Rochester is a Village in the county of Northumberland.
Rochester has a historic castle and cathedral. It has at times been a Saxon fortress and Roman garrison.
Today Rochester is a tourist destination, especially for those who wish to visit its famous castle.
Rochester’s history as a fortress dates back to the Roman period, when it was used as a base of supply and later as a safe haven along Watling Street by the Romans (documented in the Antonine Itinerary).
Rochester Cathedral
Rochester Cathedral is the second oldest Norman cathedral in England. The first building was founded by Bishop Gundulf of Rochester, also known as St. Gunwald, in 1077 to replace a Saxon church built on the site of an earlier Roman basilica which had been burnt down. This burned down and was rebuilt between 1089 and 1093. The building we see today is mainly 13th century.
Rochester postcode: NE19 1RA
There are great places to visit near Rochester including some great villages, ancient sites, beaches, hiking areas, geological features, castles, ruins, islands, towns, roman sites and historic monuments.
Don't miss Milfield, Craster, and Bamburgh's villages if visiting the area around Rochester.
Don't miss Milfield North Henge's ancient sites if visiting the area around Rochester.
Embleton Bay, and Bamburgh Beach are great places to visit near Rochester if you like beaches.
There are a number of hiking areas near Rochester including Dunstanburgh, Sycamore Gap, and Hadrian's Wall near Hexham.
Don't miss Gull Crag and the Rumble Churn, Greymare Rock, and Sycamore Gap's geological features if visiting the area around Rochester.
Places near Rochester feature a number of interesting castles including Dunstanburgh Castle.
Dunstanburgh Castle, WWII Sandbag Pillbox, and Old Limekiln at Dunstanburgh are great places to visit near Rochester if you like ruins.
Don't miss Farne Islands's islands if visiting the area around Rochester.
Don't miss Hexham, and Berwick-upon-Tweed's towns if visiting the area around Rochester.
Rochester has some unmissable roman sites nearby like Hadrian's Wall near Hexham, and Chesters Roman Fort.
Flodden is one of Rochester's best, nearby historic monuments to visit in Rochester.
Rochester History
There are some historic monuments around Rochester:
