Rochester

Rochester

Rochester is a historic city on the River Medway in Kent. Visitors are drawn to its skyline, dominated by a stunning cathedral and one of England's tallest Norman castle keeps. The city offers a quaint high street with old-fashioned shops, antique stores, and traditional tearooms, allowing guests to retrace the footsteps of Charles Dickens.

Coach tours
1
From
£619
Next departure
19 Jul 2027
Duration
5 days
Operator
Shearings

Escape to Rochester on a relaxing coach holiday and discover a historic gem nestled along the River Medway in Kent. This is a city that Charles Dickens knew and loved, and that literary charm still lingers today. You'll find the skyline dominated by one of England's tallest Norman castle keeps and a stunning cathedral, the second oldest in the country, both overlooking a quaint high street lined with cozy inns and old-fashioned shops.

Spend your time exploring the castle and cathedral, retracing Dickens' footsteps, or simply browsing the antique stores and relaxing in a traditional tearoom. With the Medway towns and the Kent coast just a stone's throw away, there's so much to see. Browse our Rochester coach holidays and start your journey the easy way.

1 tour visiting Rochester

  1. The Historic Dockyard Chatham

    Call the Midwife and Maritime Kent

    Operated by Shearings

    Visiting › Kent, London, Whitstable, Herne Bay, Rochester

    • Day 4 · Rochester Rochester & River Medway Cruise Make the short journey to the ancient city of Rochester, known for its Norman castle, historic cathedral, and close associations with Charles Dickens, who lived in the area during his youth and later life. The high…
    • 5 days
    • Leaves 19 Jul 2027
    • 3 dates

    from £619

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When to go

Coach tours visiting Rochester, by departure month.

  1. Oct No tours
  2. Nov No tours
  3. Dec No tours
  4. Jan No tours
  5. Feb No tours
  6. Mar No tours
  7. Apr No tours
  8. May No tours
  9. Jun No tours
  10. Jul 1 tour from £619
  11. Aug 1 tour from £619

Rochester coach holidays: FAQs

How much does a coach holiday to Rochester cost?

Coach holidays visiting Rochester start from £619 per person. That's the lowest price across the 1 coach tour with upcoming departures; each tour's own dates and prices are listed above.

How long are coach holidays to Rochester?

The coach holidays visiting Rochester last 5 days, travel days included.

When do coach tours to Rochester depart?

Upcoming departures run from July 2027 to October 2027.

Which coach holiday companies go to Rochester?

Tours visiting Rochester are run by Shearings. You book directly with the operator.

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