Welcome to Strood

Strood is a town located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated on the River Medway and is part of the Medway Towns. The town has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and evidence of this can be seen in the remains of a Roman villa that was discovered in the area. Strood was also an important port during the medieval period, and it played a significant role in the wool trade.

Today, Strood is a bustling town with a population of around 33,000 people. It has a range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, and pubs. The town is also home to several schools, including Strood Academy and St Nicholas CofE Primary School. Strood is well-connected to other parts of Kent and London, with regular train services running from Strood railway station to London Victoria, Charing Cross, and St Pancras International.

One of the main attractions in Strood is the historic Strood Pier. The pier was built in 1837 and was used as a landing stage for steamboats that travelled up and down the River Medway. Today, the pier is a popular spot for fishing and offers stunning views of the river and the surrounding countryside. Another popular attraction in Strood is the Diggerland theme park, which is located just outside the town. The park features a range of diggers and construction equipment that visitors can operate, as well as rides and other attractions.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 6.1°C

Feels Like: 4.2°C

Wind: 5.6 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Gordon Junior School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kirstie Jones	Gordon Road Strood Rochester Kent ME2 3HQ 03333602110 School Website
Gordon Infant School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Kirstie Jones	Gordon Road Strood Rochester Kent ME2 3HQ 03333602110 School Website
Temple Mill Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Lisa Lewis	Cliffe Road Strood Rochester Kent ME2 3NL 01634629079 School Website
All Faiths Childrens Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kirstie Jones	Gun Lane Strood Rochester Kent ME2 4UF 03333602100 School Website
St Nicholas Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Ruth Gooch	London Road Strood Rochester Kent ME2 3HU 01634717120 School Website
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Thacker	Frindsbury Road Strood Rochester Kent ME2 4JA 01634718964 School Website
Abbey Court Community Special School Community Special School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Ms Vicky Aspin	Rede Court Road Strood Rochester Kent ME2 3SP 01634338220 School Website
Hilltop Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ewa Eddy	Hilltop Road Frindsbury Rochester Kent ME2 4QN 1634710312 School Website
Manorway Independent School Other Independent Special School Ages:8-16 Head Teacher Ms Juliana Dugbatey	The Old St Justus Church Strood Rochester Chatham Kent ME2 2HG 1634713344 School Website
Elaine Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Martin	Elaine Avenue Rochester ME2 2YN 1634294817 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Strood Canal Road, Strood, Kent, ME2 4DR 0.75 Miles

Rochester 86 Corporation Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1NH 1.23 Miles

Halling High Street, Halling, Kent, ME1 1BN 1.70 Miles

Higham School Lane, Higham, Kent, ME3 7JQ 1.89 Miles

Chatham Railway Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6PN 2.07 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Frindsbury Taxis 01634 720200 24 Carisbrooke Rd, Rochester, Kent, ME2 3SN 0.50 Miles
Strood Cabs 01634 711121 10 North Street, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4SH 0.56 Miles
Ccars 01634 716551 Quantock, Rochester, Kent, ME3 7NT 0.71 Miles
Stevens 1-8 Seater Airport Taxis 07768 905798 37 Elaine Avenue, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2YW 0.86 Miles
Ace Taxis 01634 720500 Medway Enterprise Centre, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4SY 1.03 Miles
Prestigious Cars 01634 319022 191 Cuxton Road, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2NJ 1.04 Miles
Airport Transfers 07983 085132 Hermitage Rd, Rochester, Kent, ME3 7NF 1.21 Miles
Knights Travel Medway 01634 321505 10 Yantlet Drive, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2TJ 1.23 Miles
S And B Car And Van Hire 01634 844600 23 Corporation Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1NH 1.30 Miles
Bdtaxis 01634 710725 63, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2PR 1.44 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Merryfields Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Farmhill Avenue Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Pepys Way Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Strood Hill Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gun Lane Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Frindsbury Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Gun Lane Medical Centre	Gun Lane Strood Rochester ME2 4UW
Gun Lane Medical Centre Surgery St	Gun Lane Strood Rochester Kent ME2 4UW
Gun Lane Community Dermatology Clinic 01634 727888	Gun Lane Medical Centre Gun Lane Rochester Kent ME2 4UW
Gun Lane Medical Centre 01634 290644	Gun Lane Medical Centre Gun Lane, Strood Rochester Kent ME2 4UW
Apex Medical Centre 01634 720220	Apex Medical Practice Gun Lane, Strood Rochester Kent ME2 4UW

