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About Borstal

Borstal is a residential area in the Medway valley between Rochester and the River Medway. Take Junction 2 off the M2 onto the A228 for direct access, or use the A2 through Dartford as an alternative from London. The area has over 150 EV charging points nearby and sits on gently rolling chalk downland typical of the North Downs. Borstal gave its name to the youth detention system after the first borstal institution opened here in 1902.

Where is Borstal on the map?

Borstal is in England, at 51.374, 0.488 - about 8 km south of Lower Higham.

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EV Chargers in Borstal

25 chargers

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Play a pub crawl round in Borstal

Nine holes from pub to pub through the real streets of Borstal. Every cup is a bar somebody actually drinks in.

Pub Crawl Golf: Borstal9 holes, one ball

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What is the closest airport to Borstal?

The closest airport to Borstal is London City Airport, 49 km (about 47 min by car). Other airports nearby: London Gatwick Airport, London Southend Airport.

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