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just a 3 minute walk from our house. Please look at their website for opening times. Great place for a picnic, during summer months there is an ice cream kiosk
116 locals recommend
Rochester Cathedral
just a 3 minute walk from our house. Please look at their website for opening times. Great place for a picnic, during summer months there is an ice cream kiosk
We have two museums in Rochester the Guildhall and the Huguenot bot very comprehensive and facinating but be sure to check their websites for opening times. (not seasonal)
11 locals recommend
Guildhall Museum
17 High StWe have two museums in Rochester the Guildhall and the Huguenot bot very comprehensive and facinating but be sure to check their websites for opening times. (not seasonal)
Fascinating place for all the family. Truly a full afternoons visit. Large military tanks and bridge makers, interactive displays and models tracing the history of the Engineers back to Napoleonic times. Small cafe for snacks a beverages
7 locals recommend
Royal Engineers Museum
Prince Arthur RoadFascinating place for all the family. Truly a full afternoons visit. Large military tanks and bridge makers, interactive displays and models tracing the history of the Engineers back to Napoleonic times. Small cafe for snacks a beverages
Rochester High Street, independent shops, coffe shops, restaurants and more. Look above the shop facias and spot which actual buildings relate to Dickens novels. Also Dickens writing hut is preserved just outside the towns library. Also note that virtually no two buildings are the same, dating from Elizabethan times to present day, including Art Deco.
High Street
High StreetRochester High Street, independent shops, coffe shops, restaurants and more. Look above the shop facias and spot which actual buildings relate to Dickens novels. Also Dickens writing hut is preserved just outside the towns library. Also note that virtually no two buildings are the same, dating from Elizabethan times to present day, including Art Deco.
Restoration House in Rochester, Kent in England, is a fine example of an Elizabethan mansion. It is so named after the visit of King Charles II on the eve of his restoration. Charles had landed in Dover on 25 May 1660 and by the evening of the 28th arrived in Rochester. Opening times are seasonal but you may be able to looka t the gardens.
12 locals recommend
Restoration House
17-19 Crow LnRestoration House in Rochester, Kent in England, is a fine example of an Elizabethan mansion. It is so named after the visit of King Charles II on the eve of his restoration. Charles had landed in Dover on 25 May 1660 and by the evening of the 28th arrived in Rochester. Opening times are seasonal but you may be able to looka t the gardens.
Two minute walk from the house to this wonderful Cathedral full of life and history, very helpful guides. Also look at their website for details of services and Evensong.
116 locals recommend
Rochester Cathedral
Two minute walk from the house to this wonderful Cathedral full of life and history, very helpful guides. Also look at their website for details of services and Evensong.
Two minute walk from the house is The Vines a wonderful outside space with wood sculptures and large Plane trees use this as a an alternative route to the high street.
The Vines Park
Vines LaneTwo minute walk from the house is The Vines a wonderful outside space with wood sculptures and large Plane trees use this as a an alternative route to the high street.
Food scene
Cafe Nucleus
272 High StNice sophisticated eating and small art gallery, recomend Avacado Brunch.
Rico Sabor
High StreetGreat Tapas for all the family, reasonamly priced
Good Coffe and of course cheeses of Kent. They also run sourdough and bread making classes but please check their website for details
The Cheese Room Deli & Cafe
74 High StGood Coffe and of course cheeses of Kent. They also run sourdough and bread making classes but please check their website for details
Cumin Club Limited
188 High StreetProbasbly the best Indian restuarant in the area.
Good well run Indian family restaurant, bit tricky to park near but just a short walk through the wonderful Vines park
6 locals recommend
Shozna
153 Maidstone RdGood well run Indian family restaurant, bit tricky to park near but just a short walk through the wonderful Vines park
City/town information
Further afield is the ancient town of Faversham, please make sure you go down to the creek for antiques markets and food.
69 locals recommend
Faversham
Further afield is the ancient town of Faversham, please make sure you go down to the creek for antiques markets and food.