🔴 London St Pancras (High Speed Javelin): approx. 45 mins – fastest option, departs at 20 past each hour. Note: premium fares apply on this service.

🔴 London Victoria: approx. 50 mins – departs at 10 and 40 past each hour. Also at 42 past (slower service, ~70 mins).

🔴 London Charing Cross: approx. 55 mins – departs at 9 and 39 past each hour on Saturdays.

🔴 London Blackfriars (Thameslink): approx. 90 mins – departs at 11 and 41 past each hour. Also serves London Bridge (18 and 48 past).

🔴 London Cannon Street: midweek only – services at 16:45, 17:14, 17:44, 18:15.

🟡 Rochester: approx. 7 mins (2 stops) – great option for a pre-match pub stop at this historic city.

🟢 Chatham: approx. 4 mins (1 stop) – the nearest large interchange station.

1. Exit Gillingham station and turn immediately left onto Balmoral Road, with the railway line on your left.
2. Follow Balmoral Road to the end (straight ahead).
3. You’ll reach a crossroads with Priestfield Road ahead of you.
4. Away fans: cross over onto Priestfield Road – the away turnstiles are via the alleyway at the far end on your left. Well signposted on matchdays.
5. All other areas: at the crossroads, turn right then left for Gordon Road Stand, or left then right for the main Medway Stand/Rainham End.

🚕 Taxi from Gillingham Station: Under 5 minutes by cab, costing around £6–7. There’s a rank outside the station. A genuine option if it’s raining or you’ve had a pint or two in the town centre.

💰 Groupsave Tip: On Southeastern services (Victoria, Charing Cross), groups of 4 can travel for the price of 2 using the Groupsave railcard offer on off-peak services. Excellent value for larger groups making the trip from London.

From the M2/South/East: Exit the M2 at Junction 4 onto the A278 towards Gillingham. Drive straight over two roundabouts, then turn left onto the A2 towards Gillingham town centre. At the traffic lights crossing the A231, turn right onto Nelson Road. Pass the bus station and turn right onto Gillingham Road. The stadium is on the right.

Alternative via A2: From the North, leave the A2 at Junction 1 onto the A289. Follow signs for Gillingham town centre. At the roundabout with Premier Inn on your left, take the third exit onto the A289 (Cornwallis Avenue). Continue through traffic lights, then turn right onto Toronto Road. Take the second left onto Redfern Avenue – the stadium is on your left.

Sat Nav: ME7 4DD

Coach drop-off: Coaches should use Croneen’s Yard car park on Railway Street. Do NOT attempt to drop off on Redfern Avenue. It’s a 5-minute walk from Railway Street back along Gillingham Road to the away entrance on Priestfield Road.

🅿️ Barnsole Primary School (ME7 2JG) – £5 cash

Located at the junction of School Avenue and Barnsole Road. Run by the Gillingham FC Supporters’ Club and available to both home and away fans. Around 50 cars. Please note this car park is locked during the match and closes approximately 30 minutes before kick-off. Cash only.

🅿️ Woodlands Arts and Sports Centre (ME7 2DU) – £5 cash

On Woodlands Road, approximately a 7–8 minute walk to the ground via Canadian Avenue. Run by the Supporters’ Club and clearly signposted on matchdays. Also locked during the match and closes 30 minutes before kick-off. Cash only.

🅿️ Kent Ramgarhia Darbar Sikh Temple (ME7 4DG) – £5 cash

Another Supporters’ Club-run option, approximately 10 minutes’ walk from the stadium. All three car parks are signposted on matchdays. Organised and reliable. Cash only.

🅿️ Railway Street Car Park (near Gillingham Station)

A public car park near Gillingham station, which is itself a 10-minute walk from the ground. Useful if the Supporters’ Club parks are full or if you want to arrive early and spend time in the town centre first. Check charges on arrival.

🍺 The Fleur de Lis – 46 Gillingham Road, ME7 4RR (10 mins from stadium)

The police-designated away fans pub is the most reliable option near the ground. A fair-sized corner pub with a local feel, Sky and BT Sports, hot and cold snacks and a family-friendly atmosphere. To find it: from the away turnstiles, walk down to the bottom of Priestfield Road, turn left, then right at the roundabout onto Gillingham Road. The pub is on the right. Always check opening times for early kick-offs.

🍺 The Will Adams – 73 Saxton Street, ME7 5EG ⭐ TOP PICK ⭐

The absolute gem of Gillingham’s pub scene and a legend among away fans. Landlord Pete (a lifelong Gills season ticket holder) welcomes home and away fans alike, with brilliant, friendly banter guaranteed. A real ale oasis featured in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide for over 30 consecutive years – the pub is named after Will Adams, a Gillingham-born mariner who became a Samurai in Japan. Pool, darts, jukebox, outstanding rotating ales and genuine community warmth. Opens early on matchdays. Named after the mariner on the brilliant wall mural. Do not miss this one.

