Watch a tour
Choose a Tour to watch: An introduction | Safety first | An assembly |Setting the scene | New Bridge | Old Bridge Services Cantilever | Service Bridge | Rochester Esplanade – ground works | Rochester river wall | Enhancement lighting | Underdeck works | Esplanade Urban Realm | Heritage Lighting | Highlight & Wrap up tour
An introduction
An introduction to the Rochester Bridge Refurbishment Project and an explanation of why these tours have been created.
Safety first
Before we begin, make sure you are wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
An assembly
Introducing the refurbishment and the Trust to children.
Setting the scene
A history of 2,000 years of bridges at Rochester.
New Bridge
An introduction to the refurbishment works being carried out on the New Bridge.
Old Bridge Services Cantilever
A look at a hidden area to one side of the Old Bridge
Service Bridge
An introduction to the refurbishment works being carried out on the Service Bridge
Rochester Esplanade – ground works
An introduction to the ground works being carried out on Rochester Esplanade
Rochester river wall
An introduction to the works carried out to repair the river wall at Rochester
Enhancement lighting
Enhancement lighting is being installed on the Old Bridge – find out more in this short introduction
Underdeck works
An introduction to some of the activities carried out underneath the bridges.
Esplanade Urban Realm
An overview of the activities on Rochester Esplanade’s pedestrian area.
Heritage Lighting
Shedding light on the ornate lighting upgrade.
Highlight & Wrap up tour
Tour Guide and Bridge Programme Manager Kate shares her refurbishment highlights.