Rochester Attractions
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Rochester lies halfway between London and the Channel ports on the River Medway just inland from where it flows into the North Sea. The town is noted for its Norman Cathedral, with the second oldest bishopric in England, and Rochester Castle, with a well-preserved keep from 1127.
The town's official name of City of Rochester-upon-Medway denotes the urban district comprising not just Rochester, but also the neighboring municipalities of Chatham and Strood. The quiet little town of Rochester is closely linked with the name of Charles Dickens, who spent his childhood in neighboring Chatham and the last 12 years of his life at Gads Hill, halfway between Rochester and Gravesend.
The town's official name of City of Rochester-upon-Medway denotes the urban district comprising not just Rochester, but also the neighboring municipalities of Chatham and Strood. The quiet little town of Rochester is closely linked with the name of Charles Dickens, who spent his childhood in neighboring Chatham and the last 12 years of his life at Gads Hill, halfway between Rochester and Gravesend.
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Cathedral
The oldest portions of the Rochester Cathedral are Gundulf's Tower and the crypt. The most inspiring feature is the west front, completed in 1160.
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Eastgate House (Charles Dickens Centre)
The late 16th C Eastgate House is home to the Charles Dickens Centre, with displays on the writer's life.
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Rochester Castle
Dating to the late 11th C, this is one of the most well preserved Norman castles in the nation.
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Rochester Castle, Rochester
Rochester Castle, Rochester
Cathedral, Rochester
