Title: Visit Rochester: Best of Rochester Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Rochester](https://expedia.ca/Rochester-Hotels.d553248635118485087.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Rochester](https://expedia.ca/Rochester-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635118485087.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Rochester Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Rochester.d553248635118485087.Car-Rental-Guide)[Rochester Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Rochester.d553248635118485087.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Rochester ## Travel Guide ![Roman tomb on Deer Street, near Rochester Northumberland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118485087/78036ab1-9c4b-4ac0-a2ba-2c6f1cd3cc66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Roman tomb on Deer Street, near Rochester Northumberland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118485087/78036ab1-9c4b-4ac0-a2ba-2c6f1cd3cc66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![War memorial at Rochester Interesting memorial by the A68.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118485087/28a7b59c-64a3-4bf1-9a4e-48848171121e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118485087/28a7b59c-64a3-4bf1-9a4e-48848171121e.jpg) by [Walter Baxter](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/6638) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Rochester Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. 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Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F03%2F2026&endDate=10%2F03%2F2026&selected=34915883&PinnedHotelID=34915883&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635118485087) ![Ednam House Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9060000/9050400/9050357/9cbfada4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ednam House Hotel Bridge St Kelso Scotland CA $85 CA $102 total Mar 1 - Mar 2 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Kelso. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (501 reviews) Lovely old building in great location. Clean and well presented. Lovely breakfast. Didn’t have dinner. Will definitely stay again. Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=9050357&PinnedHotelID=9050357&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635118485087) ![The George Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1060000/1050400/1050309/24524028_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The George Hotel B630, NE46 4EW Hexham England Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hexham. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 7.6/10 Good! (443 reviews) Stayed over New Year and decided to stay and extra night as we felt so comfortable as staff and food were good. Room was a little small for a 'premium ' but adequate. The bar/ lounge is great, lovely fires and a lot of residents brought their dog, the staff engaged with all👍👍. Look forward to seeing ... 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Popular attractions Jedburgh Castle & Jail Museum and Jedburgh Abbey ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews) Larkhall Burn A beautiful cottage, very clean and comfortable. Margaret was an excellent host, couldn’t have been more helpful and quick response to any communication. Reviewed on Sep 17, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Jedburgh-Hotels-Larkhall-Burn.h15251634.Hotel-Information) ![Rural comfort - Luxurious cottage with lovely walks on doorstep](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18769400/18769390/3e17496a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rural comfort - Luxurious cottage with lovely walks on doorstep Kelso SCT Stay at this cottage in Kelso. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Mellerstain House and Floors Castle are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews) Lovely Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Kelso-Hotels-Rural-Comfort-Luxurious-Cottage-With-Lovely-Walks-On-Doorstep.h18769390.Hotel-Information) ![Cosy cottage with delightful private garden and summerhouse.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32400000/32393700/32393666/7d8010fe_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cosy cottage with delightful private garden and summerhouse. Glanton ENG Stay at this cottage in Alnwick. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Branton Lakes and Pow Burn are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (173 reviews) The cottage was beautiful, inside and out, We loved our stay, in an exceptional clean tastefully, comfortable , Well equipped Cottage, The garden was gorgeous, Loved watching all the birds in the garden, enjoying seed and bread, They had a lovely Christmas day also. Thank you for welcome pack. 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See it perched on a hill in the city center. [](https://expedia.ca/St-James-Park-Newcastle-upon-Tyne.d6079501.Vacation-Attraction) ![Quayside which includes modern architecture, a river or creek and a bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126178/1b94f20a-ef8f-4445-93fd-d2eea136bcf1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Quayside 4.5/5(12 reviews) Cross a futuristic tilting bridge, peruse artistic centers and relax with a drink in this modern part of the city. [](https://expedia.ca/Quayside-Quayside.d6126178.Vacation-Attraction) ![Sage Gateshead featuring a city and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079491/8d94487b-95da-4ddb-9803-28ca31afeddd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Glasshouse 5/5(2 reviews) This riverside concert hall of futuristic design is among Europe’s leading venues. Enjoy its spectacular acoustics, divine auditoriums and international acts. [](https://expedia.ca/The-Glasshouse-Newcastle-upon-Tyne.d6079491.Vacation-Attraction) ![Northumbria University](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563123175/5b37be7a-3936-4693-a0b4-99c2daff82c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Northumbria University 4.5/5(3 reviews) The gleaming silver campus in central Newcastle is one of the U.K.’s newest universities. Its students have voted the city the country’s best for students. [](https://expedia.ca/Northumbria-University-Newcastle-City-Center.d553248621563123175.Vacation-Attraction) ![Crossing the Tyne @ Newcastle, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000662800/37348089-66e2-4240-ad32-cfe691eaf652.