Rochester is a great town for sightseeing and cafe stops, a must visit on a ride from London to Kent (or back). Castle Hill is one of the highlights, with a great view of the castle and the cathedral.
Rochester Castle has defended the London Road, a strategically-important crossing of the River Medway, for centuries. The impressive 12th-century tower, which is the castle's most prominent feature, is one of …
One of five forts built by Henry VIII to defend London, this one is really impressive. Set at a narrow point of the estuary, it's directly opposite the Gravesend fort …