Take in Medway's historic sites with this tour around two of the towns, offering visitors the chance to step back into maritime, religious and warfare history.
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Day 1 - Stop 1 - The Historic Dockyard Chatham - AM - 3 hours
Begin your day at the Historic Dockyard Chatham, a sprawling 400 acre site which has rafts of history - sailboats and submarines that once commanded the seas across the world to lifeboats that rescued countless people. You can take a tour, walk in the steps of movies and TV shows as well as take part in a packed live events calendar.
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Day 1 - Stop 2 - Royal Engineers Museum - PM - 2 hours
Uncover the British Army's heroes at the the Royal Engineers. With plenty of exhibits, it is home to one of the most important military collections in the UK, such as Zulu War weapons, a Harrier Jump Jet, 25 Victoria Crosses and an enormous V2 Rocket.
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Day 2 - Stop 3 - Fort Amerherst - AM - 2 hours+
Built during Napoleonic times to defend Medway from a land-based attack, this strategically important site has a maze of underground tunnels; plenty of wonderful views across the area and bookable guided tours.
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Day 2 - Stop 4 - Rochester Cathedral - PM - 2 hours
Right in the heart of Rochester town is the Cathedral, which is over 1400 years old. It's outdoor beauty is matched indoors and there is a regular events schedule with art installations a particular highlight.
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Day 2 - Stop 5 - Rochester Castle - PM - 1 hour+
Perhced just opposite the Cathedral is Rochester Castle, which dates from 1127. This castle is iconic of Rochester and its imposing fortress has a complex history of destruction and rebuilding - just take a wander around it and the cobbled streets nearby.
