A day in Rochester

For CBC's birthday weekend, we took a trip to Rochester in Kent.  We drove and parked in a Multistorey carpark near the station.  If you wish to travel there by train, you can take the highspeed link from St Pancras in 30mins.

We arrived and CBC went in search of a haircut.  I looked around the shops and strolled the historical high street.

CBC went for a look in the cathedral before his haircut and I visited it after him.

There was a beautiful Easter garden display in front of some wall paintings.

The cathedral had a beautiful lightness to it and the organ was extremely attractive.

There was also a beautiful chamber organ.

More views of the organ.

I always enjoy looking at the stained glass windows.

Some beautiful flooring.

The cathedral was in the traditional cross shape.

The high altar.

The choir stalls

The high altar had such a beautiful floor.

After this, I attempted to find CBC who had made his way to Chatham in his fruitless attempt to find a haircut.

We decided to make our way to the Historical Chatham Docks.  It costs around £32 to enter but you can use your ticket for a year.  We only had 30mins before closing so we definitely need to go back!

We explored a historical naval ship

CBC had a kip!  Next time, we hope to see the Submarine!

I bought this embroidered jacket on my way to Chatham in the Demelza charity shop as I was really cold!

We visited another historical sea-faring vessel.

Rather than face the massive walk back to Rochester, we jumped on a bus to Chatham station and then walked the rest. We went to pick up CBC's brother and partner

Once we had found them, we headed to Upnor to visit the Madeiran Restaurant, Os' Camacheiros.  This is the reason we actually came to Rochester.  The owners of this restaurant used to have a Madeiran Skewerhouse in our home town and then they closed and we really missed it.  After our Madeiran visit (which was inspired by his restaurant) we wanted to eat here!  I really recommend it! 

Here was the restaurant.

CBC orddered the fish skewer and I ordered the beef skewer. His brother ordered the vegetable skewer.  When you order a skewer, you choose two sides to go with it.  We went for 2 each including the spicy rice, corn on the cob, fried potatoes, skin on fries and maize.

Desserts are varied. I regret my choice as there were so many better choices! Oh yes, and we played Qwirkle.

 CBC's was better than mine!

I thoroughly recommend a day trip to Rochester and Chatham. And, I recommend heading out to Upnor to visit the Madeiran Skewer house!