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
Free but pre-booking essential
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
Free but pre-booking essential
Create an awesome autumn crown in our fun craft activity £1 per crown. Drop in.
The always popular brass rubbing activity returns to Rochester Cathedral.
Drop In, £1 per rubbing
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
Discover the world of engineering in a series of fun and educational family activities.
Explore what happened at Rochester Cathedral during World War 2
Free
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
Messy Cathedral returns to Rochester Cathedral
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
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
Have a legendary Half Term at Rochester Cathedral. From tales of King Arthur and Robin Hood to the always popular Brass Rubbing.
Find out what activities we have for families over the Easter Holidays.
Please check service times if visiting during Holy Week (13th - 20th April)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Join us this October Half Term for fun family activities
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
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
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
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
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
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
Join us at Rochester Cathedral over the Easter Holidays for family activities.
Make an Easter Cross Bookmark: 4th April 13:30-15:30, 8th April 11:00-13:00 (Free, donations welcome)
Brass Rubbing: 11th and 12th April 13:30-15:00 (£1)
Cathedral Safari and Eagle Eye trails are available daily.
Fun for the whole family this October Half Term at Rochester Cathedral
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
