Rochester shopping guide

www.mlt.org.uk

www.medwaycitycard.co.uk Go online today to apply for your card and to check the latest offers.

www.whatsonmedway.co.uk

Exclusive special offers and discounts at shops, cafes and restaurants across Medway.

Residents’ rew ard scheme

Fuse Medway Dickens

Selected town centre retailers are open until 8pm on the last Wednesday of each month.

Come along and enjoy special offers and events. Ask your favourite stores if they participate.

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Rochester

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Welcome

Medway Register Office

There is so much to see and do in Rochester.

Historic Rochester has maintained much of its Victorian charm – with its wide pavements, ornate lamp posts and buildings of great architectural and historic interest.

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Phone: 01634 338899 Email: register.office@medway.gov.uk

Explore the stunning Rochester Cathedral or enjoy the breathtaking views from the top of one of the tallest keeps in the country at the magnificent Rochester Castle. The story of Rochester and the development of Medway is told wonderfully at the Guildhall Museum.

Visitors can explore the city on foot, following in the footsteps of Dickens and seeing the buildings he wrote about in his works.

Dickens used many of Rochester’s heritage buildings in his work, including Six Poor Travellers House (97 High Street) and Restoration House (17-19 Crow Lane). One of Dickens’ most treasured possessions, his Swiss Chalet, can be seen in the gardens of Eastgate House (High Street).

Offering a range of theatre shows with a welcoming atmosphere.

256 High Street.

It’s quick, easy and FREE.

Medway Little Theatre or Visitor Information Centre at 95 High Street for details.

Many other events and activities take place in Rochester throughout the year, visit

Making your money go further Medway Mile Sweeps

Castle Concerts

Rochester festivals

Rochester boasts a wide choice of independent speciality shops where you can find that unusual gift or souvenir to take home. There are ample places to eat and drink on the high street from quaint old world to modern bistros and cafes.

The arts and crafts scene has become highly developed in the art galleries, attractions and cafes that can be found on the high street, and there’s a farmers’ market on the third Sunday each month at Corporation Street car park.

Find out all you need to know online at www.visitmedway.org or in person at Medway’s Visitor Information Centre, 95 High Street.

Rochester Community Hub

Contact point Information on council services Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm Saturday, 10am - 1pm

Library Books, entertainment and internet access Monday to Friday, 9am - 7pm Saturday, 10am - 4pm

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Corn Exchange Northgate

If you’re holding an event or celebration function rooms are available at The Corn Exchange, Royal Function Rooms and Gordon House Hotel.

Adult learning Monday to Thursday, 9am - 7.15pm (term-time) Friday, 9am - 4.30pm (term-time) Monday to Friday, 9am - 4.30pm (out of term-time)

www.medway.gov.uk Eastgate, Rochester

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www.mlt.org.uk

Offering a range of theatre shows with a welcoming atmosphere.

256 High Street.

www.medwaycitycard.co.uk It’s quick, easy and FREE.

Medway Little Theatre

Go online today to apply for your card and to check the latest offers.

or Visitor Information Centre at 95 High Street for details.

www.whatsonmedway.co.uk Many other events and activities take place in Rochester throughout the year, visit

Exclusive special offers and discounts at shops, cafes and restaurants across Medway.

Residents’ rew ard scheme

Making your money go further Medway Mile Sweeps

Fuse Medway Dickens

Rochester festivals

Guide 2012-2013

Rochester

Late and local

Medway Register Office

There is so much to see and do in Rochester.

Historic Rochester has maintained much of its Victorian charm – with its wide pavements, ornate lamp posts and buildings of great architectural and historic interest.

Providing you with a unique and personalised ceremony for your: l l

l l

Renewal of vows Naming ceremonies

Rochester boasts a wide choice of independent speciality shops where you can find that unusual gift or souvenir to take home. There are ample places to eat and drink on the high street from quaint old world to modern bistros and cafes.

The arts and crafts scene has become highly developed in the art galleries, attractions and cafes that can be found on the high street, and there’s a farmers’ market on the third Sunday each month at Corporation Street car park.

Find out all you need to know online at www.visitmedway.org or in person at Medway’s Visitor Information Centre, 95 High Street.

Rochester Community Hub

Contact point Information on council services Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm Saturday, 10am - 1pm

Library Books, entertainment and internet access Monday to Friday, 9am - 7pm Saturday, 10am - 4pm

Royal Function Rooms Star Hill

Corn Exchange Northgate

Gordon H ouse H High Stree otel t

If you’re holding an event or celebration function rooms are available at The Corn Exchange, Royal Function Rooms and Gordon House Hotel.

Adult learning Monday to Thursday, 9am - 7.15pm (term-time) Friday, 9am - 4.30pm (term-time) Monday to Friday, 9am - 4.30pm (out of term-time)

www.medway.gov.uk Eastgate, Rochester

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Dickens used many of Rochester’s heritage buildings in his work, including Six Poor Travellers House (97 High Street) and Restoration House (17-19 Crow Lane). One of Dickens’ most treasured possessions, his Swiss Chalet, can be seen in the gardens of Eastgate House (High Street).

Marriage Civil partnership

Phone: 01634 338899 Email: register.office@medway.gov.uk

Explore the stunning Rochester Cathedral or enjoy the breathtaking views from the top of one of the tallest keeps in the country at the magnificent Rochester Castle. The story of Rochester and the development of Medway is told wonderfully at the Guildhall Museum.

