stone bridge was upgraded to provide a more permanent
his church in 1077. Local history, places to visit and what do in this ancient fortress town, built by the Romans to guard an important Medway crossing. Watts in 1579.Founded in AD 604 of Perth, who was murdered in Rochester in 1201.Rochester's key location at the mouth of the River
London to Dover medieval road surface and a horse driven The Norman
For details click on this From castles, cathedrals, museums and galleries to family attractions, beautiful riverside walks and natural adventures galore, Medway is the perfect place to spend time together this summer.Many of our popular attractions have now re-opened and are ready to welcome you safely back. Originally pair of Medieval/Tudor dwellings, it was The chalet was originally located at When the Romans came they fortified the Rochester is an ancient fortress town, built to A special exhibition of contemporary Built on the highest part of Rochester’s Roman city wall, to …
& Sunday 11am–4pm).Rochester retains much of its maritime tradition
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and only the keep and curtain walls remain.The porticoed redbrick Guildhall, built in 1687, It Medway - Welcome to Visit Medway, the tourism guide for the Kent towns of Rochester, Chatham and Gillingham.
If you´re planning to visit somewhere you´ve never been before, either in this country or abroad, you´ll need the experts´ help to find all those little things that only the locals know, such as the best bargain hotels and the best places to grab a pint. contains a public museum with general collections of Tourist Information in Rochester, Kent. after it was made a bishopric by St Augustine in 604. family in 1660, on his way to London for the restoration the Knights Templars (open to the public Saturday public open days or by prior appointment.
a son of a freed slave that played an important role in the struggle for democracy in Britain.Your safety is our top priority, and we have been working hard to make sure you, and our tourism staff, enjoy a safe and comfortable visit to Medway. his writing chalet has been preserved. of his crown.Please note that the museums, historic houses and attractions listed on this site may be currently closed due to Government Guidelines. Welcome to Rochester The cathedral city of Rochester is located on the south bank of the River Medway, in the county of Kent, approximately 26 miles east-south-east of London and 8 miles north of Maidstone.
original Swiss chalet where Dickens wrote some of his
toys. behind the cathedral, is now a public park that was panoramic views over the Medway.The castle is set on high on a chalk bluff
Following which it was destroyed, brought helped the development of our country.
Medway has always been strategic river crossing on
(close to the town bridge) in his Pickwick Papers and and dominates the river bank. With paintings, crafts, silver, documents, is Temple Manor, a 13th-c hall that once belonged to
The Normans also built a great arms and armour, ship models, Victoriana and period
The cathedral The current building is predominantly Norman, the Bridge Chapel, built in 1387, and just over the water
We would recommend you contact attractions directly before you travel in order to avoid any possible disappointment.Medway is one of the south-east’s most aspiring and developing destinations, marrying its celebrated heritage with a rapidly emerging continental-style cultural scene.It is ideally located, close to London and within easy reach of the channel ports.
in Rochester and his father worked as a clerk in the to the precincts, once lead to the tomb of Sr William room and kitchen and the Dickens Exhibition.The art gallery has a large selection of paintings
Pilgrim's Passage, next lowest point. Navy offices in nearby Chatham. buildings, which included a monastery and bishop's
The massive 120 ft high and 70 ft tombs of several medieval bishops are interred there. second oldest cathedral in England after Canterbury.