Resident Choir at Rochester Cathedral

     Rochester is a city on the banks of the River Medway in Kent. After St.Augustine  christianised the King of Kent in 597AD, he continued inland and founded Rochester Cathedral. It is therefore England's second oldest cathedral. Also in Rochester is a 13th century castle once besieged by King John. Rochester is famous for its associations with the great novelist Charles Dickens. It is close to London and, as you will see from the itinerary below, within easy reach of a wonderful range of sightseeing options.

Rochester Cathedral

Saturday August 9         IN FLIGHT

Depart the US on your direct flight to London

Sunday August 10        ARRIVE AT HEATHROW – TRANSFER TO ROCHESTER (8 nights)

Windsor Castle www.angelfire.com/in/uktravelinfo/windsor.html

Monday August 11        SIGHTSEEING IN ROCHESTER

Guided tour of the Cathedral, Rochester Castle, Dickens’ House www.shewan.com/rochester

5.30 Evensong in Rochester Cathedral

Tuesday August 12       GREENWICH

National Maritime Museum www.nmm.ac.uk, Royal Observatory www.rog.nmm.ac.uk

5.30 Evensong in Rochester Cathedral

Wednesday August 13  DAY TRIP TO LONDON

Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace

British Museum www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk

Tower of London/www.toweroflondontour.com

Attend Choral Evensong at St.Paul’s Cathedral stpauls.co.uk/rindex.htm

Medieval Banquet at St.Katherine's Dock by the Tower of London

Thursday August 14     CANTERBURY

Canterbury Cathedral www.canterbury-cathedral.org,

Canterbury Taleswww.group-trotter.net/uk/places/canterbur/canterbur.html

5.30 Evensong in Rochester Cathedral

Friday August 15          CHATHAM

Historic Dockyard  www.worldnavalbase.org.uk

5.30 Evensong in Rochester Cathedral

Saturday August 16      LEEDS CASTLE AND CHARTWELL

Leeds Castle www.leeds-castle.com

Chartwell (Winston Churchill’s home) www.bigginhill.co.uk/chartwell.htm

5.30 Evensong in Rochester Cathedral

Sunday August 17   ROCHESTER

Morning and evening services in Rochester Cathedral

Monday August 18    DEPARTURE          

Transfer to the airport for your direct flight back to the US.