Rochester Bridge, Gillingham

Name: Rochester Bridge
Address: High St, Gillingham, ME 1 1, United Kingdom

#13 among attractions in Gillingham

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Facts and practical information

Rochester Bridge in Rochester, Medway was for centuries the lowest fixed crossing of the River Medway in South East England. There have been several generations of bridge at this spot, and the current "bridge" is in fact four separate bridges: the "Old" bridge and "New" bridge carrying the A2 road, "Railway" bridge carrying the railway and the "Service" bridge carrying service pipes and cables. The bridge links the towns of Strood and Rochester in Medway. All except the railway bridge are owned and maintained by the Rochester Bridge Trust. ()

Coordinates: 51°23'28"N, 0°30'5"E

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High StRochester WestGillingham ME 1 1 United Kingdom

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Rochester Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rochester Cathedral, Rochester Castle, Pentagon Shopping Centre, The Historic Dockyard Chatham.

~860 ftSE
Norman edifice with a 14th-century door
Rochester Cathedral, Gillingham
5 min walk • Rochester Cathedral, a beacon of English heritage and a testament to architectural grandeur, stands proudly in the heart of Rochester, England. This magnificent cathedral, which dates back to 604 AD, is not just the second oldest in England but also an enduring symbol...
~440 ftS
Historic Norman edifice
Rochester Castle, Gillingham
3 min walk • Standing proudly above the River Medway in Kent, Rochester Castle is an imposing medieval fortress that has been a sentinel over the ancient city of Rochester for centuries. With its origins dating back to the 1080s, this castle in Rochester, England, is steeped in...
1.2 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Pentagon Shopping Centre, Gillingham
31 min walk • The Pentagon Shopping Centre is a shopping centre in Chatham in Kent. The centre's name derives from the fact that its main courtyard is five-sided. The shopping centre is located next to the Waterfront bus station which replaces the Pentagon bus station, which 80% of services use.
1.2 miE
Museum, Specialty museum
The Historic Dockyard Chatham, Gillingham
31 min walk • Chatham Historic Dockyard is a maritime museum on part of the site of the former royal/naval dockyard at Chatham in Kent, South East England. Chatham Dockyard covered 400 acres and was one of the Royal Navy's main facilities for several hundred years until it was closed in 1984. After closure the dockyard was divided into three sections.
~760 ftSE
Church
St Nicholas Church, Gillingham
4 min walk • St Nicholas Church is a former parish church in Rochester, Kent, England, next to Rochester Cathedral. It is now the offices of the Board of Education of the Diocese of Rochester. It is a Grade I listed building.
~1790 ftSE
Museum, History museum
Eastgate House, Gillingham
9 min walk • Eastgate House is a Grade I listed Elizabethan townhouse in Rochester, Kent, England. It is notable for its association with author Charles Dickens, featuring as Westgate in The Pickwick Papers and as the Nun's House in The Mystery of Edwin Drood.
1.1 miE
Museum, Military museum, Military base
Fort Amherst, Gillingham
30 min walk • Fort Amherst, in Medway, South East England, was constructed in 1756 at the southern end of the Brompton lines of defence to protect the southeastern approaches to Chatham Dockyard and the River Medway against a French invasion.
~350 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Rochester Guildhall, Gillingham
2 min walk • The Rochester Guildhall is an historic building located in the High Street in Rochester, Kent, England. It is a Grade I listed building.
~1910 ftS
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Restoration House, Gillingham
10 min walk • Restoration House in Rochester, Kent in England, is a fine example of an Elizabethan mansion. It is so named after the visit of King Charles II on the eve of his restoration.
0.4 miS
Church
St. Margaret's Church, Gillingham
12 min walk • St Margaret's Church, Rochester is now a Chapel of Ease within the parish of St Peter with St Margaret, Rochester. Previously it was the parish church of St Margaret's Without. Thorpe records it as having previously been called St Margaret's in Suthgate. The building is a Grade II* listed building, English Heritage number 173172.
1.2 miE
Museum
Kent Police Museum, Gillingham
31 min walk • The Kent Police Museum is located at Faversham Police Station in Kent, England. The museum was previously located within Chatham Dockyard. In September 2015 it relocated to temporary accommodation at the Kent Police Headquarters in Maidstone, and moved to Faversham on 8 Dec 2016.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Rochester Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Rochester Guildhall, Gillingham (2 min walk), Rochester Castle, Gillingham (3 min walk), St Nicholas Church, Gillingham (4 min walk), Rochester Cathedral, Gillingham (5 min walk).

How to get to Rochester Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Rochester Bridge:

Bus

Rochester Guildhall Museum • Lines: 190, 700 (2 min walk)
Canal Road • Lines: 190, 700 (7 min walk)

Train

Rochester (8 min walk)
Strood (10 min walk)