Rochester Castle

The is an open castle part of the English Heritage. A good walk going the up stairs and seeing pictures of how each floor used to look many years. You can see the square holes in the walls of where the wooden structure use to sit. The top of castle gives you the best 360 views of Rochester especially when it's sunny. It was a bit windy when we went, best to try and go on a hot day with no breeze. Still an enjoyable visit, there a live concert and funfair event on the castle grounds. Recommend!

11th century Castle/Keep, full of history!Also important play important role in local community, held countless events, such as Christmas Market, Concerts, outdoor cinema, etc.Great day out to visit the historical town.If interested in historical building, Temple Manor (also own by English Heritage) just across the river

A really awesome place to visit if you love castles and historic buildings. A great place to bring children older than 7 so they can explore a real castle, then have a family picnic on castle green.

I love visiting Rochester Castle, it's a beautiful and historic place with stunning views of the river and the town. The castle grounds are well maintained and perfect for a picnic or a stroll. Me and my fiancée have spent many romantic evenings there, watching the sunset and the lights of the bridge. The castle itself is impressive and worth exploring, especially the keep with its medieval features. The staff are friendly and informative, and the admission fee for the castle is reasonable. I would highly recommend Rochester Castle to anyone who loves history, nature, or romance.

Very much enjoyed visiting this castle, doesn't take very long to explore due to being mostly ruins but got in for free due to being an English Heritage member. Daughter enjoyed completing the check list to find all of the hidden plaques dotted around the castle.

Rochester Castle has decent signage in French and English that provides details on the ruins history and key features, and good views from the top (after climbing up the 200 stairs). It only takes about 20 minutes to see it, so not sure it is worth the cost unless already an English Heritage member.My stars are based compared to other English attractions given time/money, though compared to other castle ruins they are pretty decent.There are toilets in the courtyard (before the tickets are needed) - they're not great but are adequate.

Long cue to get in but speeded up when they stopped checking tickets and opened up more bag checks.... easy access. Lots of room for everyone. Sound guy forgot to un mute the whole PA system for the first half of the first song was funny until he un muted the band with a loud rush of music which shock most people... I hope the pa did not blow any speakers..... then incognito decided to check each instrument sound checking with the sound guy....... Chic were fantastic.. shame about the first fight down the front.... then later on the band were taken off stage for either further fighting st the front that ended in a medical emergency.... plenty of food and drink available... lovely setting but a little concerned about crowd numbers possibly not being correct but would go again. Great venue for the summer.

This was a fascinating place to visit.Entry prices aren’t excessive and I had a concession price too.The actual rooms of the castle have gone, but there are panels to show what was there when the castle was in use.The path through the castle goes via some steep and uneven spiral staircases, so some care is needed, especially when people are going the other way. There’s a warning at the entry, it says there are 200 steps.There are some very nice views of the cathedral.

Great night out in Rochester Castle grounds watching Peter Hook and The Light. All the Joy Division and New Order hits played to a big appreciative audience on a warm and sunny evening. Loved it. Great setting

We felt like archaeologists on an expedition! Climbing what felt like a gazillion steps through time, you feel fully immersed in the castles rich history. Our 6 year old was a bit scared as the stairs were quite steep and uneven but 13yr old , 10 Yr old and mum and dad thoroughly enjoyed it. Make sure you have comfortable shoes on and aren't afraid of heights to experience the gem that is the battlements. Views were spectacular