Restaurants
Don Vincenzo
Family-run Italian restaurant on Rochester High Street since 1998, with gluten-free options and private parties for up to 100.
Verified Oct 2026
Riverside gardens below Rochester Castle with a play area, outdoor gym and the last stretch of the Medway Valley Walk.
Accessibility
Medway Council lists disabled access.
Where it is
What's on here
Eat and drink in Rochester
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
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
Guides that mention Esplanade Gardens
GuideBeaches & Coast, Parks & Walks
Riverside walks on the Thames and the Medway
Riverside walks and waterfront parks on the Thames from Dartford to Cliffe and on the Medway from Rochester to Rainham.
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.
More things to do in Rochester
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
Castles & History
Rochester Castle
Medieval castle and keep on Castle Hill above the River Medway, run by Medway Council and free to English Heritage members.
Family Friendly
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.