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The Golden Lion Wetherspoon

147-149 High street
Rated 8.5 in 1016 reviews

The Golden Lion Wetherspoon, located in the historic town of Rochester, United Kingdom, offers a unique blend of comfort and charm, making it a preferred choice for travelers seeking a warm and inviting stay. Situated in the heart of this picturesque town, the hotel serves as an ideal base for exploring the many local attractions, such as Rochester Castle and the Guildhall Museum, both of which are just a short walk away.

Reflecting the character and heritage of Rochester, The Golden Lion Wetherspoon combines traditional architecture with modern conveniences. Guests can enjoy amenities such as complimentary Wi-Fi, comfortable bedding, and well-appointed rooms that cater to both business and leisure travelers. The hotel’s design thoughtfully respects its historic roots while offering stylish and functional accommodations.

The on-site dining experience at The Golden Lion Wetherspoon offers guests an opportunity to enjoy a range of dishes, from hearty breakfasts to classic British dinners. The pub, featuring an extensive selection of ales and beers, provides a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, perfect for unwinding after a day of sightseeing or work.

Staying at The Golden Lion Wetherspoon places guests at the heart of Rochester's vibrant community, where independent shops, cafes, and historic streets combine to create an authentic experience. Its dedicated staff adds to the welcoming ambiance, ensuring that each guest's needs are met with genuine hospitality. Whether visiting for business or pleasure, The Golden Lion Wetherspoon offers a reliable and comfortable escape in one of England’s most charming towns.

