We will be marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day at Rochester Cathedral with a special service beginning at 17:30.
Rochester Cathedral is opening its secret gardens to the public for one day this summer. Hidden behind the Cathedral are 3 acres of gardens. These are usually closed to the public but on Friday 13th June the gardens will be opened to ticket holders as part of a project to increase access to this beautiful space.
Ticketed
See Rochester Cathedral bathed in the light of the Red Planet
On selected evenings Rochester Cathedral will be open late. See Mars glow as the sun sets. Don’t miss this opportunity to see Luke Jerram’s stunning artwork come to life.
Ticketed
See Rochester Cathedral bathed in the light of the Red Planet
On selected evenings Rochester Cathedral will be open late. See Mars glow as the sun sets. Don’t miss this opportunity to see Luke Jerram’s stunning artwork come to life.
Ticketed
See Rochester Cathedral bathed in the light of the Red Planet
On selected evenings Rochester Cathedral will be open late. See Mars glow as the sun sets. Don’t miss this opportunity to see Luke Jerram’s stunning artwork come to life.
Ticketed
See Rochester Cathedral bathed in the light of the Red Planet
On selected evenings Rochester Cathedral will be open late. See Mars glow as the sun sets. Don’t miss this opportunity to see Luke Jerram’s stunning artwork come to life.
Ticketed
See Rochester Cathedral bathed in the light of the Red Planet
On selected evenings Rochester Cathedral will be open late. See Mars glow as the sun sets. Don’t miss this opportunity to see Luke Jerram’s stunning artwork come to life.
Ticketed
See Rochester Cathedral bathed in the light of the Red Planet
On selected evenings Rochester Cathedral will be open late. See Mars glow as the sun sets. Don’t miss this opportunity to see Luke Jerram’s stunning artwork come to life.
Ticketed
On All Souls’ Day Saturday 2nd November at 1515 there will be a Requiem Eucharist, sung by the Cathedral Voluntary Choir. It will include excerpts from Faure’s Requiem.
Do you enjoy knitting or crocheting? Why not come along to the Making Miracles Big Knit?
Rochester Cathedral marks United Nations Day in collaboration with Medway United Nations Association
On the 15th October we will be offering a place of reflection and prayer for those who have experienced the trauma and sorrow of losing a baby. The Cathedral will be open between 6.30pm -8pm. Our spire will also be lit pink and blue for the Wave of Light.
In collaboration with Abigail’s Footsteps
This brand new lightshow which incorporates iconic images including many from the British Library and the collections of Rochester Cathedral, brings to life the rich tapestry of Anglo-Saxon artefacts and medieval manuscripts in a spectacle that promises to captivate the senses and ignite the imagination
Ticketed
Draco Roffensis is taking flight between the 28th- 31st May. The Cathedral will be open but there will be restricted access to the Nave.
Discover more about the rarely seen Sir Joshua Reynolds painting of former Bishop of Rochester John Thomas. Professor Robin Simon will be speaking about this stunning painting of Bishop Thomas.
Ticketed
All are welcome to join us for our Dementia Awareness Day. Suitable for those living with or supporting those with dementia
Interested in becoming a volunteer at Rochester Cathedral? Come along to our Volunteer Open Day.
We welcome all within the LGBTQI+ community and all who are seeking a place to encounter Christ. The group meets regularly at Rochester Cathedral.
Throughout November we will be hosting a LOUDFence installation at Rochester Cathedral. Members of the public can tie ribbons and messages of commitment to and solidarity for victims and survivors of abuse.
The annual Big Knit will take place at Rochester Cathedral for Making Miracles.
On the 15th October we will be offering a place of reflection and prayer for those who have experienced the trauma and sorrow of losing a baby. The Cathedral will be open between 6.30pm -8pm. Our spire will also be lit pink and blue for the Wave of Light.
In collaboration with Abigail’s Footsteps
Explore and contemplate the contributions of science and human understanding of the physical world around us. A spectacular Son-et-Lumiere experience transforming the internal space of the Cathedral produced by Artistic Collaboration Luxmuralis
Book online
We welcome all within the LGBTQI+ community and all who are seeking a place to encounter Christ. The group meets regularly at Rochester Cathedral.
Luna Zsigo invites you to Rochester Cathedral for an imaginative art workshop inspired by Jacqui Parkinson’s breath-taking installation ‘Threads Through Creation’.
Sold Out Come join The Official Comedy Club for a fantastically, funny night of comedy in the medieval setting of Rochester Cathedral. Performed by 4 top professional comedians on the circuit gracing The Comedy Club's stage, you know you're in for a fantastic night out!
Book online
A Service of Thanksgiving at Rochester Cathedral for the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and his wife Queen Camilla
We will be opening their doors all day on the 6th May for people to come and celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III.
Visitors are encouraged to bring a picnic and a blanket along to the Cathedral to join others watching the Coronation. The Nave will be emptied of chairs allowing groups to picnic in the medieval Cathedral.
See Peace Doves illuminated after dark. A chance to see the stunning artwork by Peter Walker in the evening.
Charges apply, book online
See Peace Doves illuminated after dark. A chance to see the stunning artwork by Peter Walker in the evening.
Charges apply, book online
See Peace Doves illuminated after dark. A chance to see the stunning artwork by Peter Walker in the evening.
Charges apply, book online
Find out about the exquisite work our team of Volunteer Embroiderers does here at Rochester Cathedral.
They'll be demonstrating their skills and displaying some of their work on the Fenland Black Oak Table on Thursday 30th March from 12pm - 3pm.
Our magnificent organ will be tuned during the day. Please expect some noise and disruption to your visit.
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
