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Read MoreRochester 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 MoreRochester 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 MoreExplore humanity’s journey through the ages as Luxmuralis return to Rochester Cathedral from 30 September – 4 October 2025.
Read MoreAnnouncing 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 MoreOver Holy Week a special exhibition entitled Women in Scripture: Paintings, Poems and Anthems was exhibited at Rochester Cathedral.
Read MoreAfter 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 More2024 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 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 MoreOur 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 MoreA 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 MoreMarvel 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.
Read MoreDean of Rochester, Philip Hesketh looks back at 2023 at Rochester Cathedral in this short video.
Read MoreRochester Cathedral was thrilled to be the recipient of a grant from the Cathedral Music Support Programme. They join 28 other Anglican and Roman Catholic cathedrals and churches in receiving a share of £500,000 awarded by the Cathedral Music Trust.
Read MoreRochester Cathedral win Philanthropic Partner of the Year at the annual award show organised by the Kent Association for the Blind.
Read MoreA chance discovery has uncovered, what is believed to be the earliest live recording of a Cathedral choir. It was recorded nearly 100 years ago in 1926 right here in Rochester.
Read MoreOur choir were honoured to perform at St Paul’s Cathedral alongside the choirs of St Paul’s Cathedral and Durham Cathedral on the 7th May.
Read MoreOur summer exhibition opens on the 1st June. Meet Draco Roffensis - a spectacular dragon inspired by Textus Roffensis. Find out how you can get involved with creating this amazing artwork.
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Read MoreAfter over a year at Rochester Cathedral, the Fenland Black Oak Table has left Rochester Cathedral. A look back over the events and activities we’ve hosted around this spectacular table
Read MoreThe Cathedral Choristers have been recording a special song with the BBC supporting Maidstone United as they reach the 5th stage of the FA Cup.
Read MoreRochester Cathedral – a place of Christian worship since AD604. Located in the heart of Rochester on the banks of the River Medway in Kent.
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 Hours Monday to Friday 10:00 -17:00 Saturday 10:00 - 16:00 Sunday 12:00 - 16:00
