Cycling in Medway
YHA Medway is in a great area for all cyclists. Capstone Country Park has plenty of cycling routes for all abilities.
YHA Medway
Gillingham, Kent, ME7 3JEOverview
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Situated in rural Kent, opposite Capstone Farm Country Park, YHA Medway is a traditional Oast house with plenty of character. Guests are welcome to relax in the ambient communal lounge and be sure to look out for exposed beams and beautiful brickwork.
YHA Medway is well-located for winter sports at Chatham ski centre, historic Rochester, Chatham Dockyard and the Kent Downs – which offers lovely countryside for walkers to enjoy. Medway is also within striking distance of London, should you wish to combine your trip with a visit to the capital.
Why guests love YHA Medway
Accommodation at YHA Medway
Bed in a shared room
Dorms are not currently available.
Dorm rooms have multiple beds, are typically more affordable than private rooms, and shared with other people who may not be travelling together. A typical shared room includes bunk beds, a reading light and a storage cupboard for each guest, secured by a padlock if required.
Children aged between 12 and 15 can stay in dorm rooms as long as an adult of the same gender accompanies them.
Some dorms may be en-suites, meaning that they have a bathroom in the room that you would be sharing with the other people in your dorm.
Private rooms
Don't fancy sharing a room? Private rooms typically include a storage cupboard for each bed, secured by a padlock if required, a reading light and a wash hand basin. Shared shower and toilet facilities are located near to the room.
Hire the whole place
This hostel is occasionally made available for hire on an exclusive basis. This means that you can have the place to yourself and choose how many of your friends, family, club mates, etc., join you.
We allocate availability for exclusive use in blocks, typically up to 90 days in the future. If you are looking for space to stay with us on a normal shared basis, and can’t see any availability three months or more into the future, then this hostel may be being held for Exclusive Hire.
Things to do around YHA Medway
Walking and Rambling in Medway
The hostel is close to the lovely North Downs Way, a great walking route just waiting to be discovered.
Chatham Dockyard
Learn more about maritime history in Chatham at this interesting heritage site and museum. Visit the Dockyard website
Rochester Castle
A stunning Norman castle with panoramic views over the town and River Medway has a complex history of destruction and rebuilding. Sometimes hosts fairs in its grounds See the English Heritage
Capstone Farm Country Park
0 miles Have a day exploring this beautiful green space of ancient woodland, freshwater lakes and fascinating wildlife. Visit the website
Leeds Castle
Explore historic Leeds Castle - a fascinating day out for all the family with falconry displays and regular events. Be amazed by the Maze and Underground Grotto. Even take a Segway tour of
Chatham Snowsports Centre
The longest artificial slope in the South East, try your hand at skiing, snowboarding and snow-tubing! Visit the Snowsports website
Hostel facilities
- 24-hour access
- BBQ area
- Breakfast
- Classroom(s)
- Coach parking on premises
- Contactless payments
- Cycle store
- Dining room
- Evening meals
- Free parking on premises
- Games
- Garden/grounds
- Group meals
- Highchair
- Library
- Licensed bar
- Medium garden/grounds
- Minibus parking on premises
- Near bus stop
- Near train station
- No mobile coverage
- Outdoor seating
- Packed lunch
- Restaurant
- Self-catering kitchen
- Shared drying room
- Shared laundry room
- Shared lounge
- Shared TV
- Sole use
- Vending machines
- Water refill station
- Wheelchair accessible
- WiFi
Hostel need to know
Closed facilities: The following facilities are temporarily closed at this hostel due to COVID-19 safety measures - luggage/storage room(s), cycle store(s).
Seasonal opening pattern: YHA Medway is open all year round.
Hostel opening hours: YHA Medway is open to the public from Monday - Sunday, 08.00 - 10.00-17.00 - 22.00.
Reception hours: From 08.00 - 10.00-17.00 - 22.00.
Restaurant opening hours: YHA Medway’s restaurant is open to the public from Monday - Sunday, 17:00 - 22:00.
Parking: Ample parking is provided outside the hostel and is easily accessible from the main road network.
WiFi: Free WiFi is available in shared social spaces.
Dogs: Pets are not permitted at YHA Medway. Assistance dogs are welcome.
YHA Medway - Access Statement
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YHA School Trips
YHA Medway has great facilities for study trips with on site classrooms, home-cooked meals, a garden and a self-catering kitchen. With many cultural, historic and adventure attractions nearby, this is a great location for a variety of school trips.
Visit the YHA School Trips website for more information.
Volunteering
Volunteering with YHA is a fantastic way to have fun, learn new skills, boost your CV and travel to different places. We have a variety of different opportunities to choose from and volunteering roles to suit everyone.
The tasks are varied and in return you will meet some great people, who both work and stay in our hostels, as well as enjoying your time off discovering the local area and attractions.
You can find out more and apply to volunteer at this hostel on the volunteering website.
History
An oast, oast house or hop kiln is a building designed for kilning (drying) hops as part of the brewing process. They can be found in most hop-growing (and former hop-growing) areas and are often good examples of vernacular architecture. Many redundant oasts have been converted into houses or, in our case, into an affordable accommodation provider. Ideal for outdoor pursuits, we are just a few miles from the North Downs Way and Sustrans Cycling Route 1. The Chatham Ski and Snowboard Centre is only a five minute walk away. YHA Medway guests can also visit Rochester Castle, Rochester Cathedral and Charles Dickens’ former home, at Eastgate House. Historic Leeds Castle is just 12 miles away.
Meet the team
David and his small team, welcome you with over 20 years experience in hospitality to YHA Medway. David & Iain have accrued over 20 years hospitality experience together. This small team will try what they can to look after you.
Manager recommends: A gentle walk opposite Capstone County Farm Park, Safe and quick slide down the Hill of Chatham’s Snowsport Centre, a daily trip to London which is only 24 miles away, a memorable visit to Rochester Castle or a historic research at Chatham dockside.
