Is Rochester STILL Worth Visiting? (Rochester Kent)

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  • Rochester is one of the UK's historic gems with it's links to Charles Dickens and iconic historical landmarks but is it still worth visiting in 2022?
    Join us in one of Kent's most visited cities as we explore the historic centre, with an early morning visit to the beautiful Rochester Cathedral where we have a fight with an ancient door before walking along the quaint and picturesque High Street in search of coffee.
    Fuelled by our caffeine intake we explore Rochester Castle which overlooks the River Medway and the entire town with 360 degree panoramic views (don't look down if you're afraid of heights).
    Before we bring our visit to an end we try Tony Lorenzos for a spot of lunch which we enjoy in The Vines, a town centre green space before the Great British weather takes a turn as we wander Rochester's riverside.
    So come and join us on this epic summer adventure around historic Rochester!
    📍 Filmed on location in Rochester, Kent (UK)
    00:00 Is Rochester UK Worth Visiting?
    01:03 Exploring Rochester Cathedral In Kent
    02:34 Walking Rochester High Street (part 1)
    02:54 The Deaf Cat Coffee Shop in Rochester
    03:33 Charles Dickens on Rochester High Street
    04:09 Visiting Rochester Castle (English Heritage)
    11:06 Walking Rochester High Street (part 2)
    12:29 Eating Lunch From Tony Lorenzo’s in The Vines (Rochester)
    13:40 Rochester Pier & Riverside Park
    #rochester #kent #uktravelvlogs
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  • @sharonperkins5175
    @sharonperkins5175 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I love Rochester. It's so quirky with some nice independent shops. The history in the buildings and the cathedral and castle is great.. Plenty of coffee shops and cafe's. It's a great place to just wander about in. Another great vlog, thanks lads.😉

    • @JJExtra
      @JJExtra  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We’ve been wanting to make a video here for a while 😄

  • @davinaweller6163
    @davinaweller6163 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Fantastic vlog guys !. Really appreciate you always taking us on your days out & teaching us the history of Kent ❤️❤️xx

    • @JJExtra
      @JJExtra  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Your welcome! We absolutely love doing it 🥰

  • @siobhanstrauss8492
    @siobhanstrauss8492 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It’s nice to see where I was raised.

  • @chrissietaylor3566
    @chrissietaylor3566 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I absolutely adore your vlogs and always end up chuckling at you both.
    Fiest time I've commented but please keep up the great work, I appreciate all the time and effort you put in to them.
    Have a great week guys x

    • @JJExtra
      @JJExtra  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Chrissie! Thank you so much for your kind words we love reading comments like this 🥰 take care ✨

  • @dlee827
    @dlee827 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Rochester also has a good folk festival every May bank holiday weekend, Rochester Sweeps. Three days of free live music and morris and other folk dancing all round the high street and the castle grounds.

  • @Jannie-
    @Jannie- ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was trying to decide where to go this year for a Christmas market. It was between Rochester and Winchester. You guys made up my mind - Rochester it is! Thanks , really enjoyed your tour and loved the banter between you 👌.

    • @JJExtra
      @JJExtra  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for watching, happy we could help inform your decision. We hope you enjoy Rochester and the Christmas market, we will keep our fingers crossed for some good weather for you 🤞🏻

    • @Jannie-
      @Jannie- ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JJExtra Thank you 🙏 ☺️.

  • @chrisscarlett8833
    @chrisscarlett8833 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    These 2 are an absolute hoot. Loved your video.

    • @JJExtra
      @JJExtra  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! 😊

  • @EmmaJonYoureWelcome
    @EmmaJonYoureWelcome 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    On this site nothing happened haha.
    The castle looked like a great place to explore.
    You always make everywhere look like loads of fun xx

    • @JJExtra
      @JJExtra  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks guys! 😊

  • @getreadycomics
    @getreadycomics 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hey! I own Get Ready Comics, we had a customer in today who had seen this video and told us about it- just wanted to say a huge thanks! (hope you're still loving the Loungefly :)

    • @JJExtra
      @JJExtra  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Oh that’s great! Loving the loungefly (and a few others too 😂)

  • @gaynor5723
    @gaynor5723 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi 👋 JJ yet another brilliant video from you guys. The shots high up looking towards the cathedral were stunning, haven't been to Rochester for many years, must visit again so lovely.

    • @JJExtra
      @JJExtra  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Gaynor. The views from the top of the castle are definitely the best thing about visiting it. Rochester is definitely worth getting back to if you haven’t been for a while 😊

  • @littlebeastyhollowbrandiy1904
    @littlebeastyhollowbrandiy1904 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hello guys, looks nice and warm in your video. That place looks exciting

    • @JJExtra
      @JJExtra  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We’ve been very lucky with the weather at the moment ☀️😂

    • @littlebeastyhollowbrandiy1904
      @littlebeastyhollowbrandiy1904 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JJExtra that's good. You two go to beach?

  • @Stroodboy
    @Stroodboy ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Next time start at the bottom of the steps on the other end of Church Fields and turn right at the top. The back streets are just as interesting.

    • @JJExtra
      @JJExtra  ปีที่แล้ว

      Will do thanks for the tip!

