Tourist attractions Rochester

Created during the reign of Henry VIII, this cradle of Britain's maritime power witnessed the construction of around 500 ships. The Royal Navy left the site in 1984. Today, the Historic Dockyard is open to the public and gives demonstrations. Visitor..

Bishop Gundulf (1024-1108) held England's second episcopal see from 1077 until he died in 1108. The cathedral was subsequently extended on two occasions and is mostly 12 and 13C.

The early curtain walls were built by Gundulf, Bishop of Rochester and architect of Rochester Cathedral. The present keep was built in 1127 by William of Corbeil, Archbishop of Canterbury, and its ruins are an outstanding example of Norman military..

Originally Norman, Leeds Castle was built on two islands in the middle of a lake. A stone bridge links the keep and the turreted main building. The castle contains many splendid works of art and serves as an international conference centre. It was us..

In this handsome Renaissance building with its 18C copper weathervane representing a frigate, the story of Rochester is illustrated with descriptions of the Medway hulks or prison ships. More genteel aspects of the Victorian period are displayed in t..