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Playopolis
Board game cafe and bar on Star Hill, Rochester, with around 600 games, food, drinks and online table booking.
Verified Oct 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
Restaurants
Fish at 55
Seafood and sushi restaurant on Rochester High Street, open from breakfast, with a separately booked omakase counter.
Verified Oct 2026
Pubs
The Coopers Arms
Historic pub on St Margaret's Street near Rochester Castle with cask ales, a garden, home-cooked food and a fortnightly quiz.
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
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.
More things to do in Rochester
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
St James’ Church, Cooling
Historic church on the Hoo Peninsula whose churchyard inspired the opening of Dickens' Great Expectations. Open daily.
Parks & Walks
Esplanade Gardens
Riverside gardens below Rochester Castle with a play area, outdoor gym and the last stretch of the Medway Valley Walk.
Family Friendly
Free