Strood stands on the northern banks of the River Medway at its lowest bridging point, looking across the water to Rochester's magnificent Norman castle and cathedral - the second oldest in England. Although Strood is now a largely residential district, its history goes back to Roman times and its development was very much allied to the river, with a variety of businesses and industries springing up during the 1800s to cater for the nearby Chatham Dockyard. Nowadays, thanks to excellent road and rail links to London, Strood is popular as a commuter town. Its shopping streets feature a combination of familiar chain stores and independent shops, and it also offers a small retail park and a twice-weekly traditional market in the town centre, attracting customers from all over the Medway area. There's fun for all the family at Strood Leisure Centre, which has swimming pools, a gym, a sauna and steam room, and a football area, and at Medway Valley Park, a riverside entertainment centre. This bustling complex hosts a multiplex cinema, several restaurants, a nightclub and a leisure centre. Nearby, the Diggerland adventure park gives children and adults an action-packed experience, driving and riding in dumper trucks and diggers.
Attraction
Care Home
Dentist
Market
Pub and Bar
Cecil Arms
Pitchers
Prince Of Wales
Riverside Tavern
Taxi
Shops
Places to Stay near Strood
Lightship16 Apartments (2.06 miles)
The Ship & Trades (2.24 miles)
One of the jewels in Shepherd Neame's crown, The Ship & Trades is a spacious and stylish pub with accommodation overlooking a yacht basin.
The upstairs level has marvellous views across the Medway towards Upnor Castle ... More | visit website
King Charles Hotel (2.35 miles)
Inn on the Lake (3.51 miles)
Holiday Inn Rochester - Chatham (3.98 miles)
A warm welcome awaits you at the Holiday Inn Rochester - Chatham hotel situated within easy reach of the Medway towns of Rochester, Chatham and Gillingham. Plentiful on-site parking is available for all our guests. Our ... More | visit website
Premier Inn Gillingham (4.24 miles)
Bridgewood Manor (4.34 miles)
Bridgewood Manor Hotel is conveniently situated for excellent shopping at Bluewater and sightseeing at the historical city of Rochester, the fascinating Chatham Historic dockyards and the new Dickens World attraction. This hotel offers fine dining ... More | visit website
Premier Inn Gravesend (A2/Singlewell) (4.85 miles)
Travelodge Medway M2 (4.89 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Premier Inn Gillingham A2 (5.09 miles)
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