The Away End

Away supporters' handbook

Away-day planner

MEMS Priestfield Stadium, Gillingham

Everything an away end needs at MEMS Priestfield Stadium — the route, the safe pub, and the detour worth making. Built around the published 2026–27 fixture list, with general travel reminders for the date.

Full Gillingham guide

Selected date

Sat 19 Dec

15:00 · v Cheltenham

Kick-off subject to change (TV picks). Source: EFL League Two fixtures · checked 14 October 2026

Ground

MEMS Priestfield Stadium

Capacity 11,582

Away end

Brian Moore Stand (behind one goal, half nearest the Medway Stand)

Varies by fixture

Travel

Gillingham (Kent)

Roughly 5–15 min walk (estimate; crowds may add time)

Coming up at Gillingham

Upcoming home games

Your matchday card

Gillingham v Cheltenham

Saturday 19 December 2026 · 15:00 · MEMS Priestfield Stadium

Kick-off 15:00
Drive to the groundWalk from Gillingham (Kent)Where to stay

  • Leave home

    3h journey each way

    09:30

  • Pub / food

    Time for a pint and a bite

    12:30

  • At the ground

    Beat the turnstile queues

    14:00

  • In your seat

    Warm-up and team news

    14:40

Times are a guide from the published kick-off — always allow extra for engineering works and matchday road closures.

From YouTube

Gillingham v Cheltenham: the build-up

Fan previews and travel chat, gathered in the week before kick-off.

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From YouTube

Away days at MEMS Priestfield Stadium

Vlogs and first-hand experiences from visiting fans.

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Places to eat in Gillingham

Popular food guides and reviews from YouTube.

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Best pubs in Gillingham

Popular pub guides and reviews from YouTube.

These pubs are not checked as away-friendly. Many pubs near grounds are home-fans only on matchdays and colours policies vary — check with the club or police before you go.

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Stylised illustration of MEMS Priestfield Stadium in Gillingham
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Getting there

  • Gillingham station — High-speed and regular services from London; 10 minutes' walk to the ground.
  • Bus from Chatham — Useful alternative if combining a visit with the Chatham dockyard area.
  • Driving — M2 J4 then follow signs; the ground has some official parking but street options fill fast.
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Food and drink options

No official away pub found for this ground. Suggestions below are not verified with the club; colours policies vary and fixture restrictions may apply.

  • The Will Adams — Wetherspoons near the station, a reliable pre-match option. Colours policy unknownMap
  • Gillingham High Street cafés — A good spread of cafés and takeaways on the walk to the ground. Colours policy unknownMap
  • Ground concourse — Standard EFL fare, efficient service in the away end. Colours policy unknownMap
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Worth the detour

Historic Dockyard Chatham

Major maritime heritage site, a short drive or bus ride from the ground.

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Rochester Castle and Cathedral

Medieval sights in the neighbouring town, easily reached by train.

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Great Lines Heritage Park

Green space overlooking the Medway towns, good for a pre-match walk.

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Off the beaten track

Lower-profile pubs, cafés and corners. Not yet verified — check opening times and any colours policy before visiting.

  • The Man of Kent

    Small backstreet pub in Gillingham favoured by locals over the busier station pubs.

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  • Riverside Country Park

    Quiet nature reserve along the Medway estuary, little visited by away fans.

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  • Skinners bakery, Gillingham

    Old-fashioned local bakery near the ground for a pre-match snack.

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Transport alert

Weekend rail

Engineering work can affect weekend services into Gillingham; check the operator close to the match.

Local event

Local arrangements

Arrangements can vary by fixture — check your club's supporter information before travelling.

Ground note · unverified

Gillingham is one of several Medway towns close together — check which station you need to avoid confusion.

Ground note · unverified

The ground sits in a residential area, so noise restrictions mean limited fan zones outside.

What the day will cost

Rough guide for a trip to Gillingham

Rough advance return fare per person

  • Travel£53
  • Away ticket£30
  • Drinks (3 pints)£16
  • Food on the day£14

Each person

£112

Group of 2

£225

Estimates only — fuel at 16p a mile, pints at £5.20, and walk-up rail fares can be far higher than advance singles.

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