Lighting project at Rochester Cathedral showcased
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A project to improve lighting at Rochester Cathedral has been completed to spectacular results.
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Medway and Chalk art group visit to King's Orchard
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In August 2022, a group from Medway and Chalk art group came on a visit to King’s Orchard.
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Two members of the Rochester Cathedral Choir reach the semi-finals of the BBC Young Chorister of the Year 2022
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Rochester Cathedral is celebrating two members of its renowned choir reaching the semi-finals of BBC Young Chorister of the Year competition. Charlie Binney and Ingrid Linn beat hundreds of other choristers getting through to the final 10.
Read MoreSafeguarding Season 2022- November 8th - 28th
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Rochester Cathedral is marking a 3-week season of Safeguarding in 2022, in which we invite everyone to reflect on the past failures of the Church in protecting children and vulnerable adults, here in Rochester and elsewhere.
Read MoreDetails of our opening times and services as we remember Her Late Majesty the Queen
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We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of Her Majesty the Queen.
Special services will be taking place at Rochester Cathedral to pray for her, mark her death and commemorate her life. A condolence book will be available for visitors.
Updated 13/9
Read MoreBishops Gate restoration complete
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Over the course of the last few months, skilled masons from Sally Strachey Historic Conservation have been restoring the Bishop’s Gate. This substantial structure on the south side of the Cathedral stands on the public highway and is opposite the site of the medieval palace of the Bishop of Rochester.
Read MoreDr Ruth Valerio speaks at Rochester Cathedral
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Dr Ruth Valerio, Canon Theologian at Rochester Cathedral, spoke under Gaia on Wednesday 8th June. The audio for the lecture is now available online.
Read MoreThe Abrams on performing at Rochester Cathedral
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Canadian Country & Bluegrass band, The Abrams, performed on the 1st June at Rochester Cathedral. They are one of Canada’s biggest country and bluegrass bands.
Read MoreEarly English laws preserved in Textus Roffensis at Rochester Cathedral added to UNESCO register
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A collection of early English law codes preserved in a twelfth-century manuscript known as Textus Roffensis has been added to the UNESCO Memory of the World UK Register. The register honours documentary heritage of national significance including the Death Warrant of King Charles I, Magna Carta and the Churchill Archives.
Read MoreRochester Cathedral awarded prestigious Silver Eco Church Award
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Rochester Cathedral is delighted to announce it has been awarded a Silver Eco Church Award for its efforts towards sustainability and conservation.
Read MoreNational Learnt Lessons Review published into a previous Director of Music at Rochester Cathedral
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The National Safeguarding Team’s independent lessons learnt review into the recruitment and appointment of a previous Director of Music at Rochester Cathedral, has been published today, Thursday 26 May.
Read MoreLighting project at Rochester Cathedral completed
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A project to improve lighting at Rochester Cathedral has been completed to spectacular results.
Read MoreAppointment of Director of Music and Organist
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We are pleased to announce the appointment of Adrian Bawtree as Director of Music and Organist of Rochester Cathedral from September 2022. Adrian is currently Second Assistant Organist at Canterbury Cathedral and is well known at Rochester, having worked at the Cathedral as Organist 2013-2015 and Interim Director of Music 2018-2019.
Read MoreNew Bishop of Rochester announced
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DOWNING STREET has announced today, Thursday 31 March, that the new Bishop of Rochester will be the Rt Rev Jonathan Gibbs.
Jonathan is currently the Bishop of Huddersfield in the Diocese of Leeds and holds a national role in the Church of England as Lead Bishop for Safeguarding.
Announcing the Rochester Cathedral Organ Festival 2022
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Hear our spectacular organ being played by internationally acclaimed organists in the 2022 Rochester Cathedral Organ Festival. Some of the best organists based in the United Kingdom will be joining us here in Rochester.
Read MoreThe Dean talks about 604 Gin
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The Dean talks about Rochester Cathedral’s exclusive gin - 604
Read MoreDrop-in vaccination clinic opens at Rochester Cathedral
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Get your Covid-19 vaccine or booster jab in Rochester Cathedral’s stunning medieval nave on Saturdays through January and February. No need to book, just turn up.
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