  • @SueFleming-it8kj
    @SueFleming-it8kj 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My daughter’s had her wedding photos taken in Rochester castle 😀

  • @Lav_lavender-x9d
    @Lav_lavender-x9d หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Rochester is my home I live there I can walk to the castle +I saw my family members house

  • @pwiller7980
    @pwiller7980 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi guys. The next time you visit Rochester Cathedral ask the guides where the tomb of St William of Perth is. The chances are that they won't know. I have research this subject and I know exactly where he lays. I have told many of the guides where he lays, but they are skeptical simply because they are not interested. Considering he is the only saint interred in Rochester cathedral there should be at least a plaque commemorating where his tomb was.
    Really enjoyed your blog. Hopefully you'll have better weather next time.

  • @YasinZayan-Rashid109
    @YasinZayan-Rashid109 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You guys are the best.❤🥰😘🤩💓💖💕❤😘😍😘.

  • @user-mr2wv7di4f
    @user-mr2wv7di4f 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The Russian sub is a Black Widow class and was featured in the film Black Sea starring Jude Law

  • @werdnarotcorp8991
    @werdnarotcorp8991 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Interesting sign showing Rochester as a city, unfortunately it lost this status several years ago (1998) due to ineptness by the local council. Being a city has nothing to do with having a cathedral as many people think.

  • @dannychappell8092
    @dannychappell8092 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You boys seem to have so much fun. Love the videos. Have you done dymchurch, or Chatham dockyard as these are two places I'm keen to visit soon

    • @JJExtra
      @JJExtra  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi Danny thanks for watching, great to hear you are enjoying the videos 😊 both of those places are on our to visit list so we will hopefully get to them soon!

    • @dannychappell8092
      @dannychappell8092 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@JJExtra cheers. We stumbled you when you did all the main rides at Chessington and we've pretty much watched your backlog videos. Keep up the good work. Ps free parking is a great shout on your videos too 👍

  • @michaelparkes391
    @michaelparkes391 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    To someone that's never visited Rochester where would you recommend I go? I like diverse amienities, Country, sea, indy shops

  • @TheVaughan5
    @TheVaughan5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    “Parked our yacht?” 🤔😂 Must go back to Rochester, historic town not as touristy as nearby Canterbury. Thanks for the upload.

    • @JJExtra
      @JJExtra  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We clearly need to brush up on our terminology 😂 a day out in Rochester is certainly a LOT cheaper than Canterbury

    • @TheVaughan5
      @TheVaughan5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JJExtra Your video has prompted me to go back again, thanks for that 😁

  • @paulhayward4383
    @paulhayward4383 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The home of Charles Dickens is CHATHAM...HE HAD TWO HOUSES THERE

  • @bdecreatorguy6060
    @bdecreatorguy6060 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Live near Rochester,try Restoration House

    • @JJExtra
      @JJExtra  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the suggestion 😊

  • @markcolyer1989
    @markcolyer1989 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely video I do King John of Rochester Castle

    • @markcolyer1989
      @markcolyer1989 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you want to meet in my 40kg of Armour that can be done

  • @ToolsAreToys
    @ToolsAreToys 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is it realistic to live in Rochester and commute to Central London?

    • @jaycb490
      @jaycb490 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Absolutely! Trains run from Rochester to London Bridge in just over an hour. 👍

  • @78Inox
    @78Inox ปีที่แล้ว

    Looked at commissioners road on Google maps and that does not look the same. You dead sure that is the street name?

    • @jaycb490
      @jaycb490 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It's not Commisioners Road! Thats The Epslinade. (By Churchfields) It's about a ten minute walk to the castle from here. Spaces are limited though so you do need to early to have any chance of finding a space here!

  • @caneregio
    @caneregio 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    People who review Rochester generally don"t do a good job, they miss so much of interest,

    • @JJExtra
      @JJExtra  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Agreed. Where would you recommend people visit? Comments and suggestions can really help people plan 😊

  • @Grandmastergav86
    @Grandmastergav86 ปีที่แล้ว

    No lol

  • @jennnydeath
    @jennnydeath ปีที่แล้ว +1

    too much talking, get your face away from the camera

  • @shaindaman13
    @shaindaman13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rochester is my surname. Im American but I think I may have a full-on proper English given name as well. Maybe some folks from the UK can tell me if my assumption there is accurate? Im called Archie. I know my family came over from England in the 19th Century, the fact it is my name and all the cool kids come from the UK are about all I knew. Well. That and all the cool kids come from the UK. Lol. I had no idea Dickens hailed from Rochester Kent. I must visit some day. I’ve always been proud of the Union Jack and knowing that I’m of English descent. Glad to know my name is a very old one. It first appears in writing in the year 794. We’ve been around since the dark ages! This is a great vlog!

    • @JJExtra
      @JJExtra  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Archie, thank you for watching and your amazing comment. It's great to hear how our video has helped connect you a little more with your heritage. Archie certainly is a name used here, short for Archibald originally. We hope you get to visit Rochester some day!

  • @LouiseIngram-hd5yc
    @LouiseIngram-hd5yc 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Decisions decisions…where next ? Full circle would be nice.
    Lesson learnt : I understand why my mother wanted to avoid a council estate.