Farm Shops & Producers
Austen’s of Rochester
Rochester High Street shop selling produce from Kent farms, with a veg box delivery service across the Medway Towns.
Verified Nov 2026
Medway Council museum in Rochester's 17th century Guildhall, covering local history, the River Medway and the prison hulks.
Accessibility
Restricted access for visitors with mobility difficulties in most of the Grade I listed building. Wheelchair users can reach the High Street entrance, the introductory river gallery and the lower hulks deck. No accessible toilet on site; step-free public toilets on Northgate. Assistance dogs only.
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Eat and drink in Rochester
Farm Shops & Producers
Bramble Farm Bees
Kent honey, beeswax candles and gift sets from a bee farm in Detling, plus beekeeping experience days.
Verified Oct 2026
Farm Shops & Producers
Kent Cider Co
Faversham cider maker with an online shop: traditional, sparkling and fruit ciders, mixed cases, and stalls at Faversham and Rochester markets.
Verified Nov 2026
Cafés
Rochester Coffee Co
High Street coffee shop facing Rochester Cathedral, serving sandwiches, cakes, afternoon tea and drinks, open daily.
Verified Oct 2026
Guides that mention Guildhall Museum
GuideFamily Days Out
Family days out in North Kent and Medway: outdoor days and rainy days
Family days out across North Kent and Medway, split into outdoor days in parks and woods and rainy days at museums.
GuideMuseums & Galleries
Museums and galleries in North Kent and Medway
Museums, galleries and collections across Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham, Dartford and Eynsford, sorted by what you want to see.
GuideCastles & History, Museums & Galleries
A day around Rochester Castle, Cathedral and the High Street
A day in Rochester's historic centre: the castle, cathedral, Guildhall Museum and Eastgate House, plus two parks, with the days each is open.
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Parks & Walks
RSPB Northward Hill
RSPB reserve of woodland and grazing marsh between High Halstow and Cooling, known for its large heronry of grey herons.
Castles & History, Museums & Galleries
Eastgate House
Grade I listed townhouse on Rochester High Street, built in 1590, with Charles Dickens' Swiss chalet in its gardens.
Family Friendly
Parks & Walks
The Vines
Green Flag park in central Rochester on the site of the monks' medieval vineyard, with a plane-tree avenue and a natural play area.
Family Friendly
Free