Dean of Rochester to Retire
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Please click to read the official press release regarding Dean Philip’s upcoming retirement.
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‘Gaslight’ Screening - Safeguarding Season 2026
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Attend a screening of ‘Gaslight’ as a part of our 2026 Safeguarding Season.
Tickets are free, but please do book your place.
Read MoreSacred Stones: Shared Stories
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Rochester Cathedral gains support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for plans to save and re-interpret the ancient ruins of its Chapter House and Cloisters.
Read MoreSafeguarding Season 2026
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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 MoreA Rose ‘Christening’ at Rochester Cathedral
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Britain’s first new rose christening recently took place at Rochester Cathedral.
Read MoreLiving Stones: English Cathedrals as Sacred Spaces in Changing Times
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‘Living Stones; English Cathedrals as Sacred Spaces in Changing Times’ - A study of Anglican Cathedrals.
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Tessa Campbell Fraser's Whales on display at Rochester Cathedral
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An awe-inspiring art installation is now open at Rochester Cathedral. Whales depicts three majestic sperm whales which will be suspended in the Nave. The thought-provoking and award-winning artwork is by artist Tessa Campbell Fraser and is presented in partnership with MESSUMS ORG.
10th February - 7th March
Read MoreRecord Visitor Numbers at Rochester Cathedral in 2025
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Rochester Cathedral welcomed the highest number of worshippers and visitors on record in 2025, with over 323,000 people visiting over the year. This marks a 23% increase from 2024, when 262,000 people came to the Cathedral.
Read MoreChanges in the Liturgy and Music Department
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Director of Music, Adrian Bawtree to take on new role supporting Chapter’s vision for the Cathedral and wide community in the context of Music, Arts and Wellbeing.
Read MoreFrom Chorister to Global Pop Star: The Musical Journey of King's School Head Boy, John F→
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It has been a whirlwind few months for King’s School Head Boy, and former Rochester Cathedral Chorister, John F. Following a thrilling journey documented in the Netflix docuseries Simon Cowell: The Next Act he has been revealed as one-seventh of the new British boyband signed to EMI/Universal, December 10
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Read MoreRochester Cathedral stars on the One Show
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Earlier in December we were delighted to welcome Adebanji Alade to Rochester Cathedral. He was here to film a piece for The One Show on BBC One shown on the 16th December.
Read MoreRochester 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.
Read MoreA 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.
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