We are pleased to announce the appointment of Adrian Bawtree as Director of Music and Organist of Rochester Cathedral from September 2022. Adrian is currently Second Assistant Organist at Canterbury Cathedral and is well known at Rochester, having worked at the Cathedral as Organist 2013-2015 and Interim Director of Music 2018-2019.
Read MoreDOWNING STREET has announced today, Thursday 31 March, that the new Bishop of Rochester will be the Rt Rev Jonathan Gibbs.
Jonathan is currently the Bishop of Huddersfield in the Diocese of Leeds and holds a national role in the Church of England as Lead Bishop for Safeguarding.
Hear our spectacular organ being played by internationally acclaimed organists in the 2022 Rochester Cathedral Organ Festival. Some of the best organists based in the United Kingdom will be joining us here in Rochester.
Read MoreThe Dean talks about Rochester Cathedral’s exclusive gin - 604
Read MoreRochester Cathedral is once again open for school and group visits!
All group visits to the Cathedral and to Gaia must be pre-booked
Read MoreGet your Covid-19 vaccine or booster jab in Rochester Cathedral’s stunning medieval nave on Saturdays through January and February. No need to book, just turn up.
Read MoreA festive message to all on this Christmas morning
Read MoreA series of reflections by Canon Gordon Giles
Read MoreOur Choristers recently performed for HRH The Countess of Wessex at a fundraising dinner organised by the Rochester Cathedral Trust.
Read MoreA beautiful historic altar frontal has been restored by our Embroiders after 20 years and approximately 3,000 hours of work.
Read MoreDecember is a busy time at Rochester Cathedral. We have a number of private services during the month which mean we will have limited access to the Cathedral on some days.
Read MoreJoin us at Rochester Cathedral this Christmas. We’ve celebrated Christmas here for over 1400 years. We’d love for you to join us this year.
Read MoreRochester Cathedral have launched a new gin made by the team at Copper Rivet Distillery and inspired by the rich history of Rochester Cathedral. The gin called 604 will be available for purchase at Rochester Cathedral.
Read MoreIn October, David Ward, Chairman of Rochester Cathedral Business Guild hosted the Guild’s Annual Dinner, and it was great to be back face to face at our first event since lockdown.
Read MoreRochester Cathedral is undergoing a programme of building work to improve lighting within the Cathedral. Work will go on until Spring 2022.
Read MoreOur spire to turn pink and blue on Friday 15th for Baby Loss Awareness with the Nave open from 6.30pm for quiet contemplation and prayer.
Read MoreInformation for ticket holders for Space Voyage at Rochester Cathedral.
5th - 7th October 2021
This event is sold out. No tickets will be available on the night.
Read MoreBetween Safeguarding Sunday on the 10 October, and All Survivors’ Day on 3 November, Rochester Cathedral and the Diocese of Rochester, will mark a Safeguarding Season to raise awareness of a number of safeguarding issues that have implications for everyone.
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Rochester Cathedral
The Chapter Office
Garth House, The Precinct
Rochester
Kent, ME1 1SX
Telephone 01634 843366
Email info@rochestercathedral.org
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Cathedral Visiting House 10:00 -16:00 Monday to Saturday 13:00 - 15:00 Sunday
