Recognised as one of Britain's most important waters for leisure activities, the River Medway joins the Thames Estuary at Garrison Point, Sheerness. Its lower reaches, bounded by numerous creeks, offer extensive and safe sailing waters supported by boating clubs, marinas and boatyards offering a warm welcome to visiting craft. Be sure to check out the Medway Bridge Marina.
The total river extends upstream for nearly 25 nautical miles and, although most sailing craft are unable to pass the fixed bridge at Rochester, motor craft can access a further 19 nautical miles of non-tidal waters above Allington Lock, through some of the Garden of England's most attractive countryside, to Tonbridge.
Cultural
Historic Rochester [2 miles]:
Rochester Castle, Cathedral, Poor Traveller's Inn, Guildhall Museum etc.
Fort Amherst, Chatham [3 miles]
Chatham Historic Dockyard [3 miles]
Aylesford Priory [6 miles]
Canterbury [31 miles]
Leeds Castle [12 miles]
Sporting Events
London Olympics 2012 (London 30 mins by train)
Shopping
Rochester High Street and its independent boutiques [2 miles]
Maidstone town centre [10 miles]
Bluewater Shopping Centre, Gravesend [14 miles]
Lakeside Shopping Centre, Dartford [24 miles]
Dockside Outlet, Chatham [3 miles]
Outdoor activities
Kent Downs / Shorne Country Park - Walks [6 miles]
Bluebell Hill - Walks [4 miles]
Leeds Castle [12 miles]
Cobtree Park - Golf [6 miles]
Upchurch River Valley Golf Club [10 miles]
Kingswear Castle Paddle Steamer [2 miles]
Rochester Various riverside walks, moors, woodlands and nature reserves close by
Activities for kids
Howlett / Port Lympne - Zoos [34 miles]
Museum of Kent Life, Aylesford [6 miles]
Diggerland [4 miles]
Buckmore Park Karting [4 miles]
and so much more please just ask.
