Stories
Stories, conversations, and reflections on the people and places of Medway.
Historic Rochester Walking Tour & Audio Companion
Historic Rochester brings together riverside walks, Norman landmarks and centuries of history. This self-guided walking tour and audio companion explore them through a gentle circular route.
Eating in Rochester High Street
Places to eat in Rochester, Kent centre around its historic High Street. This guide brings together independent places we love, chosen for atmosphere and a strong sense of place.
Independent Shops on Rochester High Street
Independent shops on Rochester High Street, from menswear and homeware to makers’ spaces and everyday essentials, explored through a quieter, more considered way of moving through the street.
Rochester High Street
Rochester High Street in Kent brings together independent shops, cafés, historic landmarks and everyday local life along one of England’s most enduring streets.
Chatham: Along the River and Beyond
A layered town shaped by the river, where historic dockyards, open space and everyday life sit side by side.
The Mausoleum in the Woods
Deep within Cobham Woods, a quiet path leads to an unexpected monument. A neoclassical mausoleum that stands as the last visible trace of a vanished estate.
A Morning Ritual at St Andrews Lakes
A morning at St Andrews Lakes wellness centre near Halling, where sauna heat, cold water plunges and lakeside stillness form a simple ritual to begin the day.
A Pup, a Pint, a Lime Soda and a Packet of Crisps
Our favourite dog-friendly pubs and cafés in Medway and nearby Kent, from country pubs after a woodland walk to coffee, cake and quiet corners.
Gift Ideas in Rochester & Nearby
A considered guide to thoughtful gifts, local finds and experiences across Rochester, Medway and nearby.
London to Rochester: A Calm Riverside Day Trip
Rochester is one of the easiest day trips from London, reached in under 40 minutes by train, where river, cathedral and High Street sit within minutes of the station.
A Quiet Walk Through Upnor
Where the River Medway begins to meet the estuary, Upnor rewards a slower pace through riverside paths, maritime history and one of Medway's quietest villages.
The Strange and Hidden History of Rochester
A walk through Rochester’s darker history, from medieval records and archaeological discoveries to forgotten newspaper reports, ghost stories and folklore.
A Quiet Walk Through Rochester
A circular walk through Rochester, Kent, linking the river, castle, cathedral and quieter streets into a gentle loop beyond the High Street.
A Walk Through Cobham: Church, Hall and Woods
A quiet, just over one hour walk, linking Cobham village, estate landscape and woodland, ending where church and pub have anchored local life for centuries.
Where the Tide Sets the Pace
A slow walk through Riverside Country Park, Medway. An unhurried estuary walk between Gillingham and Rainham, shaped by tidal rhythms, birdlife, and the simple pleasure of being outdoors.