Visitors can explore the city on foot, following in the footsteps of Dickens and seeing the buildings he wrote about in his works.

Castle Concerts

Selected town centre retailers are open until 8pm on the last Wednesday of each month.

Come along and enjoy special offers and events. Ask your favourite stores if they participate.

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Camille, 162 High Street...................n Cassies Flowers, 380 High Street.....n Dennis Green, 82 High Street ...........n Ginger Lilly, 198 High Street.............n Kaizen, 88 High Street ......................n Northgate Jewellers, 3 Northgate.....n Slinders, 59-61 High Street ..............n

Amazing Space Day Spa, 99 High Street...................................n Andy Jay Tattoo and Body Piercing, 300 High Street.................................n Diablo Tattoo, 116 High Street..........n Holland and Barrett, 142 High Street n Medway Tattoo and Piercing Centre, 392 High Street.................................n Serendipity, 134 High Street.............n

Home and furniture Oxfam, 25-31 High Street .................n Pastures New, 174 High Street.........n Reloved in Rochester, Victoria Street n Rochester Fireplaces, 139 High Street....................................n Rock Tops, 137 High Street ..............n Thoroughly Wood, 137 High Street...n

Newsagents and confectionery Newlands, 111 High Street...............n The Candy Bar, 76 High Street..........n S and J News, 192 High Street .........n Sweet Expectations, 87 High Street .n

Pharmacies, opticians and dentists A Anderson, 62a High Street ............n Crown Court Clinic, 203 High Street .n Denture Design Studio, 114 High Street.................................n Louie Dental Practice, 360 High Street.....................................n Paydens, 130 High Street .................n Photay and Associates, 196 High Street.................................n SMA Kheraj, 105 High Street ............n Thorndike Dental Practice, 374 High Street.................................n Vraitch Vision, 39 High Street...........n

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Britannia Pub, 376 High Street .........n Charlotte’s, 159 High Street .............n George Vaults, 35 High Street...........n Olivers, 186 High Street....................n Swank Bar, 16-18 High Street..........n The City Wall, 120 High Street ..........n The Crown, 2 High Street..................n The Eagle Tavern, 124 High Street....n The Jolly Knight, 56 High Street .......n The Kings Head, 58 High Street ........n The Nags Head, 292 High Street.......n The North Foreland, 325 High Street n The Ship Inn, 347-49 High Street .....n The Star, Star Hill .............................n The Two Brewers, 113 High Street ...n Ye Arrow, Boley Hill ..........................n

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Clothing and boutiques Bewitched, 168 High Street..............n Bridal Wardrobe, 33 High Street.......n Catch 22, 22 High Street...................n Copenhagen Blue, 78 High Street.....n Demelza Boutique, 72 High Street....n Just for Kids, 126 High Street...........n Kiss Kiss Heart, 63 High Street.........n Kiss the Bride, 170 High Street.........n Little Dorrit, 137a High Street ...........n Oxfam, 25-31 High Street .................n Pink Flamingo, 34 High Street..........n Platoon Stores, 62 High Street..........n Rocket, 77 High Street......................n The 44 Store, 44 High Street.............n

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Kaizen, 88 High Street ......................n Carters, 92 High Street .....................n Copperfields, 37 High Street.............n Field Staff Antiques, 93 High Street...................................n Indoor Market, 141 High Street ........n Memories, 128 High Street...............n

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Singapora Lounge, 51 High Street....n Tiny Tims, 5 Northgate .....................n Thai Four Two, 151 High Street ........n The Dragon Inn, 236-238 High Street.n The Garden House Café and Deli, 98 High Street...................................n The Golden Lion, 147-149 High Street n The Java Lounge and Sandwich Bar, 388 High Street.................................n The Little Coffee Pot, 12 High Street.n The Precinct Pantry, The Precinct.....n Tony Lorenzo, 145 High Street..........n Topes, 60 High Street .......................n Xiankerlai, 164 High Street...............n

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The Foot Place, 331 High Street .......n

Services and miscellaneous Ability Outlet, 346 High Street ..........n Bewitched, 302 High Street..............n Johnson Cleaners, 176 High Street ..n Robins and Day – Peugeot, 209-213 High Street........................................n Tender Touch Funeral Service, 335 High Street.................................n

Sport and leisure Cycle King, 353-357 High Street.......n Metrobet, 178 High Street ................n

Takeaways Salons All About Mi, 352 High Street ...........n Aqua Gem, 6 High Street ..................n Beauty Salon, 118 High Street..........n Cutting Crew, 102 High Street ..........n Dawn of Beauty, 163b High Street....n Fresh Hair Design, 143a High Street.n Great Hairdressing, 112 High Street .n Hair Chemistry, 43 High Street .........n Haircutting and Shaving, 311 High Street.................................n Head Hunters, 163a High Street .......n Head Office, 202 High Street ............n His and Hairs, 24 High Street............n Millennium, 96 High Street...............n Radiance of Beauty, 178a High Street...............................n Stephen Roy, 80 High Street.............n

Dot Café, 172 High Street .................n Kebab and Chicken Hut, 148 High Street.................................n Morley’s, 125 High Street .................n Pizza Hut, 340 High Street................n Pizza Romana, 318 High Street ........n Rochester Grill, 200 High Street .......n Subway, 100 High Street ..................n The Deli, 28 High Street ..................n Tony Lorenzo, 145 High Street..........n

Toys and games Games and Models, 123 High Street n Just for Kids, 126 High Street...........n Pastures New, 174 High Street.........n

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