Inside, the church is light and spacious. There is a 500-year-old timber door that still swings on its ancient hinges – even though it now leads to a blocked north doorway! Another quirky feature is the nineteenth-century vestry – its walls are lined from top to bottom with thousands of cockle shells – the emblem of St James. The monuments in the church walls and floor are a fascinating record of those who once lived here.

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St James' Church

Up to two good dogs are very welcome – or three, if they’re very small…

For anyone with a love of Charles Dickens this church is an unmissable experience. The churchyard of St James was his inspiration for the opening chapter of Great Expectations, where our hero Pip meets Magwitch. Here, you can find ‘Pip’s Graves’ – the forlorn gravestones of 13 babies that Charles Dickens describes as “little stone lozenges”. The site is dramatic – on the Hoo Peninsula with marshes stretching north to the Thames estuary. Settle down in the church with a pork pie and some brandy or visit Rochester during the Dickens Festival, held each year in June.

Inside, the church is light and spacious. There is a 500-year-old timber door that still swings on its ancient hinges – even though it now leads to a blocked north doorway! Another quirky feature is the nineteenth-century vestry – its walls are lined from top to bottom with thousands of cockle shells – the emblem of St James. The monuments in the church walls and floor are a fascinating record of those who once lived here.

They include a slab with a brass effigy of Feyth Brook, who died in 1508 and was the wife of Lord Cobham, of nearby Cooling Castle. Charles Dickens fans should also visit St Mary’s in Higham, the village where the novelist ended his days while writing The Mystery of Edwin Drood.

Cooling, Kent – St James’ Church

Five hard standing pitches including an awning, all supplied with electric hook-up 10amp only. A wonderful haven of peace and tranquillity for a leisurely break, enjoy brisk evenings in our campers lounge known as our summer kitchen, a place to sit in comfort with a wood-burning stove. Certain amenities provided such as access to TV channels and Wifi. Also have Laundry facilities, Washing machine and tumble dryer at a cost of £5. On site fittings and repairs available in our workshop. 

One pitch includes two Adults and two children under the age of 16.
No tents allowed. 

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Hardstanding Pitches for Caravan and Motorhomes 

Dogs are welcome Free of Charge, please make sure they are on a lead while on-site, there are great dog walks from our site, either along the estuary or the fields behind us.

LeoBay is a Beautiful Campsite in Kent, tucked away in a private drive overlooking Queenborough Harbour. Our family-run campsite has amazing sea views, stretching right across the Swale, Medway & Thames Estuary. LeoBay has 5 Hard standing pitches, all with electric hook-up, 10amp only. One of the best Campsites in Kent, this wonderful haven of peace and tranquillity is the perfect spot to stop and relax! Take a long walk… along the shore & around the marshes, some 400 acres in all!

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King Charles Hotel

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The King Charles resort is an independently owned, contemporary, 98 hotel that is bedroomed comfortable restaurant, bar, conference and banqueting facilities.

Here at the King Charles resort our company is focused on making your remain a satisfying one. Our substantial array of facilities consist of: free parking that is personal central heating throughout, all spaces are en-suite, quick access for the disabled.

Situated in one's heart of Medway and Maritime Kent, the King Charles resort provides an agreeable and comfortable stay static in a contemporary, family run establishment.

Our company is framed on each part by Chatham and Gillingham city centers and simply a drive that is quick both Gillingham Business Park and Medway City Estate. With excellent transportation links to London and the Channel Ports through the M2, M20 and M25 motorways, we have been also an base that is perfect explore Kent and Southern East England.

Websites of interest within our area that is immediate are Historic Dockyard, The Royal Engineers Museum, Dickens World and historic Rochester, that are all just minutes away.

For everyone wanting to explore further, London is simply 30 miles away. Bluewater Buying Centre, Leeds Castle and Canterbury are a drive that is short. If you prefer to go out of your car behind, Gillingham (Kent) railway station is a 10 walk that is moment. Trains from right here go directly to London Victoria and Charing Cross as well as Canterbury, Dover, Folkestone together with South East shore.

The resort makes an end that is ideal for coaches heading to and from European countries and now we offer exemplary rates for teams.