🍺 Past & Present Micropub – Skinner Street, Gillingham town centre

A short walk from both the Will Adams and the station, this real ale micropub has earned a loyal following from away fans. Small, characterful and with a welcoming mixed atmosphere of home and away supporters. The perfect companion to the Will Adams for a proper pre-match real ale circuit. A great find for beer lovers making the trip to Priestfield.

🍺 The Southern Belle – 170 High Street, ME7 1AJ (opposite station exit)

Directly opposite the exit to Gillingham railway station – impossible to miss as you arrive. Welcomes away fans and gets a mixed crowd on matchdays. Convenient for a quick pint as you arrive before heading to the Will Adams or the ground. Small and can get crowded on match afternoons, so don’t linger if you’re tight for time.

🍺 Rochester Town Centre – Pre-Match Option (2 train stops, 7 mins)

Rochester is a brilliant pre-match destination. Two stops from Gillingham on the train, with a gorgeous medieval High Street lined with pubs and restaurants. The Wetherspoons in Rochester city centre is a reliable away fan option, and the historic streets have plenty of characterful independent pubs and bars to explore. Arrive early, explore Rochester, then take the short train to Gillingham for kick-off.

⛔ AVOID – The Cricketers, Sturdee Avenue (ME7 2JR)

Home fans only. Ticket checks are carried out at the door. Do not attempt to enter in away colours. It’s about 10 minutes from the stadium – head to the Fleur de Lis or town centre options instead.

Stadium Concourse Kiosks

MEMS Priestfield’s food outlets have been upgraded in recent years. The Rainham End concourse serves a range of Italian, Chinese and traditional British football fare. The Medway Stand kiosks offer the usual matchday staples – burgers, hot dogs, pies, chips and hot drinks. The Brian Moore Stand (away end) has its own kiosks. Cashless only throughout – no cash accepted anywhere inside the stadium.

Fish & Chip Shop – near Gillingham Road roundabout

There’s a handy chippy near the roundabout at the bottom of Priestfield Road (where the old Livingstone Arms used to stand). Perfect timing for a pre-match feed after the walk from the station or the Fleur de Lis – chips in hand as you head to the away turnstiles.

Gillingham High Street & Town Centre – near the station

The High Street has a good selection of food options within minutes of the station – Subway, McDonald’s, an independent kebab house called Ozzy Grill & Fish Bar and a Sainsbury’s Local on the corner of Linden Road and Gillingham Road. All solid pre-match options if you’re arriving early and want something more substantial than stadium food.

Rochester High Street – pre-match dining (2 stops by train)

Rochester’s medieval High Street has a genuinely excellent range of restaurants, cafés and pubs serving food. For a proper pre-match meal rather than a burger, it’s well worth arriving early and eating in Rochester before taking the short train to Gillingham. Charles Dickens’ country – the atmosphere is something else.

Travelodge / Premier Inn – Medway/Rochester area

Both chains have properties in the Medway area, with options near Rochester and Chatham. Reliable, affordable and well-connected by rail to Gillingham station (2–3 stops). Book well in advance for weekend fixtures. travelodge.co.uk | premierinn.com

Hotels in Rochester – the best base for a Gillingham away day

Rochester is just two train stops from Gillingham and makes a superb base for an overnight away day. The medieval High Street, castle views and Dickensian atmosphere make it far more enjoyable than staying in Gillingham town itself. Check booking.com for options, including the Best Western and various independent hotels.

London Hotels – Victoria, Charing Cross or St Pancras areas

With Gillingham under an hour from three different London termini, a central London hotel is a perfectly viable option for visitors wanting the full city experience. Stay near Victoria, Charing Cross or St Pancras, enjoy London on the Saturday morning or evening, and take the train to the game. All three London terminal areas have excellent hotel choices at all price points.

🏰 Rochester Castle – English Heritage (ME1 1SW)

One of England’s finest Norman castles, sitting dramatically above the River Medway with a 113-foot keep that dates to the 1120s. The castle withstood one of the greatest medieval sieges in 1215 when King John undermined the tower using the fat of 40 pigs. Superb views from the battlements. Open Tuesday–Sunday. english-heritage.org.uk

⛪ Rochester Cathedral – FREE entry (ME1 1SX)

England’s second-oldest cathedral, founded in 604 AD. Rochester Cathedral blends Romanesque and Gothic architecture in a stunning setting just steps from the castle. Free to enter and one of the great cathedrals of the south east. Alongside Charles Dickens connections and a gorgeous Victorian High Street, Rochester is a genuinely world-class pre-match destination.

