Gillingham are based at Priestfield Stadium and are Kent’s only Football League club. The Gills have spent much of their history in the third and fourth tiers, with a strong Medway identity and periods of success under managers such as Tony Pulis and Peter Taylor. Priestfield remains a traditional town ground.
Priestfield Stadium is a traditional football ground in a residential area of Gillingham. It has been redeveloped in stages rather than rebuilt as one complete modern stadium, which gives it a mixed and slightly uneven character.
The Medway Stand is the main stand and contains the principal facilities. The Rainham End behind one goal is the main home atmosphere area and is popular with Gillingham’s louder support. The Gordon Road Stand runs along the opposite side, while the Brian Moore Stand at the other end is a temporary-style structure that is most closely associated with away supporters.
Priestfield is a ground with character rather than polish. It can feel tight and old-school, especially around the away end and surrounding streets. The atmosphere can be strong when the Rainham End is busy, but visiting supporters should expect more basic facilities than at newer League Two stadiums.
Kent’s clearest football rivalry, with Gillingham’s league status and Maidstone’s strong local following making meetings rare but charged.
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A Thames Estuary rivalry created by geography, repeated lower-league meetings and two fanbases used to fighting for similar status.
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Away supporters are usually housed in the Brian Moore Stand, towards the Medway Stand side of the ground. This is a temporary-style stand behind one goal and has long been the standard away section at Priestfield.
The away stand is not one of the most modern in the division. Supporters should expect a more basic structure and facilities than at newer stadiums, although the position behind the goal allows a travelling following to make itself heard. Allocation sizes can vary depending on the fixture and expected travelling numbers.
Gillingham’s official visit guidance says away coaches should set down at Croneens Yard car park in Railway Street, followed by a short walk back along Gillingham Road to the away supporters entrance at the Priestfield Road turnstiles. Coaches and away teams are specifically asked not to set down or pick up from Redfern Avenue.
Use M25/M2 then Junction 4 and A278, then follow signs for Priestfield Stadium and the Gillingham, Medway area. Priestfield is in tight residential streets; use town parking or pre-booked options and walk. Allow extra time for the final local roads around kick-off and check current matchday traffic or parking instructions before setting off.
Use A2/M2 into Medway, then follow signs for Priestfield Stadium and the Gillingham, Medway area. Priestfield is in tight residential streets; use town parking or pre-booked options and walk. Allow extra time for the final local roads around kick-off and check current matchday traffic or parking instructions before setting off.
Use A2/M2 westbound into Medway, then follow signs for Priestfield Stadium and the Gillingham, Medway area. Priestfield is in tight residential streets; use town parking or pre-booked options and walk. Allow extra time for the final local roads around kick-off and check current matchday traffic or parking instructions before setting off.
Use M2 eastbound or A2 from London/Medway, then follow signs for Priestfield Stadium and the Gillingham, Medway area. Priestfield is in tight residential streets; use town parking or pre-booked options and walk. Allow extra time for the final local roads around kick-off and check current matchday traffic or parking instructions before setting off.
Gillingham station is the correct station for Priestfield Stadium and is served by Southeastern trains from London Victoria, St Pancras, Stratford International, Chatham, Rochester and the Medway towns. It is a very practical station for the ground.
Leave Gillingham station and follow the town-centre route towards Priestfield Road and the stadium. The walk is usually around 10 minutes. Follow signs or the matchday crowd; the final streets are residential and can be busy close to kick-off.
London City Airport is a very useful airport for Gillingham if the flight options suit. It puts you on the east side of London, with DLR and rail connections that can take you towards north Kent without crossing the whole capital.
Priestfield is walkable from Gillingham station in around 10 to 15 minutes, which makes the final leg easy. This is probably the cleanest airport route for supporters who can fly into City.
Gatwick is also a practical airport for Gillingham, especially where it offers better flight times. You will normally travel by rail through London or around south London before joining services towards Gillingham.
It is not quite as tidy as London City, but it is still a sensible south-east airport. Once you reach Gillingham station, the ground is close enough to walk.
Arriva buses serve Gillingham, Chatham, Rochester and the wider Medway towns, making them useful if you are staying away from Gillingham station or travelling from another part of Medway. Priestfield is close to the town, so bus journeys are usually short.
For away supporters arriving at Gillingham station, walking is normally simplest. Buses are more useful if you are based in Chatham, Rochester or near the waterfront.
A taxi from Gillingham station to Priestfield is only a short hop and is mainly useful if you have bags, mobility needs or poor weather. Most supporters will find the walk manageable.
