Borstal, Strood

Name: Borstal
Address: Strood, United Kingdom

#12 among attractions in Strood

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Borstal is a place in the Medway unitary authority of Kent in South East England. Originally a village near Rochester, it has become absorbed by the expansion of Rochester. The youth prison at Borstal gave its name to the Borstal reform school system. ()

Coordinates: 51°22'27"N, 0°29'11"E

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Rochester WestStrood United Kingdom

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Borstal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rochester Cathedral, Rochester Castle, Diggerland, St Nicholas Church.

1.3 miNE
Norman edifice with a 14th-century door
Rochester Cathedral, Gillingham
33 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...
1.3 miNE
Historic Norman edifice
Rochester Castle, Gillingham
33 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...
0.7 miNW
Amusement, Amusement park
Diggerland, Strood
18 min walk • Diggerland is the name of theme parks inspired by diggers and JCBs. There are four theme parks in England, and a fifth in the United States. Diggerland is part of the H.E Services Group and Allsafety Limited.
1.3 miNE
Church
St Nicholas Church, Gillingham
33 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.
1.2 miNE
Museum, History museum
Eastgate House, Gillingham
32 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.
1.3 miNE
Bridge
Rochester Bridge, Gillingham
35 min walk • Rochester Bridge in Rochester, Medway was for centuries the lowest fixed crossing of the River Medway in South East England.
1.4 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Rochester Guildhall, Gillingham
35 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.
1.1 miNE
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Restoration House, Gillingham
30 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.
0.9 miNE
Church
St. Margaret's Church, Gillingham
24 min walk • St Margaret's Church, Rochester is now a Chapel of Ease within the parish of St Peter with St Margaret, Rochester. Previously it was the parish church of St Margaret's Without. Thorpe records it as having previously been called St Margaret's in Suthgate. The building is a Grade II* listed building, English Heritage number 173172.
1.3 miNE
Town, Area
Rochester, Gillingham
34 min walk • Rochester is a town in the unitary authority of Medway, in Kent, England. It is at the lowest bridging point of the River Medway about 30 miles from London.
0.7 miNE
Forts and castles
Fort Clarence, Gillingham
19 min walk • Fort Clarence is a now defunct fortification that was located in Rochester, Kent, England.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Borstal?

Nearby attractions include Borstal Village Hall, Gillingham (4 min walk), Baty's Marsh, Strood (6 min walk), Fort Borstal, Gillingham (8 min walk), Nashenden Down, Chatham (18 min walk).

How to get to Borstal by public transport?

The nearest stations to Borstal:

Train

Cuxton (27 min walk)
Rochester (36 min walk)

Bus

Star Hill • Lines: 190, 700 (31 min walk)
Jacksons Fields • Lines: 190, 700 (31 min walk)