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Another great destination for a day trip for Charles Dickens lover’s is Rochester. This 90-minute journey takes you to the past in English culture and tradition. Historic Rochester is a place of great interest with its Norman castle, cherished by Charles Dickens, a Victorian novelist who lived in the area and returned as a child. There is so much to see and do in the historical city itself with the history dating back centuries.
Are you a Charles Dickens lover or fan? You may also check our Portsmouth and Charles Dickens Tour alternative in Portsmouth.
| Departure | We can start the tour from anywhere you wish between zone 1 to 4 |
| Departure Time | 9 AM in the morning (This can be changed) |
| Return Time | 10 hours after the tour |
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Itinerary
Today you will also explore the beautiful Rochester Cathedral, founded in 604, and England's second oldest Cathedral consecutively. Here you will enjoy the beautiful views over the magnificent Rochester Castle from one of the tallest castles in the country, built to defend the crossing of the Medway River on the highest side of Rochester's Roman wall. The most impressive days of Dickens ' childhood in Medway were spent here and the author was so inspired by Historic Rochester, it featured in his work more than any other town. Many of the buildings in Dickens' works are still visible today. Your next stop is Restoration House, which in Dickens' novel Great Expectations, Restoration House served as Estella and Miss Havisham's home. The Six Poor Travelers House, immortalized by the author in a short Christmas story and the impressive Guildhall Museum of local history. In the footsteps of Charles Dickens, an Elizabethan townhouse listed as Grade-I will be our next visit venue, Charles Dickens’ Eastgate House. Dickens used this house in several novels such as Westgate in The Pickwick Papers and as the Nun's House in The Mystery of Edwin Drood. Time to crown your Rochester visit with a fancy river cruise (Weekends and some certain dates only). During an hour-long cruise, you will have the chance to see the spectacular view from the open deck. Your professional guide will tell you all about the most important landmarks in Rochester such as Chatham Historic Dockyard and Upnor Castle. Today you will follow the footsteps of Charles Dickens and late at dusk, you will return to London.
