The Top 20 Attractions in Medway
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Medway. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Medway is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 31, 2025
View of Rochester Castle and Cathedral from Castle Hill
Highlight • Historical Site
Rochester is a great town for sightseeing and cafe stops, a must visit on a ride from London to Kent (or back). Castle Hill is one of the highlights, with a great view of the castle and the cathedral.
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Cliffe Pools Nature Reserve
Highlight • Lake
Cliffe Pools Nature Reserve boasts open horizons, expansive views and, of course, plenty of birdlife. Keep a look-out for bird species, including avocet, lapwing, little egret, cuckoo, and more. There …
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Boat Wreck at Riverside Country Park
Highlight • Viewpoint
Riverside Country Park is a large coastal public park on the River Medway estuary. The park boasts a variety of habitats, including mudflats, salt marsh, ponds, reed-beds, grassland, and scrub, …
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Pilgrims' Way in Kent Downs
Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site
The Pilgrim's Way is a historic 119 mile (192 km) route that pilgrims are thought to have walked from Winchester to the shire of Thomas Becket in Canterbury. According to …
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River Medway Shoreline
Highlight (Segment) • River
Make sure you check tide times for this walk, it’s dangerous and cuts you off at high tide on the section from hoo Marina to upnor.
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Medway Viaducts
Highlight • Bridge
The Medway Viaducts are quite an impressive trio. There are three bridges, all spanning the Medway today in a row. Two are for the M2 road carriageways and the third …
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Rochester Castle
Highlight • Castle
Rochester Castle has defended the London Road, a strategically-important crossing of the River Medway, for centuries. The impressive 12th-century tower, which is the castle's most prominent feature, is one of …
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Longhoes Field
Highlight • Natural
In the spring and summer months, Longhoes Field is carpeted with Common Poppies, Viper's Bugloss, and the purple flowers of Corncockle. The fields are also an excellent vantage point to enjoy the beautiful scenes of the Kent Downs AONB.
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Cockham Wood Fort Ruins
Highlight • Historical Site
Cockham Wood Fort was constructed in 1669 on the north bank of the River Medway in Kent in south-east England. In conjunction with Fort Gillingham it took on the role …
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Black Widow Submarine (U-475) on the River Medway
Highlight • Monument
The "Black Widow" is ex Russian Foxtrot B-39 (U 475) Hunter Killer Class Submarine, which is moored on the River Medway, close to the Rochester Bridge. It was built in …
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