Rochester Map

Rochester map, view the Kent town of Rochester, located in the county of Kent, England.

Detailed Street Map of Rochester Kent & Guide to the Town

Rochester Map Kent: Interactive map of Rochester, displaying the town situated in the county of Kent, England, United Kingdom.

Use controls to display a detailed street map of Rochester and a Rochester town centre map, showing Rochester Railway Station and Rochester Castle.

Other facilities in Rochester, some of which may also be visible on the map are Rochester Castle, Rochester Cathedral, The George Vaults, Deaf Cat Coffee Bar, The Cheese Room Deli, Rochester Coffee Co., Fleur de Thé, The Rochester Bar, Travelodge Medway, The Quills, Baggins Book Bazaar, Eastgate House, The Eagle Tavern, Fieldstaff Antiques, The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel, Cafe Nucleus, Little Dorrit Café, Bridgewood Manor Hotel, Cafe 172, The Golden Lion, The Deaf Cat Studios, Dickens House Wine Emporium, The Vines Park, Kings School Rochester, NatWest, Lloyds Bank, Tiny Tim's Tearoom, The Crown, A Slice of Happiness, Admiral's Restaurant, The Seaplane Works, Rochester Library, Northgate Surgery, Castle Club, Specsavers, Boots, Esplanade Gardens, The Huguenot Museum, Medway Visitor Centre, The Roffen Club, Costa Coffee, St Margaret's Church, Temple Farm Industrial Estate, Sainsbury's Local, Simply Italian, Time & Tide Brewing, Co-op Food, Café Moroc, Cool Beans Café, Bar 1869.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Strood, Chatham, Gillingham, Cuxton, Borstal, Frindsbury, Wainscott, Hoo St Werburgh, Cliffe, Shorne, Higham, Halling, Wouldham, Snodland, Aylesford, Maidstone, Walderslade, Blue Bell Hill, Burham, Rochester Airport Estate, Hempstead, Rainham, Upnor, Lower Upnor, Kingsnorth, Medway City Estate, Grain, Eastchurch, Sheerness, Minster-on-Sea, Isle of Sheppey, Iwade, Sittingbourne, Newington, Hartlip, Bredhurst, Boxley, Detling, Thurnham, Bearsted, Hollingbourne, Lenham, Teynham, Faversham, East Farleigh, Yalding, Nettlestead.

Rochester is one of those towns that effortlessly blends old-world charm with modern life. Perched on the banks of the River Medway, it's best known for its stunning castle and cathedral, cobbled high street, and literary links to Charles Dickens. It's got a warm, welcoming feel to it, with independent shops, cosy cafés, and an artistic buzz that makes it more than just a pretty postcard town. Whether you're in town for the architecture, the culture or just a lazy riverside walk, Rochester doesn't disappoint.

The town has a seriously long history, dating back to Roman times when it was known as Durobrivae. Over the centuries, it's seen battles, bishops and the odd Dickensian twist. Rochester Castle was built in the 12th century and still stands proud with its mighty Norman keep—one of the best-preserved in the country. The cathedral next door, founded in 604 AD, is the second oldest in England. Then there's Dickens, who spent much of his life in nearby Higham and based many of his novels on the people and places of Rochester. His legacy is still felt strongly, especially during the town's themed festivals.

You're never short of things to do in Rochester. The high street is packed with antique shops, vintage bookshops and quirky boutiques, while the castle grounds are perfect for a picnic or just soaking up the views. The cathedral hosts regular concerts and exhibitions, and Guildhall Museum dives deep into the town's maritime and civic past. Just outside town, you've got the Historic Dockyard Chatham, an absolute must for naval history buffs. English Heritage looks after Upnor Castle nearby—small but full of character—and for a National Trust fix, the gardens at Sissinghurst or the wild beauty of Stoneacre aren't too far to drive. You can also hop across the river to explore Riverside Country Park, perfect for a stroll or a bit of birdwatching.

Looking a bit further across Kent, you've got some cracking places to visit. Leeds Castle, often called the “loveliest castle in the world”, is only a short drive away. Canterbury's not far either, with its UNESCO-listed cathedral and buzzing student vibe. Whitstable's great for oysters and art, while Margate's Turner Contemporary gallery gives the coast a modern twist. Kent's countryside is littered with vineyards, nature reserves and ancient woods, so there's no shortage of walks and weekends away.

Rochester's really well connected, which makes getting there a breeze. You've got fast trains to London St Pancras and Victoria, with journeys often under 40 minutes. The M2 and A2 roads run close by, making driving simple whether you're coming from the capital or heading towards the coast. For flights, London City Airport is your nearest, around 45 minutes away by car or train. Local buses link up the Medway towns, and there's a good network of cycling and walking paths if you prefer to keep things slower paced.

Kent as a county is often called the Garden of England, and you'll see why the minute you leave the motorways behind. With its rolling hills, hop fields, orchards and historic towns, it's a county that feels both deeply rural and surprisingly well connected. There's a strong sense of place here, whether you're in the middle of Maidstone or tucked away in a village lane. It's also steeped in history—from Roman ruins to Tudor manors—and continues to evolve, with a growing food and arts scene that's pulling in new generations of explorers.

Some More Nearby Places: Strood, Chatham, Gillingham, Cuxton, Borstal, Frindsbury, Wainscott, Hoo St Werburgh, Cliffe, Shorne, Higham, Halling, Wouldham, Snodland, Aylesford, Maidstone, Walderslade, Blue Bell Hill, Burham, Rochester Airport Estate, Hempstead, Rainham, Upnor, Lower Upnor, Kingsnorth, Medway City Estate, Grain, Eastchurch, Sheerness, Minster-on-Sea, Isle of Sheppey, Iwade, Sittingbourne, Newington, Hartlip, Bredhurst, Boxley, Detling, Thurnham, Bearsted, Hollingbourne, Lenham, Teynham, Faversham, East Farleigh, Yalding, Nettlestead.

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