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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
A 1.2 mile signed history loop around Strood's High Street, St Nicholas Church and the Esplanade, with river views towards Rochester Castle.
About Strood Town Centre Trail
A 1.2 mile (2km) circular history walk around Strood Esplanade, the High Street and St Nicholas Church, past the site of the Aveling and Porter engineering works. Sticker markers guide the route and three information panels sit along the way. Trail booklets, with a map and children’s activities, can be collected from Strood Library and Community Hub, and Medway Council publishes audio guides and transcripts online.
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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
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
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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 Strood Town Centre Trail
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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
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.
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
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.