Event VenuesPubsRestaurants
The Boat House
Riverside pub and restaurant on Canal Road, Strood, facing Rochester Castle, with a Sunday carvery, events and wedding hire.
Verified Oct 2026
Strood's "Sandy Banks": a Local Nature Reserve of open grassland, scrub and woodland with views across the Medway towns.
About Rede Common Local Nature Reserve
Known locally as Sandy Banks, Rede Common is 11 hectares of open grassland, scrub and small woodland, designated a Local Nature Reserve in 2018 and cared for by the Friends of Rede Common. Entrances are on Thurston Drive, Columbine Close, Hyacinth Road and Carnation Road. There is no parking on site, so park on the street and walk in.
Accessibility
The Friends of Rede Common say the disabled access pathway is usable via Thurston Drive onto the Watling Street pathway. No parking on site.
Where it is
What's on here
Eat and drink in Strood
Restaurants
Turkuaz Rochester
Turkish and Mediterranean restaurant at Medway Valley Leisure Park, Strood, serving mezes and charcoal-grilled kebabs, with online ordering.
Verified Oct 2026
PubsRestaurants
Bas 13AR
Strood sports bar and Indian restaurant on Cliffe Road, with Punjabi dishes, live sport, collection, delivery and event catering.
Verified Oct 2026
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.
Verified Nov 2026
Guides that mention Rede Common Local Nature Reserve
GuideCastles & History, Parks & Walks
Walks and green spaces in Strood
Strood's walks and green spaces: Broomhill Park, Rede Common, the Town Centre Trail and the Knights and Kingfishers Walk from the station.
More things to do in Strood
Castles & History, Parks & Walks
Strood Town Centre Trail
A 1.2 mile signed history loop around Strood's High Street, St Nicholas Church and the Esplanade, with river views towards Rochester Castle.
Family Friendly
Parks & Walks
Knights and Kingfishers Walk
A 4.7 mile circular walk from Strood station along the Medway, past Temple Manor and up to the views from Rede Common and Broomhill Park.
Parks & Walks
Broomhill Park
Green Flag hilltop park in Strood with woodland, wildflower areas, sculptures, a play area and wide views over the Medway. Open every day.
Family Friendly