The principal service of Christmas day, with Holy Communion, sermon and carols for both the congregation and Cathedral
Our traditional Holy Communion on Christmas morning.
The Church’s traditional Christmas Service at Midnight
A traditional Christmas Carol Service with our Lay Clerks and Choristers on Christmas Eve
Over the Christmas period the Shop and Cafe will be operating different hours to usual.
Christmas Eve Shop open until 3pm, Café closed all day
Christmas Day Café and Shop closed
Boxing Day Shop open, Café closed
27th and 28th Café and Shop open
29th Shop open, Café closed
30th Café and Shop open
New Years Eve Shop open, Cafe closed
New Years Day Café and Shop closed
Hours return to normal from the 2nd January onward
This is the service for children aged 0-100. Featuring our Sunday Club and Choir
Choristers, candles and carols for everybody to join in: nothing compares with the experience of a traditional carol service in Rochester Cathedral, which has witnessed over a thousand Christmases.
Choristers, candles and carols for everybody to join in: nothing compares with the experience of a traditional carol service in Rochester Cathedral, which has witnessed over a thousand Christmases.
Following their sell-out tour in 2023, Wild Arts brings their trademark fresh and innovative approach to Handel's legendary telling of the Christmas story to Rochester Cathedral for the first time.
Ticketed
Rochester Cathedral’s renowned choir returns for our popular Christmas Carol concert, one of the highlights of the festive season. Buy your tickets now for this very special event, suitable for the whole family.
Sold Out
Join in with traditional carols at our family friendly Christingle Service.
Cancelled due to adverse weather conditions
The Cathedral will be open all day but due to the cancellation of the Dickensian Christmas Festival we have made the decision to cancel these services. This will allow us to accommodate more people throughout the day in a safe environment. We hope that informal festive music will be played throughout the day.
Medway Council have made the difficult decision to cancel the Rochester Dickensian Christmas Festival this weekend. Rochester Cathedral will remain open for visitors from 10am on Saturday and 11am on Sunday. However, we have made the decision to cancel our advertised Carol Services at 12:30 and 15:00 on both days to ensure the safety of visitors to Rochester.
KSS Air Ambulance Charity’s Festive Carol Service
A charity carol concert filled with carols, community, and festive readings.
Ticketed
All are welcome to join us at this special service as we mark the beginning of the season of Advent.
Rochester Cathedral
The Chapter Office
Garth House, The Precinct
Rochester
Kent, ME1 1SX
Telephone 01634 843366
Email info@rochestercathedral.org
Registered Charity Number 1206900
Cathedral Visiting House 10:00 -16:00 Monday to Saturday 13:00 - 15:00 Sunday
