Where is Rochester Bridge?

Rochester Bridge is in London, United Kingdom (postcode ME2 4DT), in the parish of Medway, unparished area.

How do I get to Rochester Bridge?

The nearest railway station is Strood, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME2 4DT.

Who owns Rochester Bridge?

Rochester Bridge is owned by Rochester Bridge Trust (road and service bridges); Network Rail (railway bridge).

Is Rochester Bridge a protected site?

Yes — Rochester Bridge is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).

Is Rochester Bridge free to visit?

Yes, Rochester Bridge is free to enter.

How do I get to Rochester Bridge?

The nearest railway station is Strood, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME2 4DT.

Historic bridges · South East England

Rochester Bridge

Also known as: A2 Rochester Bridge

In or near Hoo St Werburgh.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Rochester Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

Rochester Bridge, historic bridges in South East England — Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station: Strood · 0.5 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Rochester Bridge, the nearest railway station is Strood, located 0.5 km away. Entry to the bridge is free. The postcode for sat-nav is ME2 4DT.

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Rochester Bridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Also known as: A2 Rochester Bridge. Coordinates: 51.3924°, 0.5008°.

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Official information

The Rochester Bridge Trust manages the historic Rochester Bridge, which has been a vital crossing since Roman times. Visitors can explore the Bridge Chapel and Chamber, which are open to the public during the summer season.

Protected designations

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Rochester Bridge is a bridge over the River Medway in Rochester, Kent, England. For centuries, it was the lowest fixed crossing of the river in South East England. There have been several generations of bridge at this spot, and the current "bridge" is in fact four separate bridges: the Old Bridge and New Bridge carrying the A2 road, Railway Bridge carrying the railway and the Service Bridge carrying service pipes and cables. The bridge links the towns of Strood and Rochester in Medway. All except the railway bridge are owned and maintained by the Rochester Bridge Trust.

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Background

Architecture

There are four extant bridges, and also the Roman bridge, and the Mediaeval bridge that was built 40m upstream, and the first railway bridge.

Description

| repeal_date = 1 August 1908 | amendments = Rochester Bridge Act 1584 | repealing_legislation = Rochester Bridge Act 1908 | related_legislation = | status = Repealed | original_text = https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=pst.000017915519&seq=717 | collapsed = yes }} The road bridges and the services bridge continue to be maintained by the Rochester Bridge Trust, the modern incarnation of the Wardens and Commonalty of Rochester Bridge, which was established by King Richard II's letters patent in 1399. The trust still owns some of the land gifted to the wardens and used the income derived from the endowments to pay for the new bridges in 1856 (now the westbound lanes of the A2) and 1970…

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Coordinates: 51.3924, 0.5008
District: Medway
Parish: Medway, unparished area
Postcode: ME2 4DT
Parliamentary constituency: Rochester and Strood
Established: 1856
Nearest railway station: Strood — 0.5 km
Opening: Daily 11am–4pm
Official site: www.rbt.org.uk

Sources

osm: w234521261 (ODbL)
wikipedia: Rochester Bridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: Rochester Bridge from Rochester Castle Gardens.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Rochester Bridge?: Rochester Bridge is in London, United Kingdom (postcode ME2 4DT), in the parish of Medway, unparished area.
What is Rochester Bridge?: Rochester Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Rochester Bridge?: The nearest railway station is Strood, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME2 4DT.
When was Rochester Bridge built?: Built or established in 1856.
Who owns Rochester Bridge?: Rochester Bridge is owned by Rochester Bridge Trust (road and service bridges); Network Rail (railway bridge).
Is Rochester Bridge a protected site?: Yes — Rochester Bridge is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
Is Rochester Bridge free to visit?: Yes, Rochester Bridge is free to enter.
How do I get to Rochester Bridge?: The nearest railway station is Strood, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME2 4DT.

Plan your visit

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