th April), unfortunatley didn't arrive until half 3 so only had an hour and a half, could've spent hours longer and definately will on our next (free) visit!

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bristol
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

Went here this yesterday morning, we were made to feel welcome by the 2 girls on the front desk, Amanda and Jo, both very friendly and happy to answer any of our questions. We were disappointed that there is nowhere in the Musuem to trace family who were in the Corps, but we were given information sheets on how to... More

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Sittingbourne
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

if you are interested in the engineers etc it is fantastic especially if you are an old soldier, ladies may find it a bit boring after two hours.

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Kent
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

Not up my street but if you are into this type of subject then you will enjoy. Lots of stuff to look at.

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Hemel Hempstead, England, United Kingdom
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

I visited this because i had a few hours to kill and was in the area. I walked in and the staff were helpful and friendly, the Museum is well layed out and theres a path to follow. Each exhibit is well labeled and theres information everywhere. Whoever looks after this museum is clearly an enthusiast and it shows. There... More

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Bethersden, United Kingdom
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66 reviews 66 reviews
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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

Bit of a cram once your in the main halls, but still very interesting

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Kent, UK
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2012

A well laid out attraction close to Chatham Dockyard. Not too sure hwether youger children would find the site very interesting but much to see and read for adults.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

Love the place and me kid,s love seeing what there grandad did for 22 year,s there is a lot there that I remember as a kid so it take,s me back as well . It,s well worth the money

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Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 December 2011

Great place to visit. Interesting for adults and children alike.

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Buckingham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2011

As an ex Royal Engineer - it is somewhere I have wanted to visit for many years. I finally made the effort to travel down to Gillingham and I wasnt disappointed. It cost £15 for two of us to visit and it was worth every penny. I was there for just over 2 hours and could have stayed for another... More

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