3 Best Landmarks in Rochester, Medway

“Rochester Castle is a very cool place and a beautiful 1000-year-old castle with a very reasonable entry fee, or you can roam the grounds for free. The Castle was introduced to England by the Normans in the 11th century. This Castle is one of England's finest and best-preserved examples of Norman architecture, built in 1087. The Castle was built on the site of a Roman town at the junction of the River Medway and Watling Street, a Roman road. Rochester Castle has long been assumed that the first Castle was located next to the river, just outside the southwest corner of the town walls. The Castle is preserved as a Grade I listed building and Scheduled Monument. The staff is very polite, and there is a lovely gift shop. There are lots of uneven stairs, with around 200 steps in total. This location also has a small coffee shop, a souvenir store (inside the Castle), and a free toilet.”

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“Eastgate House is a Grade I listed 16th and 17th Century townhouse. The house is one of the most impressive and distinctive buildings in Rochester’s historic High Street. The access has been greatly improved with a new lift at the back of the building, and the house's second floor is open to visitors for the first time in more than 40 years. Their splendid oak-panelled ceremony room at Eastgate House features a gorgeous fireplace and offers a true sense of occasion. The fireplaces and ceilings are amazing, the leaded windows are in excellent condition, and the house is an excellent place for children and adults. Visitors can explore the house's amazing rooms while learning the remarkable story of those who lived, worked, and played here throughout the centuries.”

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“Restoration House is a rare and special example of a city mansion that still exists. The House is a beautiful 19th-century mansion with an impressive Italian-style garden. The enormous amounts of paintings in one building situated in the heart of historic Rochester (England), the house takes its name from the stay of King Charles II on the eve of the Restoration. Restoration House was initially two medieval buildings. The rooms have a historical ambience, with ancient surviving paint schemes, original floors, and windows and are furnished with fine English furniture and portraits. The house is atmospheric and beautifully furnished. The gardens are excellently maintained in classic English, with immaculate lawns, topiary, yew hedges, and a stunning geometric parterre.”

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