Rochester Cathedral awarded title of Awareness Ambassadors for Peace
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Rochester Cathedral honoured to be named Awareness Ambassadors for Peace at a Gala Dinner.
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A community effort - the refurbishment of the Royal Engineers Summer House →
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An article by Adrian Bawtree, Director of Music, on the community project leading to the refurbishment of the Royal Engineers Summer House in the gardens of Rochester Cathedral.
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Read MoreSafeguarding Season 2025
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Rochester Cathedral is marking a month-long season of Safeguarding this year, 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 MoreCathedral Green Spaces and Garden Project Awarded UKSPF Funding
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We are delighted to share that the Cathedral Green Spaces and Garden Project has been awarded UKSPF Year 4 funding to support the next stage of the Rochester Cathedral Gardens and Green Spaces initiative.
Read MoreA message from Dean Philip following the announcement of the new Archbishop of Canterbury
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A message from Dean Philip welcoming Dame Sarah Mullally as the next Archbishop of Canterbury
Read MoreFormal notice of consultation to changes to the Cathedral's Constitution and Statutes
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The Cathedral’s governing body, the Chapter, in consultation with the Bishop of Rochester is proposing changes to its Constitution and Statutes.
Read MoreBaton of Hope visits Rochester Cathedral as part of national tour
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The Baton of Hope tour visited Rochester Cathedral on the 22nd September. The Baton of Hope is the UK’s largest suicide prevention initiative, which aims to break the silence around mental health and offer hope to those affected by suicide
Read MoreFloatplane attracts record-breaking visitor numbers at Rochester Cathedral
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Rochester Cathedral is celebrating its busiest August on record after welcoming an incredible 59,500 visitors during the month. The arrival of a newly restored Short Scion Floatplane, built just a short distance away at the historic Short Brothers Factory, captured imaginations and drew crowds in unprecedented numbers.
Read MoreCathedral User Survey
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Theos is conducting research in partnership with the Association of English Cathedrals to understand the role of cathedrals in England today. As part of this, we are conducting a survey looking at the views and experiences of people who visit, work with or come into contact with cathedrals, so that those cathedrals can better understand and serve their communities.
Read MoreDuchess of Edinburgh visits Rochester Cathedral Garden Open Day
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Rochester Cathedral was honoured to welcome HRH, the Duchess of Edinburgh, on the 13th June. Her Royal Highness was visiting the secret gardens behind the Cathedral which were opened to the public for one day this year.
Read MoreExhibition to tell the fascinating story of Medway’s role in aviation history, supported by the Heritage Fund
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Rochester Cathedral is delighted to announce a £36,414 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to explore the pivotal role Medway played in aviation history and the lasting impact of the Short Brothers in an exhibition this August.
Read MoreTravel through Time at Rochester Cathedral this Autumn
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Explore humanity’s journey through the ages as Luxmuralis return to Rochester Cathedral from 30 September – 4 October 2025.
Read MoreShort Floatplane landing at Rochester Cathedral this August
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Announcing our exciting summer exhibition celebrating Medway’s aviation history.. This August we’ll be displaying a recently restored Short Scion Floatplane in our Nave in collaboration with Rochester Bridge Trust.
Read MoreWomen in Scripture exhibition inspires over Holy Week
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Over Holy Week a special exhibition entitled Women in Scripture: Paintings, Poems and Anthems was exhibited at Rochester Cathedral.
Read MoreThousands visit Mars: War and Peace at Rochester Cathedral
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After nearly a month at Rochester Cathedral, Mars: War and Peace has left. The stunning artwork by Luke Jerram was visiting by thousands of visitors at Rochester Cathedral.
Read MoreA look back at 2024
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2024 has been an incredible year at Rochester Cathedral. Dean Philip looks back at just some of the amazing things we’ve been up to.
Read MoreRochester Cathedral Hosts Royal "Together at Christmas" Community Carol Service
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Rochester Cathedral was privileged to host a special "Together at Christmas" Carol Service on 2nd December, celebrating local community heroes and the spirit of human connection during the festive season. The event, supported by The Royal Foundation, was part of a nationwide series of community carol services.
Read MoreIntroducing the new look 604 Gin
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Our popular 604 Gin has had a redesign. The stunning new label is inspired by the intricate architectural details of Rochester Cathedral, England’s second oldest Cathedral.
Read MoreCathedral garden project receives grant from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund
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A project to transform parts of Rochester Cathedral’s secret gardens into a wellbeing space is underway thanks to a grant from the UK Share Prosperity Fund.
Read MoreJourney to Mars in February at Rochester Cathedral
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Marvel at the spectacle of the red planet. Luke Jerram’s Mars: War and Peace is coming to Rochester Cathedral in February 2025. The incredible artwork follows his previous astronomical artworks Museum of the Moon and Gaia, which drew record visitor numbers to the Cathedral in 2020 and 2022.
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