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Rochester is often referred to as 'the City of Great Expectations' due to its association with Charles Dickens. There is a Dickens Centre, as well as Dickens festivals in the summer and at Christmas.

Located strategically on one bank of the River Medway, the city has retained significant remnants of its fortified past. Sections of both its Roman, and medieval town walls still remain adjacent to its great Norman Castle. The Castle and Norman Cathedral are among England's finest, originally dating from the eleventh century.

Close to Rochester are late medieval Upnor Castle and the impressive Fort Amherst in Chatham.



 

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What's near Rochester

Attractions:
  Chatham Dockyard Historical Society  1 Mile
  Cobham Hall  4 Miles
  Museum of Kent Life - Cobtree  6 Miles
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Towns:
  Strood  <1 Mile
  Chatham  1 Mile
  Wainscott  1 Mile
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Estate Agents:
  Spicer McColl Rochester  <1 Mile
  Your Move  <1 Mile
  Bairstow Eves Countrywide  <1 Mile
Hotels:
  Ramada Encore Chatham  1 Mile
  King Charles Hotel  1 Mile
  Ramada Encore Chatham  1 Mile
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Bed and Breakfast:

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Self Catering:
  New Road, Garden Flat  <1 Mile
  11 Admiralty Gate  1 Mile
  QL Apartments  7 Miles
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Campsites:
  Gate House Wood Touring Park  9 Miles
  Pine Lodge Touring Park  9 Miles
  Sheerness Holiday Park  12 Miles

Cinema: Cineworld Rochester  2 Miles

TIC: Rochester Tourist Information Centre     Tel: 01634 843666  <1 Mile


Attractions near Rochester
Chatham Dockyard Historical Society (1 Mile)*
The Society was founded in 1980 by a group of Dockyard men dedicated to perpetuating the history and work of Chatham Dockyard.
Cobham Hall (4 Miles)*
Cobham Hall is an outstandingly beautiful red brick mansion dating from 1584, which demonstrates an exciting combination of Elizabethan, Jacobean, Carolean and 18th Century styles.
Museum of Kent Life - Cobtree (6 Miles)*
Discover the history and traditions of a unique part of Britain at this award - winning Museum. Set in a beautiful site next to the River Medway.
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* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

Towns near Rochester
Strood Tourist Information (< 1 Mile)*
Chatham Tourist Information (1 Mile)*
Wainscott Tourist Information (1 Mile)*
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* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

Hotels near Rochester
Ramada Encore Chatham (1 Mile)*
Ramada Encore Chatham is a fantastic relaxing experience. The concept is simple - fresh, stylish, vibrant and upbeat, with comfortable, contemporary accommodation in Chatham, stimulating food and innovative design.
King Charles Hotel (1 Mile)*
The King Charles Hotel is a privately owned, modern, 98 bedroom hotel.It features a cosy, comfortable restaurant and first class conference and banqueting facilities.
Ramada Encore Chatham (1 Mile)*
This exciting new hotel in the Maritime area has a simple concept: it is fresh, stylish and vibrant, with contemporary accommodation, stimulating cuisine and innovative design.
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* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

Self Catering near Rochester
QL Apartments (7 Miles)*
QL self catering/serviced apartments are close to the town centre of Maidstone. We are only a fourty five minute train journey from London Victoria station. Maidstone is located in the heart of Kent.
The Pump House Apartment (15 Miles)*
The apartment, which is self contained and on two floors, forms part of the Pump House, a large house in the country village of Great Burstead in the county of Essex. The village is close to Billericay.
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