May
16
1:00 PM13:00
Events at Rochester Cathedral
Filtering by: Family
Apr
4
to Apr 19
Family Activities this Easter Holiday
Find out what activities we have for families over the Easter Holidays.
Please check service times if visiting during Holy Week (29th March - 5th April)
Feb
20
10:30 AM10:30
Jonah and the Whale | The Family Trust
Join us for a captivating family event exploring the timeless and dramatic story of Jonah and the Whale retold using puppets and songs.
Suitable for children aged 4 - 11
Sold Out
Feb
17
10:30 AM10:30
Jonah and the Whale | The Family Trust
Join us for a captivating family event exploring the timeless and dramatic story of Jonah and the Whale retold using puppets and songs.
Suitable for children aged 4 - 11
Sold Out
Oct
22
11:00 AM11:00
Make an autumn crown
Create an awesome autumn crown in our fun craft activity £1 per crown. Drop in.
Oct
21
11:00 AM11:00
Brass Rubbing
The always popular brass rubbing activity returns to Rochester Cathedral.
Drop In, £1 per rubbing
Oct
17
10:00 AM10:00
Teddy Trail
It’s Ted’s birthday and his friends are bringing lots of yummy food for a special birthday meal. Explore the Cathedral looking out for the teddies to discover what they’ll be bringing to the party. Free
October Half Term Activity
Aug
1
10:00 AM10:00
Family Engineering Activities
Discover the world of engineering in a series of fun and educational family activities.
Aug
1
to Aug 31
Cathedral Uncovered: The World War Two Years
Explore what happened at Rochester Cathedral during World War 2
Free
Jul
26
to Aug 31
Adventure Golf
Outside in the gardens will be a bridge themed Adventure Golf course. The nine-hole course introduces different bridge types to participants with information panels explaining their construction and where real-world examples of each bridge can be seen.
Free Admission
May
28
11:30 AM11:30
Arthurian Tales | Rattlebox Theatre
Rattlebox Theatre presents a storytelling show featuring some of the well known (and less well known) folk tales of King Arthur and his companions- hear of mighty deeds and Giant killer Cats!
Ticketed
May
27
11:30 AM11:30
The Adventures of Robin Hood | Rattlebox Theatre
Come to the world of Sherwood Forest and hear an exciting mix of stories about Robin Hood and his merry band of Outlaws’ adventures!
Dave Oliver from Rattlebox Theatre will be telling these tales accompanied with evocative live music
Ticketed
May
26
to May 30
May Half Term at Rochester Cathedral
Have a legendary Half Term at Rochester Cathedral. From tales of King Arthur and Robin Hood to the always popular Brass Rubbing.
Apr
7
to Apr 28
Family Activities this Easter Holiday
Find out what activities we have for families over the Easter Holidays.
Please check service times if visiting during Holy Week (13th - 20th April)
Mar
27
10:15 AM10:15
Small Sounds
Looking for things to do with your baby or toddler in Rochester? Our brand new Small Sounds group is starting in 2025. This is an under 5s music session led by musicians from the Cathedral.
Free, pre-booking essential
Mar
20
10:15 AM10:15
Small Sounds
Looking for things to do with your baby or toddler in Rochester? Our brand new Small Sounds group is starting in 2025. This is an under 5s music session led by musicians from the Cathedral.
Free, pre-booking essential
Mar
13
10:15 AM10:15
Small Sounds
Looking for things to do with your baby or toddler in Rochester? Our brand new Small Sounds group is starting in 2025. This is an under 5s music session led by musicians from the Cathedral.
Free, pre-booking essential
Mar
6
10:15 AM10:15
Small Sounds
Photography taking place during session
Looking for things to do with your baby or toddler in Rochester? Our brand new Small Sounds group is starting in 2025. This is an under 5s music session led by musicians from the Cathedral.
Free, pre-booking essential
Feb
27
10:15 AM10:15
Small Sounds
Looking for things to do with your baby or toddler in Rochester? Our brand new Small Sounds group is starting in 2025. This is an under 5s music session led by musicians from the Cathedral.
Free, pre-booking essential
Feb
13
10:15 AM10:15
Small Sounds
Looking for things to do with your baby or toddler in Rochester? Our brand new Small Sounds group is starting in 2025. This is an under 5s music session led by musicians from the Cathedral.
Free, pre-booking essential
Feb
6
10:15 AM10:15
Small Sounds
Looking for things to do with your baby or toddler in Rochester? Our brand new Small Sounds group is starting in 2025. This is an under 5s music session led by musicians from the Cathedral.
Free, pre-booking essential
Jan
30
10:15 AM10:15
Small Sounds
Looking for things to do with your baby or toddler in Rochester? Our brand new Small Sounds group is starting in 2025. This is an under 5s music session led by musicians from the Cathedral.
Free, pre-booking essential
Jan
23
10:15 AM10:15
Small Sounds
Looking for things to do with your baby or toddler in Rochester? Our brand new Small Sounds group is starting in 2025. This is an under 5s music session led by musicians from the Cathedral.
Free, pre-booking essential
Jan
16
10:15 AM10:15
Small Sounds
Fully Booked
Looking for things to do with your baby or toddler in Rochester? Our brand new Small Sounds group is starting in 2025. This is an under 5s music session led by musicians from the Cathedral.
Free, pre-booking essential
Oct
19
to Nov 2
October Half Term Family Activities
Join us this October Half Term for fun family activities
Aug
20
to Aug 30
Garden Games
Challenge your family and friends with our fun outdoor games this summer in our gardens. Tuesday and Fridays though August from 10:30-15:30. Weather dependent. Admission is free but donations are welcomed
Excluding 20th August
Aug
7
1:00 PM13:00
Beowulf Puppet Show
Rattlebox Theatre presents part of the famous Anglo-Saxon epic ‘BEOWULF’ in this small but perfectly formed adaption! This show employs engaging storytelling, combined with clever puppetry; using many beautifully made puppets, sets and props.
Not suitable for under 7s
Ticketed
Aug
6
11:30 AM11:30
Dragon Tales
Brought to you by Rattlebox Theatre
Storyteller Dave Oliver and medieval musician, Steve Tyler; will weave engaging folk stories of dragons with a live musical accompaniment on a variety of early instruments- including hurdy Gurdy, harp and percussion.. Entertaining for young, old and middle ages!
Ticketed
Jul
30
to Aug 30
Family Craft Activities
Be inspired by Draco Roffensis with our fun family craft activities this summer. We’ve got a packed programme of different dragon themed activities for the whole family. Charges apply
Tuesdays and Friday’s 11am - 3pm , 30th July - 30th August
Jul
30
to Aug 30
Riddle Trail
Riddle your way across Rochester Cathedral with this special trail. Discover how Anglo-Saxon’s loved riddles and have a go at solving riddles old and new.
During Cathedral opening hours, free
May
28
to May 31
Draco Roffensis Colouring Pages
Colour your own Draco Roffensis on our special colouring sheets
Tuesday 28th, Wednesday 29th, Friday 31st 11:00 - 14:30
Thursday 30th 13.30 - 15:30
Free
