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
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.
About Knights and Kingfishers Walk
A 4.7 mile (7.5km) circular walk that starts and ends at Strood station. It follows the River Medway and Jane’s Creek, passes Temple Manor, then climbs through Rede Common and Broomhill Park, much of it on the Strood Community Trail (look for the Knights Templar signposts). It is mainly on pavements; paths through Rede Common can be muddy and there are four flights of steps. The route map can be downloaded from Medway Council and the Kent Community Rail Partnership.
What's on here
Eat and drink in Strood
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
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
Guides that mention Knights and Kingfishers Walk
GuideBeaches & Coast, Parks & Walks
Riverside walks on the Thames and the Medway
Riverside walks and waterfront parks on the Thames from Dartford to Cliffe and on the Medway from Rochester to Rainham.
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
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
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
Rede Common Local Nature Reserve
Strood's "Sandy Banks": a Local Nature Reserve of open grassland, scrub and woodland with views across the Medway towns.