The North Kent marshes are widely regarded as one of the most important areas in the South East of England for migratory birds and accordingly large swathes of the area have been set aside under the protection of the RSPB...

St Margarets Church in High Halstow just outside of Rochester in Kent dates from the 10th Century but has been extended during the following 700 years. The extensions were, mostly undertaken by the Tudors and the Victorians, who added extra...

The small Cockham Wood Fort was built in the late 16th Century following the successful Dutch Navy raid on the naval dockyard at Chatham in 1667. Forty eight gun emplacements were originally built within the fort but within a century...

Deangate Ridge Bowling Green is a modern well-equipped bowling centre for those wishing to take part in the sport under cover. The centre is open all year round seven days a week. Bowling is one of the United Kingdom’s most...

Deangate Ridge Golf Club was first established in 1972 and from the start comprised 18 holes as a pay and play golf course. The course was designed by Fred Hawtree and he gave it a large number of bunkers, roughs...

Deangate Ridge Sports Complex is located just outside of Rochester off the main road to the Isle of Grain. The complex is a modern facility boasting an array of facilities for athletics there is a professional full size running track...

Hoo St Werburgh on the northern bank of the River Medway in Kent has a most impressive church. It has a tall spire can be seen from many miles away and was constructed in the 12th Century. The church provides...

The library at Hoo can be found easily by looking out for the tall spire of St Martin’s Church. The library is located adjacent to the church and is operated by Medway Council. Inside the library building visitors can find...

The Hundred of Hoo Leisure Centre is a modern, well-equipped leisure centre serving the local community of Hoo just outside of Rochester. The centre boasts an impressive range of facilities with both a 25 metre and a 10 metre swimming...

Medway Yacht Club at Upnor just outside of Rochester has some of the best facilities for yachtsmen and women in Kent. The club was established in 1880 by members of the Royal Engineers Yacht Club on land overlooking the former...

The small village of Upper Stoke on the Isle of Grain in Kent has a most impressive church in St Peter and St Paul’s Church. This beautiful church dates back to 1120 and inside there is a wealth of interesting...

Situated besides the River Medway at Gillingham, The Strand is an important location for the residents of the Medway Towns to enjoy themselves besides the River Medway. The Strand features a number of attractions including a wide variety of children’s...