Historic houses · South East England
Berkeley House
In or near Wouldham.
Berkeley House — house in Rochester, Kent, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rochester · 0.4 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Berkeley House is a historic house in London. Officially recognised as Grade II* listed building. The site is within the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Rochester and Strood parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Rochester, about 0.4 km away. Postcode area ME1.
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Official information
Restoration House is a historic mansion in Rochester, England, notable for its connection to King Charles II and as the inspiration for Miss Havisham's home in Dickens' 'Great Expectations'. Visitors can explore the house and its gardens, which showcase a blend of medieval architecture and restoration efforts.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Berkeley House is a Grade II* listed historic house located in London, within the Medway unparished area. It is situated in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Kent Downs.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3860, 0.5070
- District
- Medway
- Parish
- Medway, unparished area
- Postcode
- ME1 1EZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rochester and Strood
- Phone
- 01634 848520
- Nearest railway station
- Rochester — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Thursdays & Fridays 10am–5pm; Saturday 12 noon–5pm on 11th July only
- Official site
- www.restorationhouse.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17551331 (CC0)
- commons: Berkeley House.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Berkeley House?
- Berkeley House is in London, United Kingdom (postcode ME1 1EZ), in the parish of Medway, unparished area.
- What is Berkeley House?
- Berkeley House — house in Rochester, Kent, England, UK.
- How do I get to Berkeley House?
- The nearest railway station is Rochester, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME1 1EZ.
- Is Berkeley House a listed building?
- Berkeley House is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Berkeley House a protected site?
- Yes — Berkeley House is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Berkeley House?
- The nearest railway station is Rochester, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME1 1EZ.