Local Stores

Petrol Rochester - Watling Street
202 Watling Street
Strood
Rochester
Kent
ME2 3QL
01634 296424
Store Website
0.86 miles

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SPAR - Maidstone Road
128 - 130 Maidstone Road
Rochester
ME1 3DT
01634 843717
Store Website
1.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Strood - Stanhope Veterinary Centre
29 Stanhope Road Rochester Kent ME2 3EJ 01634 713065 strood@medivet.co.uk Website 0.41 miles
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Medway City Veterinary Centre
George Summers Close Strood Rochester Kent ME2 4FF 01634 718078 medway@cvsvets.com Website 1.29 miles
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Manor Veterinary Centre
10 Manor Road Chatham Kent ME4 6AG 01634 407777 manorvets@hotmail.com 1.96 miles
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Clover Street Veterinary Clinic
Clover Street Chatham Kent ME4 4DT 01634 848999 Website 2.18 miles

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Easipetcare
Union Street Chatham Kent ME4 4PZ 01634 829934 chatham@easipetcare.com Website 2.40 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Warren House Veterinary Group - Rochester Surgery
Anchor Road Rochester Kent ME1 2PR 01634 815555 Rochesterinfo@warrenhousevets.co.uk Website 2.56 miles
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After 7.15pm emergency calls should be made to 01634 780073
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After 4.30pm emergency calls should be made to 01634 780073
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After 7.15pm emergency calls should be made to 01634 780073

Local Dog Walks

Shorne Woods Country Park
Nice Place To Walk The Dog, On And Off The Lead. Lots Of Variations Of Routes. They Do Seasonal Treasure Hunts With The Children, At Easter, Halloween Etc. There's A Cafe For A Cup Of Tea, Cake Etc. Plus A Gift Shop. There's A Big Play Area For Little Kids And Big Kids. Total Mixture. Brewers Rd Shorne Gravesend DA12 3HX 2.94 miles

Location what3words humble.united.hardly

Capstone Farm Country Park
A Local Council Owned Country Park, Between Chatham And Gillingham, With Free Parking, Cafe, Toikets, And Play Areas For Children. Set Out Across An Extensive Countryside, With Paths For Walking, Running, Cycling, There Are Large Meadows, A Lake, Picnic Areas, And Very Good Signage And Information Panels. 343 Capstone Rd Gillingham ME7 3JE 4.30 miles What3word Location Of Car Park Entrance: Quilt.Skirt.Worksheet Coordinates: 51°21'32?N 0°33'15?E

Location what3words suave.meant.flitting

Jeskyns Country Park Gravesend
Jeskyns Is A Dog Walk For Both Dogs And Families, There Is A Dog Pond For Swimming Dogs, Aswell As Off Lead Areas, On Lead Areas And Two Inclosed Areas If Your Dog Does Not Recall. Henhurst Rd Gravesend DA12 3AN 4.37 miles Henhurst Rd, Cobham Da12 3An

Location what3words shakes.panic.organ

Jeskyns Country Park
A Very Dog- Friendly Walk With Clear Paths And Different Routes To Follow. Well Sign-Posted For On-Lead And Off-Lead Areas, There Is An Area For Dog Agility And An Enclosed Area For Dog Training. There Is A Bridle Path That Runs Through The Park Too. Henhurst Rd 4.47 miles

Location what3words clap.discrepancy.runner

Coalhouse Fort Park
Princess Margaret Rd East Tilbury Tilbury RM18 8QD 4.99 miles

Location what3words venues.detail.drag

Camer Park
Large Field Like Walk Once You Get Through The Woody Entrance The Park Opens Right Up With Plenty Of Room For The Bouncy Pups And The Calm Pooches! Wrotham Rd Meopham Gravesend DA13 0AB 5.98 miles

Location what3words record.wacky.topped

Weather Forecast

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