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Strood sits on the north-west bank of the River Medway, positioned directly across the water from Rochester’s historic castle and cathedral. While it serves as a gateway to the Hoo Peninsula, most of the town’s daily life revolves around its busy high street and the retail parks that have grown up on the former industrial sites near the river. Geographically, it is defined by the steep climb of its residential streets up towards Cliffe and Higham, and its role as a major transport node; the railway station provides a direct link into London St Pancras in about 35 minutes, alongside slower services to Victoria and the coast. Historically, Strood was a separate entity from the city across the bridge - a distinction still felt by residents today - and it once hosted a major Preceptory of the Knights Templar, the remains of which are still tucked away in an industrial estate near the riverbank. It is a functional, unpretentious place that benefits from being within walking distance of Rochester’s amenities while maintaining its own distinct, working-town character.