Threads through Creation is a spectacular sequence of twelve huge textile panels. It’s an exuberant retelling of the creation story in the book of Genesis, a retelling which many visitors will find both moving and breathtaking. Viewers are treated to a wonderful variety of colours, shapes, patterns – and of course lots of creatures!
Read MoreOpening the Textus 900 celebrations at Rochester Cathedral, three remarkable British Library manuscripts are now on display in the Cathedral Crypt exhibition Beauty and the Beasts.
Read MoreA series of exhibitions and events are set to mark 900 years since the compilation of the most exceptional treasure at Rochester Cathedral.
Read MoreArtists from Kent Association for the Blind Art Groups, Peer Arts and Deaf Peer Arts are delighted to share their exhibition inspired by Beauty and the Beasts in partnership with Dr Diane Heath and Martin Crowther from the NLHF Medieval Animals Heritage project at Canterbury Christ Church University.
Read MoreThe art installation Peace Doves by sculptor Peter Walker was hung in the nave of the Cathedral bringing a message of peace and hope.
Read MoreA spectacular 13m long table made from the wood of a 5,000 year old fossilised black oak tree.
Read MoreThis stunning lightshow by Luxmuralis saw the inside of the Cathedral transformed into a visual journey to reflect upon life on todays planet in a single 24-hour period.
Read MoreA British Museum Spotlight Loan Crossings: community and refuge is touring the Lampedusa Cross around the UK. The exhibition at Rochester Cathedral is a focus for several talks and events.
Read MoreGaia was a series of sustainability-themed events and reflections centered around Luke Jerram’s art installation.
Read MoreLeaves of the Trees saw the east end of the Cathedral carpeted with 5,000 metal leaves as part of an art display by Peter Walker.
Read MoreSpace Voyage was a spectacular internal sound and light show transforming the inside of the majestic Cathedral with scenes from cosmos and the history of spaceflight.
Read MoreThe Kent Corona Quilt was displayed in the Cathedral in May 17th, a locally made quilt commemorating those who have lost family or friends to Coronavirus.
Read MoreWhat do we actually know – and what does the traditional crib scene often get wrong – about the birth of Jesus of Nazareth?
Read MoreExplore the deep history and archaeology behind the cathedral and medieval priory in our new exhibition in the Cathedral Crypt.
Read MoreMuseum of the Moon is a touring artwork by UK artist Luke Jerram. Measuring seven metres in diameter, the moon features 120dpi detailed NASA imagery of the lunar surface.
Read MoreA bridge-themed adventure golf course by the Rochester Bridge Trust opened in the Nave of Rochester Cathedral in August 2019.
Read MoreEighteen transparent seated military figures representing former pupils of King’s School, Rochester, who gave their lives in the First World War.
Read MoreTo mark Remembrance Day in 2018 over 7,000 knitted poppies were displayed at Rochester Cathedral.
Read MoreTextus Roffensis featured as part of the ‘once-in-a-generation’ 2018-2019 exhibition Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms at the British Library.
Read MoreThe 2019 Crypt exhibition featured some of the finest sculptural fragments gathered from around the building over the last 200 years.
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Cathedral opening hours 10am - 4pm Monday to Saturday 1pm - 3pm Sunday
