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Rochester ( / ˈrɒtʃɪstər / ROTCH-iss-tər) is a town in the unitary authority of Medway, in Kent, England. It is at the lowest bridging point of the River Medway, about 30 miles (50 km) from London. The town forms a conurbation with neighbouring towns Chatham, Rainham, Strood and Gillingham.
- Rochester Castle. One of the UK’s outstanding pieces of Norman Romanesque architecture, Rochester Castle guards the London Road from its mound beside the River Medway.
- Rochester Cathedral. The cathedral has been a place of worship since the 7th century, but the current building dates mostly from the 12 and 13th centuries.
- Guildhall Museum. A fine Baroque civic monument, the Guildhall sits on Rochester’s High Street and dates from the late-17th century. As soon as you go in you’ll be wowed by the exuberant plaster ceilings over the entrance hall and staircase, presented to the Guildhall by local MP Sir Cloudesley Shovell in 1695.
- Rochester High Street. Weaving along from north to southeast and lined with gaslights, Rochester High Street is achingly pretty and at times feels like a period movie set.
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Rochester is a town on the River Medway in the north of the English county of Kent. Together with its neighbouring towns of Chatham and Gillingham it forms a large urban area known as the Medway Towns.
With history dating back centuries, there is so much to see and do in the historic city itself. Explore the stunning Rochester Cathedral, founded in 604 and the second oldest in England. Enjoy the breathtaking views from the top of one of the tallest keeps in the country at the magnificent Rochester Castle .
Rochester's key location at the mouth of the River Medway has always been strategic river crossing on the main road between Dover and London. The Norman castle, built in 1127 to defend this crossing, is one of the finest examples of Norman military architecture left in Britain.
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Apr 28, 2016 · Rochester oozes history at every turn, from the ancient landmarks which dominate its skyline to the cobbled streets and terraces of Georgian and Victorian houses. Like Canterbury, it is a real tourist destination and people come from all over the world to visit it, particularly during its popular annual festivals.
