Woking Leisure Centre 50+ Club

A trip to the Dickensian Parade and Christmas Markets in Rochester. The trip was organised by Myra Bayliss and the photographs supplied by Hilary Thomas.

Historic Rochester, with its Norman castle, was a place cherished by the Victorian novelist Charles Dickens, who lived in the area as a child and returned as a successful author. With history dating back centuries, there is so much to see and do in the historic city itself. Explore the stunning Rochester Cathedral, founded in 604 and the second oldest in England. Enjoy the breathtaking views from the top of one of the tallest keeps in the country at the magnificent Rochester Castle. Built on the highest part of Rochester's Roman city wall to defend the crossing of the River Medway. Many of the buildings featured in the works of Dickens can still be seen today. These include Restoration House featured in the novel Great Expectations as the home of Estella and Miss Havisham. The Six Poor Travellers House featured in a Christmas short story, Eastergate House and Gardens and the Guildhall Museum.

There are more pictures of the walk on the Rochester Trip page on the Sandell's web site.