After the match, walking back to the station is usually quicker than trying to book a cab in the crowd. If you need a taxi, move away from the immediate stadium streets first.
Vokes Taxis are a Medway taxi operator and are useful for journeys from Chatham, Rochester, Gillingham station or hotels to Priestfield. The ground is walkable from Gillingham station, but a cab can help from elsewhere in Medway.
After the match, walking towards the station before booking can be easier than trying to be collected in the stadium streets.
Windmill Radio Taxis are another Medway option for trips around Gillingham, Chatham and Rochester. They are useful if you are staying away from Gillingham itself or travelling in a group.
Pre-booking is sensible for evening fixtures and late returns.
Priestfield is close to Gillingham town centre, so council or private town-centre car parks are the most sensible option for many drivers. Park centrally and walk to the ground in around 10 to 20 minutes.
Prices are normal town-centre tariffs. Residential parking close to Priestfield can be difficult and restricted, so check signs carefully if you choose street parking.
Parking around Medway Park or the wider waterfront side of Gillingham can work if you are happy with a longer walk or short taxi. It can be less cramped than the immediate streets around Priestfield.
Check restrictions and opening times before leaving the car, especially for evening games. Do not assume leisure parking allows football parking without reading the signs.
A Wetherspoons pub in Gillingham town centre, useful for rail arrivals before walking to Priestfield. It is a predictable and convenient pre-match option.
A popular Indian buffet option in Gillingham, useful if you want a proper meal before an evening match or after the game.
A practical hotel in Gillingham, useful for supporters staying locally and within a short taxi ride or walk of Priestfield depending on route.
Priestfield is close to Gillingham railway station, making rail travel a practical option for many supporters. The stadium is in a residential area, so parking near the ground is limited and local restrictions should be taken seriously.
Away coaches are directed to Croneens Yard rather than the streets immediately outside the away end. Supporters arriving by coach should expect a short walk to the Priestfield Road away turnstiles and should follow steward or police directions after full-time.
For neutral supporters, the Medway Stand or Gordon Road Stand will usually provide the best side-on view. The Rainham End is the main home atmosphere area, while away supporters are normally in the Brian Moore Stand. If you prefer modern facilities, avoid expecting the away end to feel like a new-build stand.
Gillingham tickets are sold through the club’s official ticketing channels, including online ticketing. Home areas include the Rainham End, Gordon Road Stand and Medway Stand, with prices and availability varying by fixture and category.
Away supporters should normally buy through the visiting club once Gillingham releases the allocation. Visiting fans should check their own club’s ticket announcement for prices, sales phases, collections and whether any tickets will be available on the day.
For neutrals, side-on seating in the Medway Stand or Gordon Road Stand is usually the best option for view and comfort. Supporters wanting the livelier home atmosphere should look towards the Rainham End. Away supporters should use the Brian Moore Stand allocation unless their club states otherwise.
Standard EFL ground regulations apply at Priestfield Stadium. Supporters should expect searches and normal restrictions on alcohol, pyrotechnics, discriminatory behaviour, offensive chanting and entering the field of play.
Gillingham’s official visitor guidance is specific about coach access: away coaches should use Croneens Yard in Railway Street and should not attempt to set down or pick up from Redfern Avenue. This is for supporter safety and traffic management.
Because the stadium is in a residential area, supporters should be considerate when arriving and leaving. Parking should only be in permitted areas, and away fans should follow steward instructions around the Priestfield Road turnstiles and segregation routes.
Accessible provision is available at Priestfield Stadium, but supporters should arrange requirements in advance. Level Playing Field notes accessible services at Gillingham including wheelchair-accessible hospitality arrangements, audio commentary and a hearing loop at the ticket office.
The ground is traditional and has been redeveloped in stages, so disabled supporters should contact the club before travelling to confirm wheelchair spaces, companion tickets, accessible toilets, entry points and parking. Away disabled supporters should normally organise tickets through their own club first and check final arrangements with Gillingham if needed.
Supporters with mobility needs should be aware that the surrounding streets can be busy and uneven on matchdays. Coach drop-off arrangements and the walk from Croneens Yard should be considered when planning the visit.
There does not appear to be a regular public stadium tour programme at Priestfield Stadium. Gillingham may occasionally offer access through hospitality, community events, school visits or special club activity, but standard bookable stadium tours do not appear to be a regular public product.
Supporters interested in visiting behind the scenes should check directly with Gillingham rather than assuming tours are available on non-matchdays.
A major Medway attraction and one of the best things to do locally. It is in Chatham rather than Gillingham, so use a bus or taxi to Priestfield afterwards.
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