Farm Shops & Producers
Austen’s of Rochester
Rochester High Street shop selling produce from Kent farms, with a veg box delivery service across the Medway Towns.
Over 114 hectares of countryside, woodland, meadows and lakes on Capstone Road, Chatham, with a cafe, visitor centre and play area.
A Green Flag country park of more than 114 hectares with woodland, meadows, lakes and walking trails, plus a visitor centre with a gift shop, a cafe, children’s play areas and day fishing tickets (booked by email or phone, or bought at the visitor centre on weekdays). Car parking is charged at £3.50 a day for cars; Blue Badge holders park free.
Medway Council states there is disabled access throughout the site; Visit Medway lists accessible parking and accessible toilets.
Farm Shops & Producers
Rochester High Street shop selling produce from Kent farms, with a veg box delivery service across the Medway Towns.
Cafés
Cafe in Britton Farm Mall, Gillingham, serving breakfasts, omelettes, roasts, sandwiches and grills, with collection and delivery.
GuideFamily Days Out
Family days out across North Kent and Medway, split into outdoor days in parks and woods and rainy days at museums.
GuideFood & Drink
Pubs, cafes, restaurants and local food producers in Rochester, Chatham, Strood, Gillingham and Rainham: what each serves, where, and when it opens.
GuideFamily Days Out, Parks & Walks
Gillingham's town parks, the Strand waterfront, Darland Banks and the Medway Queen, plus Capstone Farm and the snowsports centre nearby.
Parks & Walks
Green Flag community park in Gillingham with woodland, a wildflower area, walking routes and a play area. Open every day.
Parks & Walks
Green Flag town park in Gillingham with a play area, a sculpture trail, a circular walk and a winter garden.
Parks & Walks
Kent Wildlife Trust chalk grassland reserve in Gillingham with sweeping views and orchids in summer. Open at all times; free.