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Things to see in Rochester (United Kingdom): 80 places and when to go
Rochester is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 80 places in and around it, mainly History (38), Nature (12), Wildlife (12). The best known are Rochester Cathedral, Rochester Castle and Upnor Castle. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 38. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 51.4015, 0.4995
- Places
- 80 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (38) · Nature (12) · Wildlife (12) · Temples (9) · Museums and art (7) · Food and drink (7)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- LGW London, 55 km as the crow flies
What to see in Rochester
The places in and around Rochester, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Rochester CathedralNorman church in Rochester, Medway, Kent, England, UK1.4 km
- Rochester CastleCastle in Rochester, Kent, South East England1.3 km
- Upnor CastleFort located on the River Medway in Kent2.0 km
- Blue Bell HillHill in Kent, England, UK7.8 km
- SM UB-1221918 Type UB III submarine9.8 km
- Allington CastleStone-built moated castle in Allington, England12 km
- HMS Cavalier1944 C-class destroyer2.0 km
- Coffin StoneArchaeological artifact in Kent, England9.3 km
- Cooling CastleQuadrangular castle in Cooling, Medway, Kent, United Kingdom6.2 km
- HMS Gannet1878 Doterel-class screw sloop2.0 km
- HMS Ocelot1962 Oberon-class submarine2.0 km
- Thurnham CastleCastle in Thurnham, Maidstone, Kent, England, UK14 km
- Coalhouse FortArtillery fort at Coalhouse Point in Essex, England, UK8.5 km
- Cockham Wood FortFort in Hoo St Werburgh, Kent, England, UK3.8 km
- Kit's Coty HouseDolmen in England9.1 km
- Guru Nanak Darbar GurdwaraGurdwara in Gravesend, Gravesham, Kent, England9.5 km
- St Leonard's Tower, West MallingGrade I listed tower in West Malling, Kent, England, UK14 km
- Boxley AbbeyAbbey11 km
- Cliffe FortFortification7.5 km
- Coldrum Long BarrowNeolithic chambered long barrow near Trottiscliffe, Kent, England, UK13 km
- Fort DarnetDisused military installation in Kent, England, UK6.8 km
- Gads Hill PlaceHouse in Higham, Kent, England, UK; country home of Charles Dickens3.1 km
- Rochester BridgeBridge in Rochester, Kent, England, UK1.0 km
- Royal Engineers MuseumMilitary museum in Gillingham, Kent, England, UK2.9 km
And the other 56, by what you come to do:
- History: St George's Church, Gravesend, Tilbury Fort, White Horse Stone, Fort Bridgewoods, Fort Luton, Hoo Fort, Jezreel's tower, New Tavern Fort, Old Brook Pumping Station, Chatham Historic Dockyard, Black Lion Skatepark, Chatham Town Hall, Fort Amherst, Little Kit's Coty House, Restoration House, Rochester Bridge railway station, Aylesford Priory
- Temples: All Saints Church, West Farleigh, St Mary Magdalene Church, Stockbury, St George's Chapel, Chatham, St Martin of Tours Church, Detling, St Mary's and All Saints Church, Boxley
- Nature: Great Lines Heritage Park, Darland Banks, Jeskyns, Ranscombe Farm, Stanford Warren, Thurrock Thameside Nature Park, Vinters Valley Park, RSPB Northward Hill Nature Reserve, Salt Fleet Flats Reserve, The Old Brickworks, Westfield Wood Reserve
- Museums and art: Rochester Guildhall, Gravesend Civil Defence Sub-Divisional Control Centre, Maidstone Museum, Milton Chantry, The Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment Museum
- Hot springs: Finnish Olympic Sauna
- Hiking: Medway Valley Walk, King Charles III England Coast Path: Grain to Woolwich, King Charles III England Coast Path: Iwade to Grain, Southwark to Canterbury, Thames Estuary Path
- Diving: Buckland Lake Reserve
- Food and drink: Copper Rivet Distillery, Goachers Brewery, Iron Pier Brewery, Kent Brewery, Maidstone Distillery, Nelson Brewery, Rochester Christmas Market
- With kids: Diggerland Kent, Hemsley Conservation Centre, St Andrews Lakes Watersports, The Fenn Bell Conservation Project
When to go to Rochester
The best time to visit Rochester is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not8:07
- FebPossible9:42
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:36
- MayBest time15:22
- JunBest time16:21
- JulBest time15:57
- AugBest time14:23
- SepBest time12:22
- OctPossible10:22
- NovBetter not8:34
- DecPossible7:38
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 38. In June, 80 of the 80 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Rochester
The nearest main airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW, London), 55 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Lullingstone Lane28 places22 km
- Southend-on-Sea58 places23 km
- Weald Road Old MacDonald's Farm40 places31 km
- Biddenden Road27 places32 km
- Edenbridge33 places36 km
- Chelmsford27 places37 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Rochester?
The best known: Rochester Cathedral, Rochester Castle, Upnor Castle, Blue Bell Hill, SM UB-122. In all, 80 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Rochester?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 38.
How do you get to Rochester?
The nearest main airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 55 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Rochester as the destination and these 80 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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