Bring your group to Rochester Cathedral, England’s second oldest cathedral

Rochester Cathedral welcomes hundreds of groups from all around the world. We are a great destination for private groups, organised tours and coach parties. To find out more about bringing a student or school group to the Cathedral please click here.

We offer a wide range of activities for groups and are always happy to tailor our offer to your requirements where possible. Whether your group want a specialised tour and a slice of cake in our Café or just want to wander and soak up the atmosphere in our beautiful Cathedral – we are happy to accommodate your needs.

Guided Tours

Our team of trained guides will be able to lead you and your group on a fantastic journey through the Cathedral. They bring the fascinating history of Rochester Cathedral to life sharing interesting anecdotes and information which you could never discover on your own. Our guides are happy to tailor their tour to your interests from Benedictine monasticism, Norman architecture to Charles Dickens. 

Prices are from just £5.50 per person including entrance to the Cathedral. 

Catering

Enhance your visit to Rochester Cathedral by visiting the Café in the Crypt. Located in our recently restored 13th century Crypt, the Café is the perfect way to begin or end your visit to Rochester Cathedral. We offer a lovely selection of homemade cakes and simple sandwiches in a beautiful and unique setting. 

How to Book

Advanced booking is essential for all group visits to ensure guaranteed entry into the Cathedral. A group is considered as being ten or more adults. We respectfully ask student groups of any size to pre-book. Due to the nature of the Cathedral there are occasions where we are unable to allow entrance to unbooked groups so, to avoid disappointment, it is essential to book in advance. All prices include VAT.

Where possible all group booking are requested via email. If you would like to book a group visit to Rochester Cathedral, please email bookings@rochestercathedral.org.

Please note all bookings are considered at weekly meeting so there will be a delay confirming your visit.

Extend your visit

Why not make a full day of it in Rochester and explore the other attractions in the town? Rochester is a hidden gem in Kent and has excellent transport links with London and the rest of Kent. We are just 35 minutes from Central London by train. Find out about what else Rochester has to offer here

If you wish to discuss your group booking further please email bookings@rochestercathedral.org or call (01634) 843 366