Rochester trades on its past more than almost anywhere in Kent. The castle keep, the cathedral founded in AD 604, the cobbled High Street with its tea rooms, bookshops and antique dealers, and the Dickens and Sweeps festivals all bring visitors in from across the South East. For the independent shops, cafés, venues and guest houses that rely on them, the website, the photos and the social feed often decide whether a day-tripper finds them at all.
Dope Studio works from Union Park in Maidstone, just over Blue Bell Hill and a short drive from Rochester. We like to meet face to face, so you’re welcome at our office, we’re happy to come to you, and a video call is there if it’s easier. Our film crew also comes to Rochester for shoots and events. Here’s what we can do for a Rochester business:
Web Design & Development
Websites for High Street independents, heritage venues and hospitality businesses, built to take bookings and enquiries from visitors who found you on their phone. Explore web design in Rochester →
Video Production
Filming in and around the castle gardens, the cathedral precinct and the High Street, with crews on location for festivals, launches and events. Explore video production in Rochester →
Graphic Design
Menus, leaflets, event posters and window graphics that suit a historic street without looking old-fashioned. Explore graphic design in Rochester →
Branding & Visual Identity
Identities for new ventures opening on or near the High Street, and refreshes for long-standing Rochester names that need to reach a new audience. Explore branding in Rochester →
PPC, SEO & GEO
Search and ad campaigns that put you in front of people planning a day out in Rochester, as well as locals in ME1 and ME2. Explore SEO, PPC and GEO in Rochester →
Mobile App Development
Apps and web apps for venues, tours, membership schemes and bookings, designed for visitors on the move. Explore app development in Rochester →
We know the Medway towns well, and Rochester asks for a particular touch. A business here usually needs to appeal to two groups at once: tourists who come for the history and the festivals, and the growing number of residents in new developments such as Rochester Riverside. Good creative work speaks to both.
Close enough to film often
Rochester is a quick trip from our studio, so we can plan shoots around good light, quiet mornings on the High Street or a festival weekend without adding travel days to your budget.
Face to face, just over the hill
We’d rather talk things through in person. Pop into our Maidstone office, a short drive over Blue Bell Hill, or we’ll come to your shop, venue or office in Rochester. If a video call suits your day better, that works too.
One team for every channel
Web, video, print, branding, search and apps sit under one roof, so your festival poster, your homepage and your Instagram reels all look like they came from the same business.
Areas we cover around Rochester
As well as central Rochester and the High Street, we work with businesses in Strood across the river, Borstal, Frindsbury, Wainscott and Higham, and right through the neighbouring Medway towns of Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham. You can see the rest of the county on our areas we cover page.
Want to talk about a project? Call us on 01622 470474 or request a free quote.
Working with Dope Studio in Rochester: FAQs
Can you film on Rochester High Street or near the castle?
Yes. Our crew regularly films on location, and we'll help you work out timings and any permissions needed for public spaces, heritage sites or private venues before the shoot day.
Where would we meet you?
Wherever suits you. You're welcome at our office at Union Park in Maidstone, a short drive from Rochester, or we can come to your premises. We can also meet over a video call if that's easier.
Do you work with small independent shops?
Yes. Plenty of our work is with owner-run businesses, and we scope projects to fit what you actually need rather than a fixed package.
Can you help us get ready for a festival weekend?
We can. Give us enough notice and we can prepare posters, social content, landing pages and ads in time for the Sweeps or Dickens festivals, and film on the day if you want footage.
