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- English
- French
Rochester is a city full of treasures. The 2nd place settled by the Christian missionaries sent from Rome by Pope Gregory the Great to convert southern England in 597AD, the Cathedral is the 2nd oldest after Canterbury. But the Romans were here long before as this is the perfect place to cross the River Medway & the bridges are still an important part of the city today. Then 1066 & the arrival of the Normans heralds the gradual rebuilding of the cathedral as well as the construction of a huge stone castle - second only to the Tower of London. Kings have stayed in the city on their way to mainland Europe whilst escaping political tumult and also on their way back to reclaim their thrones. Henry VIII met his 4th wife Anne of Cleves here for the first time & he also had one of the city's most famous Bishops executed for not supporting him as supreme head of the Church of England. More recently Charles Dickens spent his childhood here & chose to live here in his later years.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will end the tour at the Cathedral or we can adapt the tour to end at a more convenient place if necessary.
Itinerary
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1Rochester Cathedral
England's 2nd Oldest Cathedral is a stunning example of Norman & Gothic Architecture. We will visit the outside of the Cathedral, access to the interior is not always possible.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Rochester Castle
Incredible 1000 year old Norman stronghold which rivals the Tower of London for its size and strength. We will visit the outside areas of the castle, the interior can be visited with a separate ticket.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Restoration House
The inspiration for Charles Dicken's Satis House in Great Expectations. This lovely mostly Jacobean house is still a private dwelling, but we will see the exterior and be wrapped up in the Dickensian atmosphere of its location.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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