Rochester, Historic town in Medway, England
Rochester sits at the lowest crossing point of the River Medway, forming part of a conurbation with Chatham, Rainham, Strood, and Gillingham.
Rochester Castle, constructed in the 12th century, features a 113-foot-tall keep and withstood multiple sieges during medieval conflicts.
The King's School, established in 604 AD alongside Rochester Cathedral, continues to operate as one of the oldest educational institutions in England.
The Rochester Greenspaces Trail extends for 6 miles through the town center, connecting major landmarks and natural areas with clear green waymarkers.
Rochester lost its city status in 1998 after the formation of Medway Council, despite housing England's second oldest cathedral and bishopric.
Location: Medway
GPS coordinates: 51.38764,0.50546
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:53
Rochester Castle
359 m
Rochester Cathedral
196 m
Diggerland
2.1 km
HM Prison Rochester
2.3 km
Restoration House
114 m
Medway Viaducts
2.4 km
Rochester Bridge
602 m
Fort Pitt
995 m
Eastgate House, Rochester
58 m
Temple Manor
1.2 km
Rochester Guildhall
407 m
Fort Clarence
871 m
St. Margaret's Church
513 m
Fort Borstal
2.2 km
Ranscombe Farm
2.8 km
Public Library (Former Corn Exchange) to Rear of High Street
301 m
Church of St Nicholas
249 m
Guildhall Museum
401 m
Royal Victoria And Bull Hotel
417 m
Star Hill Elim Pentecostal Church
411 m
Church of All Saints
5.1 km
St Bartholomews Chapel
954 m
Royal Crown Hotel
476 m
The North Foreland Public House
764 m
The Ship Inn
834 m
Medway Conservative Club
305 m
Group Of Four Tomb Chests Immediately East Of St Margaret's Church
497 m
Tomb Chest North Of Nave Of St Margaret's Church
497 mReviews
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