Arethusa Venture Centre Second Visit - Upnor - Kent

 

Arethusa Venture Centre

Date Januray | Location Upnor | Satuts Abandoned 

This was my second visit to Arethusa, having been there in 2025, where I only explored the poolside. This time, the exploration was straightforward, and I found that some of the buildings were open, which I hadn't seen before. However, the rock climbing wall was sealed up again, so I couldn't get inside. I also wanted to revisit the pool, but that was sealed off as well. Nevertheless, it was still cool to see the areas I was able to access.

To keep the history brief, the place closed down in 2019 and was raided in August 2025 for a cannabis farm. They want to demolish the site and build a bunch of new flats. The site was built in 1935 and was used by schools to offer a number of different activities.

Arethusa Venture Centre ( Swimming pool ) - Upnor - Kent

  

 Arethusa Venture Centre

Date September | Location Kent | Delmoshied - No 

I have known about Arethusa for many years now, ever since it became abandoned. I also have a vivid memory of visiting here when I was younger. Exploring the pool was easy to get into, but it took a few attempts to look around properly, as I was slightly scared. Unfortunately, the pool was covered in overgrown plants.  

To keep the history brief, the place closed down in 2019 and was raided in August 2025 for a cannabis farm. They want to demolish the site and build a bunch of new flats. The site was built in 1935 and was used by schools to offer a number of different activities.

Patmans Wharf Quarry - Rochester - Kent

 Patmans Quarry 

                                           Date: May 

                                           Location:  Rochester

                                           Abandoned or Public : Abandoned

                                           Delmoished: N0

I'm unsure if that is the real name of the quarry or what, but that is what has been said by several different local people,  This equipment has been there for many years and I have explored it many of times, but never knew what it was, It said that before the house was built it was an old quarry and the equipment that been left behind would help clean the stone.

Arethusa , Medway

 Arethusa 

                                            Date: Febury    

                                           Location:  Medway 

                                           Abandoned or Public : public 

                                           Delmoished: NO

I thought I'd take some photos of the outside before it's too late. The building closed its doors in 2019 and remains empty to this day, even after 4 years. The property is once again up for sale, as it apparently shut down due to a lack of bookings.

The statue located at the front of the building is Grade 2, which means that regardless of what happens to the Arethusa building itself, the statue cannot be touched or moved."

Cockham wood fort & type 24 Pillbox Upnor - Medway

 Cockhamwood Fort & Type 24 pillbox 

                                            Date: Febury    

                                           Location:  Medway 

                                           Abandoned or Public : public 

                                          Delmoished: NO

"I had a day off work and decided to visit Upnor to see Cockham Wood Fort and the Type 24 pillbox on the waterfront. Although I had been here before, I never really took any photos.

Cockham Wood Fort was built around 1669 but was abandoned around 1818 and was never used due to wars. It was left to rot and became the ruins that you see today.

Type 24 pillbox lies on the beach. It was built between 1940 to protect the beach. Despite falling into the sand, the pillbox is still in good condition. ,