Shipbuilding in Frindsbury, Strood

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Frindsbury TQ744697 is a parish on the River Medway, on the opposite bank to Chatham Dockyard in Kent, England. It was a centre of ship building before 1820, building at least six 74 gun third rate, ships of the line and many smaller vessels. From 1820, until recent times, the ship yards built over 100 Thames sailing barges. Shipbuilding has stopped but in 2006, one yard was still active in ship repair. ()

Coordinates: 51°23'58"N, 0°30'29"E

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Frindsbury ExtraStrood United Kingdom

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Shipbuilding in Frindsbury – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rochester Cathedral, Rochester Castle, Upnor Castle, The Historic Dockyard Chatham.

0.7 miS
Norman edifice with a 14th-century door
Rochester Cathedral, Gillingham
20 min walk • Rochester Cathedral, a beacon of English heritage and a testament to architectural grandeur, stands proudly in the heart of Rochester, England. This magnificent cathedral, which dates back to 604 AD, is not just the second oldest in England but also an enduring symbol...
0.7 miSW
Historic Norman edifice
Rochester Castle, Gillingham
19 min walk • Standing proudly above the River Medway in Kent, Rochester Castle is an imposing medieval fortress that has been a sentinel over the ancient city of Rochester for centuries. With its origins dating back to the 1080s, this castle in Rochester, England, is steeped in...
1 miNE
Museum, Military museum, Forts and castles
Upnor Castle, Gillingham
25 min walk • Upnor Castle is an Elizabethan artillery fort located on the west bank of the River Medway in Kent. It is in the village of Upnor, opposite and a short distance downriver from the Chatham Dockyard, at one time a key naval facility.
0.9 miE
Museum, Specialty museum
The Historic Dockyard Chatham, Gillingham
24 min walk • Chatham Historic Dockyard is a maritime museum on part of the site of the former royal/naval dockyard at Chatham in Kent, South East England. Chatham Dockyard covered 400 acres and was one of the Royal Navy's main facilities for several hundred years until it was closed in 1984. After closure the dockyard was divided into three sections.
1.1 miE
51°24'4"N • 0°32'5"E
Dockside Outlet Centre, Gillingham
30 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre, Outlet mall
0.7 miS
Church
St Nicholas Church, Gillingham
19 min walk • St Nicholas Church is a former parish church in Rochester, Kent, England, next to Rochester Cathedral. It is now the offices of the Board of Education of the Diocese of Rochester. It is a Grade I listed building.
0.8 miS
Museum, History museum
Eastgate House, Gillingham
22 min walk • Eastgate House is a Grade I listed Elizabethan townhouse in Rochester, Kent, England. It is notable for its association with author Charles Dickens, featuring as Westgate in The Pickwick Papers and as the Nun's House in The Mystery of Edwin Drood.
1.2 miSE
Museum, Military museum, Military base
Fort Amherst, Gillingham
31 min walk • Fort Amherst, in Medway, South East England, was constructed in 1756 at the southern end of the Brompton lines of defence to protect the southeastern approaches to Chatham Dockyard and the River Medway against a French invasion.
0.6 miSW
Bridge
Rochester Bridge, Gillingham
17 min walk • Rochester Bridge in Rochester, Medway was for centuries the lowest fixed crossing of the River Medway in South East England.
0.6 miS
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Rochester Guildhall, Gillingham
16 min walk • The Rochester Guildhall is an historic building located in the High Street in Rochester, Kent, England. It is a Grade I listed building.
0.9 miS
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Restoration House, Gillingham
24 min walk • Restoration House in Rochester, Kent in England, is a fine example of an Elizabethan mansion. It is so named after the visit of King Charles II on the eve of his restoration.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Shipbuilding in Frindsbury?

Nearby attractions include Frindsbury, Gillingham (3 min walk), All Saints Church, Strood (3 min walk), Rochester Guildhall, Gillingham (16 min walk), Rochester Bridge, Gillingham (17 min walk).

How to get to Shipbuilding in Frindsbury by public transport?

The nearest stations to Shipbuilding in Frindsbury:

Train

Strood (10 min walk)
Rochester (18 min walk)

Bus

Canal Road • Lines: 190, 700 (15 min walk)
Strood Matalan • Lines: 700 (17 min walk)