A special service of Choral Evensong for Safeguarding season.

Hear about the inspiring work of the East Jerusalem YMCA as it works with young people to recover from the trauma of military detention. In partnership with Embrace the Middle East

Free but pre-booking essential

Our All Souls Solemn Eucharist will take place on Tuesday 4th November at 17:30. This will be a Requiem Eucharist sung by the Choristers and Voluntary Choir. It will include excerpts from Durufle’s Requiem

The final UK event celebrating the publication of The Map of Bones. A literary evening with Kate Mosse CBE, the international bestselling writer, historia n, playwright and performer for her final UK event celebrating the publication of THE MAP OF BONES

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On the 15th October we will be offering a place of reflection and prayer for those who have experienced the trauma and sorrow of losing a baby. The Cathedral will be open between 18:30-19:45. Our spire will also be lit pink and blue for the Wave of Light.

In collaboration with Abigail’s Footsteps

The Baton of Hope tour will visit Rochester Cathedral on Monday 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. As part of its national tour in 2025, the Baton will travel to 20 cities and towns across Kent where it will be carried by over 130 local people.

A specially tailored event for blind and visually impaired audiences and their families.

Join us for a tour of the Short Scion Floatplane on display in the Nave of Rochester Cathedral. Recently restored by MAPSL, with thanks to a grant from the Rochester Bridge Trust. The tour will also include the Pioneers of Flight exhibition in the Crypt which explores Medway’s aviation history and Taking Flight by members of Kent Association for the Blind.

Free, prebooking essential

Join us at Rochester Cathedral for Refugee Week to hear Child Migrant Voices with Amber Butchart and author Eithne Nightingale.

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Rochester Cathedral is opening its secret gardens to the public for one day this summer.  Hidden behind the Cathedral are 3 acres of gardens. These are usually closed to the public but on Friday 13th June the gardens will be opened to ticket holders as part of a project to increase access to this beautiful space.

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Medway Voluntary Action presents…

Interested in volunteering in Medway? This Volunteers Week, why not find out what opportunities there are for volunteering across Medway.

We will be marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day at Rochester Cathedral with a special service beginning at 17:30.

See Rochester Cathedral bathed in the light of the Red Planet

On selected evenings Rochester Cathedral will be open late. See Mars glow as the sun sets. Don’t miss this opportunity to see Luke Jerram’s stunning artwork come to life.

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See Rochester Cathedral bathed in the light of the Red Planet

On selected evenings Rochester Cathedral will be open late. See Mars glow as the sun sets. Don’t miss this opportunity to see Luke Jerram’s stunning artwork come to life.

Ticketed

See Rochester Cathedral bathed in the light of the Red Planet

On selected evenings Rochester Cathedral will be open late. See Mars glow as the sun sets. Don’t miss this opportunity to see Luke Jerram’s stunning artwork come to life.

Ticketed

See Rochester Cathedral bathed in the light of the Red Planet

On selected evenings Rochester Cathedral will be open late. See Mars glow as the sun sets. Don’t miss this opportunity to see Luke Jerram’s stunning artwork come to life.

Ticketed

See Rochester Cathedral bathed in the light of the Red Planet

On selected evenings Rochester Cathedral will be open late. See Mars glow as the sun sets. Don’t miss this opportunity to see Luke Jerram’s stunning artwork come to life.

Ticketed

See Rochester Cathedral bathed in the light of the Red Planet

On selected evenings Rochester Cathedral will be open late. See Mars glow as the sun sets. Don’t miss this opportunity to see Luke Jerram’s stunning artwork come to life.

Ticketed

On All Souls’ Day Saturday 2nd November at 1515 there will be a Requiem Eucharist, sung by the Cathedral Voluntary Choir. It will include excerpts from Faure’s Requiem.

Do you enjoy knitting or crocheting? Why not come along to the Making Miracles Big Knit?

Rochester Cathedral marks United Nations Day in collaboration with Medway United Nations Association

On the 15th October we will be offering a place of reflection and prayer for those who have experienced the trauma and sorrow of losing a baby. The Cathedral will be open between 6.30pm -8pm. Our spire will also be lit pink and blue for the Wave of Light.

In collaboration with Abigail’s Footsteps

Discover more about the rarely seen Sir Joshua Reynolds painting of former Bishop of Rochester John Thomas. Professor Robin Simon will be speaking about this stunning painting of Bishop Thomas.

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All are welcome to join us for our Dementia Awareness Day. Suitable for those living with or supporting those with dementia

Interested in becoming a volunteer at Rochester Cathedral? Come along to our Volunteer Open Day.

We welcome all within the LGBTQI+ community and all who are seeking a place to encounter Christ. The group meets regularly at Rochester Cathedral.