The Best of Rochester Heritage Edition

The Best of Rochester Heritage EditionLimited midweek edition designed for a calmer, more grown-up experience.Discover Rochesters historic heart at a more relaxed weekday pace, in a small group setting.This Heritage Edition of The Best of Rochester is designed for guests who prefer history in the daylight without the weekend crowds, and with time to enjoy the town properly.The walk explores Rochester Castle, Cathedral, the High Street and the stories that shaped this remarkable former City.To finish, guests are invited to enjoy a tea or coffee included in the ticket, served at The Moat House Coffee Shop at the Baptist Church a warm and fitting end to a civilised midweek outing, with proceeds supporting local good works in Rochester.First time on a guided walk? Theres a quick what its really like note at the end worth a glance before booking.Ticket OptionsStandard Ticket 22 (includes tea or coffee)
Ticket for Two 36 (ideal for couples or friends includes two hot drinks)Limited to just 12 guests.
Runs on the first and third Wednesday of each month (JuneSeptember) advance booking recommended.In the event of weather disruption, an alternative midweek date will be offered where possible, using the intervening weeks in the schedule.Please note the tour does not go inside the main buildings and admission is not included in the ticket price.Thinking of trying a guided walk but not quite sure what its like?
If youve never been on one before, heres the honest answer: A guided walk isnt a show. Its not a bus tour. And its definitely not something you sit down for.Its a relaxed walk through a place stopping at key locations while the stories are told where they actually happened.That does mean:a bit of standing at each stop
a steady walking pace between locations
and time taken to set the scene properly so the story makes senseFor many people, thats exactly what makes it work: Youre not being rushed past things youre given just enough time to take it in and let the story land.Its not for everyone and thats absolutely fine.But if you enjoy:real places
well-told stories
and seeing a town in a completely different waythen chances are, youll get a lot out of it.