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Watling Street
Watling Street
Ancient trackway, one of the "Four Highways" of mediæval England
20m / 20yd
Rochester Cathedral
Rochester Cathedral
Norman church in Rochester, Medway, Kent, England, UK
310m / 340yd
HMS Gannet
HMS Gannet
1878 Doterel-class screw sloop
1.7km / 1.1mi
Rochester Castle
Rochester Castle
Castle in Rochester, Kent, South East England
460m / 0.29mi
HMS Ocelot
HMS Ocelot
1962 Oberon-class submarine
1.7km / 1mi
HMS Cavalier
HMS Cavalier
1944 C-class destroyer
1.6km / 1mi
Chatham Historic Dockyard
Chatham Historic Dockyard
Maritime museum in Chatham, Kent, England
1.2km / 0.76mi
U-475 Black Widow
U-475 Black Widow
1966 Foxtrot-class submarine
1km / 0.62mi
Chatham Naval Memorial
Chatham Naval Memorial
War memorial in Chatham, Kent, England, UK
1.7km / 1.1mi
St Michael the Archangel Church, Chatham
St Michael the Archangel Church, Chatham
Church in Kent, United Kingdom
1.3km / 0.78mi
Fort Amherst
Fort Amherst
Fort in Chatham, UK
1.2km / 0.76mi
Guildhall Museum, Rochester
Guildhall Museum, Rochester
Grade I listed local museum in Rochester, Kent, England, United Kingdom
0.5km / 0.33mi
Restoration House
Restoration House
Historic house and museum in Rochester, Kent, England, United Kingdom
170m / 180yd
Temple Manor
Temple Manor
Grade I listed historic house museum in Medway, United Kingdom
1.2km / 0.77mi
St. Margaret's Church
St. Margaret's Church
Church in Rochester, Medway, Kent, England, UK
0.5km / 0.33mi
Old Brook Pumping Station
Old Brook Pumping Station
Building in Chatham, Kent, England, UK
1.5km / 0.94mi
Horatio Herbert Kitchener
Horatio Herbert Kitchener
Statue in Chatham, Kent, England, UK
1.3km / 0.79mi
St Matthew's
Church in Rochester, Kent
2km / 1.2mi
Great Lines Heritage Park
Great Lines Heritage Park
Park in Medway, United Kingdom
1.7km / 1mi
The Brook
The Brook
Major street and urban area in Chatham, Kent, England
1.8km / 1.1mi
The Royal Dockyard Church
The Royal Dockyard Church
Church in Medway, UK
1.5km / 0.94mi
Emmaus Church Centre
Church in Chatham, Kent
1.4km / 0.88mi
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank
British banking and insurance holding company
1.2km / 0.76mi
The Thomas Waghorn
The Thomas Waghorn
Pub in Chatham, Kent, England
1.2km / 0.74mi
Statue of Thomas Waghorn
Statue of Thomas Waghorn
Statue in Medway, Kent, England, UK
1.2km / 0.76mi
Church of St John the Divine
Church of St John the Divine
Church in Medway, UK
1.2km / 0.73mi
Chatham Memorial Synagogue
Chatham Memorial Synagogue
Synagogue on the boundary between Chatham and Rochester, Kent, England, UK
0.7km / 0.42mi
The North Foreland Public House
The North Foreland Public House
Pub in Medway, Kent, England, UK
0.6km / 0.38mi
Chatham Central railway station
Chatham Central railway station
Former railway station in Chatham, Kent, England
0.5km / 0.32mi
St. Peter's Church Parish Centre
St. Peter's Church Parish Centre
Church in Rochester, Kent
0.8km / 0.47mi
Rochester Common Railway Station
Railway station in Rochester, the UK
390m / 420yd
All Saints
All Saints
Church in Medway, UK
1.5km / 0.95mi
Hayward House
Hayward House
Retirement home and historic building at 1-8 Corporation Street in Rochester, Kent, England
430m / 470yd
Rochester Bridge Railway Station
Rochester Bridge Railway Station
Railway station in Rochester, the UK
1km / 0.64mi
Church of St Nicholas
Church of St Nicholas
Church in Strood, Medway, Kent, England, UK
1.4km / 0.88mi
Diggerland
Diggerland
Company that operates theme parks inspired by diggers
1.9km / 1.2mi
PS Medway Queen
PS Medway Queen
1924 paddle steamer
3.6km / 2.2mi
Upnor Castle
Upnor Castle
Fort located on the River Medway in Kent
2.6km / 1.6mi
Royal Engineers Museum
Royal Engineers Museum
Military museum in Gillingham, Kent, England, UK
2.2km / 1.4mi
Fort Luton
Fort Luton
Medway fort
2.8km / 1.8mi
Fort Horsted
Fort in Medway, Kent, England, UK
3.1km / 2mi
Fort Bridgewoods
Former military facility in Medway, England
3.1km / 1.9mi
Fort Borstal
Fort Borstal
Fort in Medway, Kent, England, UK
2.1km / 1.3mi
St. George's Chapel, Chatham
St. George's Chapel, Chatham
Church in United Kingdom
2.2km / 1.4mi
Church of St Mary Magdalen
Church of St Mary Magdalen
Church in Medway, UK
3.9km / 2.4mi