Scout Activity Centre offers a wide range of Activitys, a well stocked shop, but there may be something you need, also a day visit is very popular for groups on longer stays. We would like Belchamps to be your home from home, so if you cant find it or just forgot the pegs for a tent, let us know and we will try and help. This is our around us guide&


CJs Bowling have actually 12 Ten pin bowling lanes and take care of all ages plus all of the facilities for the disabled. So whatever the occasion come along and enjoy yourselves at CJ's Bowling! Please be aware: there is no need to bowl to make use of their soft play facilities.

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Monkey Bizzness has a traverse wall that is climbing awesome 4 Lane waterfall Astra slip, Canon soft ball shootout firearms, 5 a part football and basketball court, with a separate under 5's area with mini vehicles, ball juggler, educational key panels and much more! Wow!

Monkey Bizzness Hockley Soft Play, Hockley, Essex

Monkey Bizzness Hockley Soft Play, with its five-star rated kitchen and huge range of affordable parties, was voted RUNNER-UP in the 2018 Essex Mums Soft Play Awards.

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Hockley Woods provides no loos, no shops - just a tremendous number of ancient woods, stunning wild plants and wildlife that is local an old fashioned family ramble, with the additional bonus of an adventure playground with gear for 3 to 10 year olds to clamber about on! One thing for all! Addressing over 130 scenic hectares, Hockley Woods are now the greatest area that is remaining of old Wild Wood, which covered Essex immediately after the Ice Age 10,000 years back! Great bit of secret education there that may (or may well not!) interest the children. The woods by themselves are a mosaic that is complex of woods which can be ideal for rubbing bark samples on, therefore bring some thick crayons and paper! Oak and Sweet Chestnut grow regarding the greater ground; Birch on the most acid soils; Hornbeams all along the wet clays; plus willow, springy hazel and ash along the streams. Then it's an excellent spot to do some research of these preferred climes and exactly why they grow where they are doing - did someone say extra credit project? if you have a mind to! Most of the plants into the timber, including the service that is crazy, timber anemone, wood spurge and cow-wheat will only develop in the undisturbed soils of ancient woods so it's an extremely unique area for botany fans and an excellent starting point that curiosity about the uninitiated.  A walk leaflet can be obtained from the Council Offices denoting 2 way that is cool walks therefore you have got an epic ramble without concern with getting lost! The Boundary Walk is 5km so great for those of you with longer legs or a little more get, or The Valley Walk is 1km but is extended to incorporate to the 2km Bridal Way Trail if moved as a circular.

Hockley Woods Walks, Maps, Footpaths, Cycle, Places to visit in Essex

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The Rayleigh Windmill is an tourist that is award-winning educational attraction, and popular place for weddings and civil ceremonies.It is a Grade II listed building that is a lot more than 200 years of age. The Windmill contains an museum that is accredited an exhibition room and details about Rayleigh Mount.

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Base Jump may be the trampoline park that is biggest within the entire Southern East, boasting over 185 interlinked trampolines and 35,000 square foot of fun for several ages. It is not simply for children; teenagers and grownups will cherish it, too!Base Jump provides significantly more than just about any trampoline park, including Ninja courses, battle beams that pit friend friend that is versus a fun 'fight', Base Jump platforms as much as 2 metres high, and the UK's very first trampoline half-pipe. Plus, Base Jump has a huge Freestyle Jump Arena, a 'Slam Dunk Lane' that combines basketball with trampolining, and three dodgeball that is trampoline.Base Jump Family Hour is run every weekend plus in the summer holiday breaks on weekdays, from 9.00am to 10.00am so that the entire family members can bounce together! There are additionally toddler sessions every weekday in term time, a totally free play that is soft for the small ones to explore and 1-hour daily Standard Jump sessions for all 4 and over!For those who are somewhat older, teen party nights are every Friday from 8.00pm -  10.00pm, with adult party night beginning immediately after! Or you would like to get nicely toned on a trampoline, Bounce EX is Base Jump's signature fitness class.If you've bounced enough but your children continue to be raring to get, then stay with a coffee in Cafi Jump? With a viewing platform whilst they enjoy Base Jump in order to see the whole park, it is possible to enjoy your drink!

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Belchamps Scout Activity Centre

Belchamps camp, Hockley, Rochford SS5 4JD, England

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Cooling, Kent – St James’ Church

LeoBay

King Charles Hotel

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CJs Bowling

Monkey Bizzness

Hockley Woods

Rayleigh Windmill

Base Jump

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