Rochester Health Club

The Rochester Health Club sits just outside Aylesford and is the sort of place you'd visit if you're staying at one of the nearby glamping or camping parks and fancy a proper workout without driving into town. It's a straightforward sports facility - gym equipment, classes, that sort of thing - rather than a destination attraction in its own right.

If you're the type to holiday with your trainers packed, it's handy enough. The gym setup means you can keep up your routine while based at Kits Coty Glamping or Badgells Wood, though honestly, most people come to Kent for walking and castles, not treadmills. That said, it does have merit if you're after structured fitness classes during a longer stay - some venues offer drop-in rates for holiday guests.

The real appeal lands with active types who'd feel twitchy without exercise, or families where one parent wants an hour of gym time while the other handles the kids. Aylesford itself is a proper medieval town worth a wander, and you're well-positioned for the wider area - Rochester Cathedral and the castle are close by.

Without current opening hours or pricing to hand, it's worth ringing ahead before you book your holiday. It's not a rainy-day backup plan or something that'll occupy an afternoon, but as a convenient addition to a Kent park break, especially if you're fitness-focused, it does its job.