⚓ The Historic Dockyard Chatham – from £20 adult (ME4 4TZ)

One of the most extraordinary heritage attractions in Britain. Almost 500 years of Royal Navy history on the banks of the Medway, with a Victorian sloop, a WWII destroyer, a Cold War submarine and a vast collection of maritime heritage. Your ticket lasts a year. Outstanding value and a full day out. thedockyard.co.uk

🏗️ Royal Engineers Museum – FREE entry (ME7 5RH, Gillingham)

Kent’s largest military museum is right here in Gillingham. Housed in a glorious Edwardian Baroque building, the collection is extraordinary – Wellington’s map of Waterloo, a German V-2 rocket, a Harrier Jump Jet, bridge-laying tanks and 25 Victoria Crosses. An incredible and completely free experience, just minutes from Priestfield on foot. re-museum.co.uk

🏛️ Rochester Guildhall Museum – free or small charge (ME1 1PY)

Gillingham and Rochester’s shared heritage is brought to life in one of Kent’s finest 17th-century buildings. Highlights include a new permanent Charles Dickens gallery (Rochester was central to his life), the siege of Rochester Castle exhibition, and an extraordinary collection spanning 200,000 years of Medway history. A superb pre-match visit. visitmedway.org

🏞️ Fort Amherst – Britain’s Largest Napoleonic Fortress (ME4 4UB)

Chatham’s Fort Amherst is an extraordinary piece of Napoleonic-era fortification. Tunnel tours are available in summer, and the tunnel also served as a WWII operations base. Climb to the top for commanding views over the Medway. Fort Luton is nearby for further exploration of military history. fortamherst.com

🏁 Riverside Country Park – FREE (ME8 7TF, Gillingham)

A 100-hectare country park and nature reserve right in Gillingham, offering walking trails, a visitor centre and play areas. A great option for families wanting fresh air before the match, with views over the Medway estuary and the marshes of the Hoo Peninsula beyond. Free to enter and easy to reach from the town centre.

⚠️ Cashless Venue: MEMS Priestfields is fully cashless. Cards and contactless only at all kiosks, the bar and turnstiles inside the ground. Bring a working card – no cash accepted anywhere inside. However, the matchday car parks are cash only (£5), so bring both.

🛺 The Brian Moore Stand – Wrap Up Warm: Away fans are housed in the open-to-the-elements Brian Moore Stand. This temporary scaffold structure has been in place since 2003. There’s no roof – in autumn and winter, it can be genuinely cold and wet. Bring layers and a waterproof jacket. The view of the pitch from the stand is actually decent.

⏰ Turnstiles Open: From 1:30 pm for a 3 pm kick-off (90 minutes before). Away fans access via the alleyway at the end of Priestfield Road (Balmoral Road end). Follow matchday signage and steward directions from Gillingham station.

🍺 Alcohol in the Away End: Alcohol is served in the away end concourse at MEMS Priestfield. A genuine bonus for away fans – take advantage before kick-off and at half-time. Cashless only at the bar.

📰 Matchday Programme: A 48-page programme is available for around £3.50 from sellers inside each stand, at kiosks and from the matchday shop on Gordon Road. Any remaining copies can be purchased from the Gillingham retail website after the match.

♿ Disabled Access: Accessible facilities are available around the ground, though provision in the Brian Moore Stand (away end) is limited. Disabled supporters should contact the club’s Disability Liaison Officer in advance. Visually impaired fans can request radio headsets (also advance booking required). Contact the club on 01634 300 000 or via gillinghamfootballclub.com.

🏟️ Fanzone Under Construction: Gillingham have begun demolition work behind the Rainham End to build a new Fanzone capable of holding up to 900 supporters. This is expected to feature seating, kiosks, and an entertainment area, open on non-matchdays as well. Check the club’s website for the latest updates on 2025-26 opening times.

🏟️ Gillingham FC: 01634 300 000 | gillinghamfootballclub.com

🎫 Ticket Office: 01634 300 000 | gillinghamfootballclub.com/tickets

🚂 National Rail: 03457 48 49 50 | nationalrail.co.uk

🚂 Southeastern Railway: southeasternrailway.co.uk

🅿️ Gillingham FC Supporters’ Club (Car Parks): gfcsc.co.uk

🏛️ Visit Medway: visitmedway.org

⚓ The Historic Dockyard Chatham: thedockyard.co.uk

🏗️ Royal Engineers Museum (FREE): re-museum.co.uk