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Watling Street
Watling Street
Ancient trackway, one of the "Four Highways" of mediæval England
20m / 20yd
Rochester Cathedral
Rochester Cathedral
Norman church in Rochester, Medway, Kent, England, UK
310m / 340yd
HMS Gannet
HMS Gannet
1878 Doterel-class screw sloop
1.7km / 1.1mi
Rochester Castle
Rochester Castle
Castle in Rochester, Kent, South East England
460m / 0.29mi
HMS Ocelot
HMS Ocelot
1962 Oberon-class submarine
1.7km / 1mi
HMS Cavalier
HMS Cavalier
1944 C-class destroyer
1.6km / 1mi
Chatham Historic Dockyard
Chatham Historic Dockyard
Maritime museum in Chatham, Kent, England
1.2km / 0.76mi
U-475 Black Widow
U-475 Black Widow
1966 Foxtrot-class submarine
1km / 0.62mi
Chatham Naval Memorial
Chatham Naval Memorial
War memorial in Chatham, Kent, England, UK
1.7km / 1.1mi
St Michael the Archangel Church, Chatham
St Michael the Archangel Church, Chatham
Church in Kent, United Kingdom
1.3km / 0.78mi
Fort Amherst
Fort Amherst
Fort in Chatham, UK
1.2km / 0.76mi
Guildhall Museum, Rochester
Guildhall Museum, Rochester
Grade I listed local museum in Rochester, Kent, England, United Kingdom
0.5km / 0.33mi
Restoration House
Restoration House
Historic house and museum in Rochester, Kent, England, United Kingdom
170m / 180yd
Temple Manor
Temple Manor
Grade I listed historic house museum in Medway, United Kingdom
1.2km / 0.77mi
St. Margaret's Church
St. Margaret's Church
Church in Rochester, Medway, Kent, England, UK
0.5km / 0.33mi
Old Brook Pumping Station
Old Brook Pumping Station
Building in Chatham, Kent, England, UK
1.5km / 0.94mi
Horatio Herbert Kitchener
Horatio Herbert Kitchener
Statue in Chatham, Kent, England, UK
1.3km / 0.79mi
St Matthew's
Church in Rochester, Kent
2km / 1.2mi
Great Lines Heritage Park
Great Lines Heritage Park
Park in Medway, United Kingdom
1.7km / 1mi
The Brook
The Brook
Major street and urban area in Chatham, Kent, England
1.8km / 1.1mi
The Royal Dockyard Church
The Royal Dockyard Church
Church in Medway, UK
1.5km / 0.94mi
Emmaus Church Centre
Church in Chatham, Kent
1.4km / 0.88mi
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank
British banking and insurance holding company
1.2km / 0.76mi
The Thomas Waghorn
The Thomas Waghorn
Pub in Chatham, Kent, England
1.2km / 0.74mi
Statue of Thomas Waghorn
Statue of Thomas Waghorn
Statue in Medway, Kent, England, UK
1.2km / 0.76mi
Church of St John the Divine
Church of St John the Divine
Church in Medway, UK
1.2km / 0.73mi
Chatham Memorial Synagogue
Chatham Memorial Synagogue
Synagogue on the boundary between Chatham and Rochester, Kent, England, UK
0.7km / 0.42mi
The North Foreland Public House
The North Foreland Public House
Pub in Medway, Kent, England, UK
0.6km / 0.38mi
Chatham Central railway station
Chatham Central railway station
Former railway station in Chatham, Kent, England
0.5km / 0.32mi
St. Peter's Church Parish Centre
St. Peter's Church Parish Centre
Church in Rochester, Kent
0.8km / 0.47mi

About Rochester

Rochester, located in Kent, offers a range of historical and cultural experiences that appeal to visitors. One of the most prominent attractions is Rochester Castle, which dates back to the 11th century. The castle's impressive ruins provide insight into the region's medieval history and offer scenic views of the surrounding area.

Another significant site is the Rochester Cathedral, known for its stunning architecture and rich history. This Norman cathedral features beautiful stained glass and intricate stonework, making it a peaceful place for reflection and exploration.

For those interested in literature, the Charles Dickens Centre is a must-visit. This small museum celebrates the life and works of the famous author, who had strong ties to the area. It offers a glimpse into Dickens' inspirations and contributions to literature.

Strolling along the Rochester High Street allows visitors to experience a mix of independent shops, cafes, and historical buildings. The street is lined with charming architecture and provides a vibrant atmosphere for leisurely exploration.

The Huguenot Museum offers insights into the history of the Huguenot community in Rochester, showcasing the impact of this group on local culture and trade. This museum highlights the significance of diversity and its role in shaping the town.

A visit to Fort Amherst adds another layer to the historical experience. This fortification system, dating back to the 18th century, features extensive tunnels and provides educational exhibits about military history in the region.

For outdoor enthusiasts, the Riverside Gardens offer a pleasant space to relax and enjoy views of the Medway River. This park is ideal for walking, picnicking, or simply unwinding in a picturesque setting.

Lastly, Rochester hosts various events throughout the year, including the Rochester Dickens Festival and the Rochester Sweeps Festival, which celebrate the town's cultural heritage and provide opportunities for community engagement. These events highlight local traditions and bring together residents and visitors alike.




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