Greater London Trip Overview
Rochester, originally a Roman settlement, boasts a 12th-century castle with a stone tower known as a keep.
Although much of it is now in ruin, it is still one of the best-preserved, and tallest, medieval structures in England or even France.
Standing on the banks of the River Medway, Kent, it has played a strategic role in England’s defence for centuries, having experienced various sieges.
Even the Normans built an original structure during the 11th century.
Rochester is a unique destination. A famous local was Charles Dickens.
Rochester inspired his literary works and, today, visitors can follow in his footsteps and marvel at the area’s medieval architecture, its historic cathedral, and with a Dickensian twist!
Here’s your opportunity to add something different to your visit to England so many still miss.
This tour can be delivered as a day tour on its own, (as listed); or please enquire if you wish to add to an overall day trip with another destination in Kent.
Additional Info
Duration: 5 hours
Starts: Greater London, United Kingdom
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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Rochester, originally a Roman settlement, boasts a 12th-century castle with a stone tower known as a keep.
Although much of it is now in ruin, it is still one of the best-preserved, and tallest, medieval structures in England or even France.
Standing on the banks of the River Medway, Kent, it has played a strategic role in England’s defence for centuries, having experienced various sieges.
Even the Normans built an original structure during the 11th century.
Rochester is a unique destination. A famous local was Charles Dickens.
Rochester inspired his literary works and, today, visitors can follow in his footsteps and marvel at the area’s medieval architecture, its historic cathedral, and with a Dickensian twist!
Here’s your opportunity to add something different to your visit to England so many still miss.
This tour can be delivered as a day tour on its own, (as listed); or please enquire if you wish to add to an overall day trip with another destination in Kent.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Rochester, Rochester, Kent, England
Explore medieval Rochester castle and its surrounding walled grounds.
Walk in Charles Dickens’ footsteps in the town of Rochester. (Formerly the ‘City of Rochester.’)
Pop into the visitor centre, the quaint shops and have tea and cake. (All optional and at your leisure).
This tour can be added to another tour to a castle or historic place in Kent. (Please enquire if that’s your preference).
Duration: 3 hours
