Everything You Need To Know About Living in Rochester, England

0:35 - 0:40 - The history of Rochester
0:41 - 0:45 - The Dickens Festival
0:46 - 0:54 - What is on Rochester High Street?
1:00 - 1:09 - New homes in Rochester
1:10 - 1:17 - Rochester commuting links
2:46 - 3:03 - Schools in Rochester
4:20 - 5:25 - Rochester Riverside Development
7:22 - 7:53 - The best road to live on in Rochester

Rochester boasts an abundance of History and is heavily connected to Charles Dickens, the Dickens festival being one of a number of themed weekends held in the high street throughout the year. The cobbled high street is a huge attraction for its independent boutique shops, quaint cafe’s, highly recommended restaurants and traditional pubs. Rochester Cathedral and Castle sit on the edge of a sweeping bend of the River Medway. Whilst famous for it’s historical connections, Rochester has also seen significant new riverside development in recent years, making it attractive from a lifestyle and commuting perspective. Its newly built station offers High Speed rail links to Stratford International in 30 minutes or St Pancras International in 38 minutes. London Victoria is also accessible in just 52 minutes. Trips to the continent are also within easy reach via the Eurostar, which departs from nearby Ebbsfleet. In any part of the town you are never too far from road links, the A2 and M2 are easily accessible in under 5 miles. With the M20 and M25 approximately 10 miles away. Rochester and near-by Chatham offer a fantastic range of primary and secondary schools, as well as the University of Greenwich, Kent and The Creative Arts.

[hedwigwendell-crumb]

I moved from London to Strood/Rochester and I am so happy I did. You can buy a large house (3 bed, 3 bathroom, large garden) for less than the price of a small pokey flat in London. The people are so lovely and friendly; there is a real community feel that I never felt in London in the 35 years I lived there. There are good job opportunities unlike other towns outside London. I highly recommend Strood if you want to escape the madness and crime in London.

[michaelpjeffries]

Dickens would have been able to see Rochester New York. From across the lake while visiting Cobourg Ontario on his tour. About a century before the Flemmings, Stephensons, and Sinclairs had meeting of minds.

[AniruddhaGogoi-qs]

Kelly Brook birth place is in Rochester, United Kingdom. She is a very beautiful model and actress.

[munhassan]

Beautiful I'm thinking to move there ❤

[TheVaughan]

Must visit this historic town again, it’s been a long time since I was last there and I’d forgotten how nice the old city is particularly around the Castle and Cathedral.

[GEOGRAPHYJOURNEY]

Lovely video....are there any shopping mall in or near Rochester?

[tomfields]

Everyone driving on the wrong side of the street! Typical of Rochester. 😂

[mikedrown]

This is Rochester what a difference from Rochester NY 😂

[LouiseIngram-hdyc]

Charles Dickens 💡 English course I have a lot to do