Van Hire Chatham

Chatham blends historical significance with modern amenities and strong transport connections, serving as a bustling hub for residents.

Getting Around Chatham

The M2 motorway serves as a primary route connecting Chatham to both London and the Kent coastline, making it essential for commuters and travellers. The A229 Maidstone Road, which is also known as Roman Road or City Way in various sections, provides a vital connection to Rochester. For thosetravellingg between towns, the B2097 Maidstone Road offers a convenient link to Gillingham.

Local connectivity is enhanced by several smaller roads including Wallace Road, Kingsway and Harp Farm Road, while the A2 Sovereign Boulevard and A231 The Brook provide access to commercial areas. Scenic routes such as Yelsted Lane and Capstone Road offer paths to the countryside.

Van Parking Options

Chatham offers diverse parking solutions throughout the town. St John’s (Upper) Pay & Display Car Park on Waterfront Way provides service from 7AM to 10PM daily, while YourParkingSpace Chatham Rhode Street Car Park operates from 7AM to 9PM on weekdays and 9AM to 6PM on Sundays. Old Road Car Park offers extended hours from 7AM to 1AM daily.

For those needing round-the-clock access, several 24/7 facilities are available, including Riverside Car Park on Riverside Gardens, Brook Pentagon Car Park on Military Road, Car Park B Chatham Station | APCOA on Railway Street and Slicketts Hill Car Park. Additional 24-hour options include Solomons Road Car Park, The Paddock Car Park on Rome Terrace and James Street Car Park on Clover Street.

Petrol Stations And Vehicle Services

Chatham’s fuel stations offer flexible hours to meet various needs. Two Esso stations, located on New Road and Watling Street in Gillingham, operate 24/7, as does the Shell station on Dock Road which includes a car wash and meal delivery service. Shell’s Lords Wood Lane branch is open from 5AM to 9PM on weekdays and 6AM to 9PM on weekends, while their Nelson Road location in Gillingham serves customers from 6:30AM to 10PM daily. BP on Maidstone Road operates from 6AM to 10PM daily, featuring both a café and convenience store. Magpie Hall Service Station provides service from 6:30AM to 6PM on weekdays and 8AM to 2PM on Saturdays. Asda on Maidstone Road offers 24/7 service, while Morrisons in Walderslade remains open until midnight every day.

The town hosts numerous reliable automotive service centers. Sturla Car Repairs on Magpie Hall Road provides service Monday through Saturday from 8:30AM to 5:30PM. Autotrend Motor Services on Beacon Road operates weekdays from 7:45AM to 5:30PM, offering comprehensive inspection services. Additional options include The Service Centre Medway on Jenkins’ Dale, The Brook Garage and Short Street Garage, which operates weekdays from 9AM to 5PM and Saturdays until 3PM. VG Autoservice on Hartington Street specialises in oil changes, while Steer Chatham on New Road, particularly recommended for those visiting Strood, excels in body work and insurance-related repairs.

Vehicle cleaning services in Chatham cater to various needs and schedules. Shine Auto Aesthetics Ltd, located at Innovation Centre Medway, maintains daily operations from 8AM to 6PM and has earned a perfect 5-star rating. Chatham Car Wash on The Brook provides competitive pricing and operates from 8AM to 7PM most days, while A Star Car Wash on Church Street offers extended daily service. For those preferring at-home service, vivSTHETIC Mobile Car Valeting provides 24/7 mobile cleaning options. HighTouch Hand Car Wash & Valeting Centre on Delce Road, particularly popular with those travelling to Maidstone, operates weekdays from 8:30AM to 6PM with reduced Sunday hours. Rochester Airport Hand Car Wash on Maidstone Road rounds out the options with daily service and quick, quality cleaning.

Hardware Stores, Garden Centres And Storage Facilities

Chatham’s hardware stores provide comprehensive solutions for home improvement and DIY projects. B&Q Gillingham on Will Adams Way serves as the area’s most-visited hardware store, operating Monday to Saturday from 7AM to 8PM and Sundays from 10AM to 4PM. Toolstation Rochester in Cliffe Yard maintains similar hours, opening Monday to Saturday from 7AM to 8PM and Sundays from 9AM to 4PM. Screwfix Gillingham Kent on Matilda Close provides a full range of building and maintenance supplies, while Fazzly Home Store on High Street offers a more personalised shopping experience, attracting many visitors from Gravesend. The area’s hardware options are completed by Wickes Chatham on New Cut and Lordswood DIY on Admirals Walk, both offering extensive selections of tools and materials.

The town’s garden centres cater to both casual gardeners and serious horticulturists. The Range Chatham at Dockside Outlet Centre stands as the most-visited garden centre, offering an extensive selection of products beyond just gardening supplies. Gardening World Limited on Lower Hartlip Road has earned a strong reputation with its 4.7 average rating from over 400 reviews. The Green Room Indoor Gardens LTD in Medway City Estate specialises in indoor plants and hydroponics, particularly appealing to visitors from Sittingbourne. Additional options include Elm Court Garden Centre in Gillingham, featuring both a café and nursery and Dillywood Garden Centre in Rochester, known for its quality plant selection and expert gardening advice.

Storage solutions in Chatham accommodate various needs and durations. Shurgard Self Storage Gillingham on Courteney Road leads the market with a near-perfect 4.9 rating from 340 reviews, offering secure and clean storage spaces. More Storage Ltd at Vulcan House in Rochester combines storage services with steel and flooring contracting, making it particularly convenient for those heading toward Dartford. Specialised storage options include Woolmans Wood Storage on Rochester Road for caravans and vehicles and Total Ship Services at Berth 6 for maritime storage needs. Ugomove Removals and Storage Ltd provides comprehensive services including house clearance and packaging, operating Monday to Saturday from 7AM. The Chatham Archive & Document Storage Company on Main Gate Road, popular with businesses from Crayford, offers secure document storage and shredding services on weekdays from 8AM to 5PM.

Drive Thru, Restaurants, Shops And More

Chatham’s dining scene offers diverse options for every taste and schedule. The Munch Bar, located at 9GJC+HM, specialises in breakfast and early morning service. McDonald’s on High Street provides extended hours from 5AM to 2AM daily through its drive-thru service. The town features two KFC locations: one at Horsted Retail Park operating from 10:30AM to 10PM and another on Dockside Maritime Way serving until 11PM. For authentic international cuisine, Dawat Spice on High Street offers Pakistani, Afghan and Indian dishes, with weekend breakfast service starting at 9AM, drawing diners from as far as Erith.

Local favorites include Taste Revelation on High Street for fast food and Dumdaar on Church Street, which serves chicken dishes, kebabs and desserts from 11AM to 11PM daily. The takeaway scene features Famous Pizza on Luton Road, operating from 10AM to 11:30PM, Famous Fried Chicken also on Luton Road and Hungry House Burgers & Kebab on High Street, which offers halal and Turkish cuisine with extended weekend hours.