A look back at 2024
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2024 has been an incredible year at Rochester Cathedral. Dean Philip looks back at just some of the amazing things we’ve been up to.
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Rochester Cathedral Hosts Royal "Together at Christmas" Community Carol Service
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Rochester 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 MoreIntroducing the new look 604 Gin
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Our 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 MoreCathedral garden project receives grant from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund
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A 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 MoreJourney to Mars in February at Rochester Cathedral
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Marvel 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 MoreA Year in Review | 2023
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Dean of Rochester, Philip Hesketh looks back at 2023 at Rochester Cathedral in this short video.
Read MoreRochester Cathedral receives grant to support the Music Department
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Rochester 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 at the Heart of KAB Awards
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Rochester Cathedral win Philanthropic Partner of the Year at the annual award show organised by the Kent Association for the Blind.
Read MoreEarliest known recording of a live Cathedral choir rediscovered.
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A 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 MoreChoir performs at St Paul's Cathedral for the 369th Clergy Support Trust Festival
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Our 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 MoreAnnouncing Draco Roffensis: The Rochester Dragon
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Our 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.
Part of Textus 900
Read MoreGoodbye to the Fenland Black Oak Table
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After 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 MoreChoristers record special song for BBC supporting Maidstone United
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The 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 MoreA Lent message from the Very Reverend Philip Hesketh, Dean of Rochester Cathedral
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Dean Hesketh reflects on the season of Lent
Read MoreRochester Cathedral becomes registered charity
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On the 6th February Rochester Cathedral officially became a registered charity.
Read MoreA Christmas message from the Very Reverend Philip Hesketh, Dean of Rochester Cathedral
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A message from our Dean on Christmas morning
Read MoreUpdate from the Cathedral following the fire of the 20th December
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Rochester Cathedral will remain closed to visitors tomorrow (22nd December) to allow more time for specialist cleaning and ventilation following a small fire on the 20th December. Our morning services will take place in the Ithamar Chapel. Our Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols service will start at 7.30pm with doors opening at 6.45pm. We will reopen to visitors on the 23rd December.
Read MoreStatement from the Cathedral following the attendance of the emergency services
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Today (20th December) a small fire broke out at Rochester Cathedral. The fire was quickly contained by Kent Fire and Rescue Service with no injuries. The Cathedral was evacuated as a precaution.
Read MoreThe man who loved Cathedrals
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Every Church of England Cathedral is to benefit from the generosity of one man who so loved cathedrals he spent ten years of his life on pilgrimage visiting each one and has left them all a bequest in his will. But the legacy is more than financial. Frank Buzzard, who died last year at the age of 95, wrote his own guide to each of the cathedrals too, ranging from short reports to what he called an “epic poem.”
Read MoreRepainting Joseph from our Nativity Scene
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The Joseph from our Nativity scene was beginning to look tired and in need of a repaint. Michael, our Facilities Maintenance Assistant explains how he went about restoring it.
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