What to do in Strood

Activities, attractions and tours

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Strood Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Strood has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Strood is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Strood to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Strood Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Strood.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Strood attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.

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Top places to visit

1. Thames River

London’s long and tumultuous history is written upon the face of the city, and the River Thames has watched it all. A 19th-century Member of Parliament, John Burns, said it best: “The Mississippi is muddy water, but the Thames is liquid history.” In modern-day London, history comes to life on the 70 wharves, which have remained in operation after centuries. As you make your way down the river’s dark waters, you will enjoy a unique snapshot of life in this dynamic but resolutely historical city.
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Sail on the water or walk along the riverbank to admire the scenery and take a trip through time on London’s great river.

2. Bluewater Shopping Centre

Bluewater Shopping Centre is one of the largest malls in Europe, with countless stores, restaurants and cafés for visitors to enjoy. The mall hosts events year-round as well as entertainment for children, including an adventure park and 4-D theater. Unwind with spa treatments and a stroll through the mall’s scenic grounds.
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Bluewater Shopping Centre which includes fashion, shopping and interior views

3. Leeds Castle

Leeds Castle is one of Kent’s most famous historic gems. It is surrounded on all sides by a picturesque lake, wildlife and scenic nature. With its museums, mazes, gardens and playgrounds, the site offers entertainment to suit visitors of almost any age.
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Leeds Castle showing heritage architecture and a castle

4. Adventure Island

Enjoy an affordable family day out in the heart of Southend-on-Sea at Adventure Island. Brave one of the most thrilling rides in the UK or enjoy the view from the large ferris wheel at this amusement park that has been entertaining visitors for more than 30 years.
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Adventure Island featuring rides

5. Southend Pier

As the jewel in Southend-on-Sea’s crown, this landmark pier has been attracting visitors to the coast for more than a century. Protruding more than 1.25 miles (2 kilometers) into the Thames Estuary, the pier features a train service to take you to its end. Soak up the fresh sea air, meet local fishermen and take in the panoramic views of the estuary and town. With the pier’s award-winning entrance complex housing the Southend-on-Sea Visitor Information Centre, the pier is the perfect place to start your stay in the town.
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Southend Pier

6. Historic Dockyard Chatham

The Historic Dockyard of Chatham contains over 80 acres (32 hectares) of historically significant buildings, galleries and wartime ships. Its 400 years assisting the Royal Navy, from Tudor times to the 20th century, has given the Historic Dockyard a rich maritime heritage for visitors to discover.
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Historic Dockyard Chatham

What to do in Strood

Discover the most popular places to visit in Strood

Rochester Castle

Rochester Castle

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After visiting Rochester Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Rochester. Make time to visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Rochester Castle

Cooling Castle Barn

Learn about the local history of Cooling with a stop at Cooling Castle Barn. Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Cooling Castle Barn

Rochester Cathedral

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You can find out about the history of Rochester with a trip to Rochester Cathedral. Make time to visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Rochester Cathedral

Diggerland

Enjoy an outing to Diggerland during your stay in Rochester. Make time to visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Diggerland

The Vines Park

The Vines Park is just one of the places to see in Rochester, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time to visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

The Vines Park

Upnor Castle

Upnor Castle is just one of the places to see in Rochester, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in the area.

Upnor Castle

Cliffe Pools

Take the family on an outing to Cliffe Pools during your trip to Rochester. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Cliffe Pools

Dickens' Swiss Chalet

Learn about the local history of Rochester when you take a trip to Dickens' Swiss Chalet. Make time to visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its lively bars.

Dickens' Swiss Chalet

Allhallows Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Allhallows Beach during your trip to Rochester? Make time to visit the cathedral and monuments while you're in the area.

Allhallows Beach

 

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