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne 4.5/5(3 reviews) Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, during your trip to Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Stroll along the area's riverfront, or simply savor its lively bars. [](https://expedia.ca/University-Of-Newcastle-Upon-Tyne-Newcastle-upon-Tyne.d6079511.Vacation-Attraction) ![Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal showing interior views and theatre scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079487/446e2b99-76fd-40a7-aebb-d8570935961d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal Enjoy artisanal ice cream between acts at a show in the stylish setting of one of England’s most glamorous and acclaimed theaters. [](https://expedia.ca/Newcastle-Upon-Tyne-Theatre-Royal-Newcastle-City-Center.d6079487.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Blackfriars](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2119199/094b263e-1215-43b3-a362-9a9199b367d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Guided City Walking Tour of Newcastle CA $56 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/guided-city-walking-tour-of-newcastle.a2119199.activity-details) ![Durham History Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48071729/dd8285fe-adef-4635-bb96-2a99ec770042.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Durham History Tour CA $34 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/durham-history-tour.a48071729.activity-details) ![Best of Newcastle Highlights Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44635690/a352b628-dfd9-484d-a8e5-1530dae4a717.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Best of Newcastle Highlights Walking Tour CA $37 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/best-of-newcastle-highlights-walking-tour.a44635690.activity-details) ![1.5 Hour Explore Newcastle Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3086367/0446de53-2797-47ad-acff-10898b5ac786.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 1.5 Hour Explore Newcastle Walking Tour CA $37 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/15-hour-explore-newcastle-walking-tour.a3086367.activity-details) ![River Tyne & Bridges](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4710019/9d31c5aa-ab66-41d5-a13f-51a3389d2a4a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 3 Hour Walking Tour through Newcastle upon Tyne CA $56 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/3-hour-walking-tour-through-newcastle-upon-tyne.a4710019.activity-details) ![Newcastle: Silent Disco Adventure Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4517391/0aed0656-6a84-4f19-9646-24bdf7dba03a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Newcastle: Silent Disco Adventure Tour CA $40 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/newcastle-silent-disco-adventure-tour.a4517391.activity-details) [See all activities in Rochester](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Rochester.d553248635118485087.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Rochester ![There has been a church on the site in Hexham, England, for over 1300 years since Etheldreda, Queen of Northumbria made a grant of lands to Wilfrid, Bishop of York. Of Wilfrid's Benedictine abbey, which was constructed almost entirely of material salvaged from nearby Roman ruins. The Abbey was built up during the 12th Century into its current form, with additions around the turn of the 20th Century. #LikeALocal #OnTheRoad](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4658/106c6075-7571-4f05-bc22-4f9ba27ebe59.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hexham ![A nice view of the river from the park side of town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5086/7fdceae3-d93c-44d4-b14d-715a0056167d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Morpeth ![Otterburn Ranges](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179940/41af7723-91ba-479a-88dc-423bb9e33932.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Otterburn ![Jedburgh Abbey in borders region of Scotland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602496/26292978-a98b-4c66-b2f9-bcaf66b7cef4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Jedburgh - Cities near Rochester - Places of interest [Hexham](https://expedia.ca/Hexham.dx4658)[Morpeth](https://expedia.ca/Morpeth.dx5086)[Otterburn](https://expedia.ca/Otterburn.dx179940)[Jedburgh](https://expedia.ca/Jedburgh.dx602496)[Newcastle-upon-Tyne](https://expedia.ca/Newcastle-Upon-Tyne.dx6084526)[Byrness](https://expedia.ca/Byrness.dx3000388001)[Tarset](https://expedia.ca/Tarset.dx993984106836525056) - [Northumberland National Park ](https://expedia.ca/Northumberland-National-Park-England.d6088311.Vacation-Attraction) - [Chillingham Castle ](https://expedia.ca/Chillingham-Castle-Alnwick.d6088313.Vacation-Attraction) - [Belsay Hall ](https://expedia.ca/Belsay-Hall-Newcastle-upon-Tyne.d6079443.Vacation-Attraction) - [Mary Queen of Scots House ](https://expedia.ca/Mary-Queen-Of-Scots-House-Jedburgh.d6092757.Vacation-Attraction) - [Monteviot House ](https://expedia.ca/Monteviot-House-Jedburgh.d6092759.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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