Family visits
We aim to offer families a fun, educational time when they visit Rochester Cathedral. We have lots of fun activities you can do at home or download to do when you’re at the Cathedral. Keep an eye on our website and social media for details of special family activities.
Visiting with a school or other Education group? Find out more about what we offer here
Upcoming Family Activities
Find out what activities we have for families over the Easter Holidays.
Please check service times if visiting during Holy Week (13th - 20th April)
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
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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
Free downloadable activities and worksheets
Find out about the important people commemorated in statues at Rochester Cathedral and draw your own timeline full of the important people in your life.
Explore the beautiful art of Rochester Cathedral and discover the difficulties of drawing upside down
Green men can be found all over the Cathedral. Make your own version.
Learn about the coats of arms around the Cathedral and design your own.
Take inspiration from the carved stone faces around the Cathedral and make your own
Find out about William of Perth and make a hat like the one on this stained glass window
Cathedral Trails - Download before or after your visit
Spot the furniture and decoration shown in the photographs and find out about the cathedral as you explore.
Search out the memorial stones and monuments shown in the photographs to find out more about people linked to this building.
Special Activities and Events

Meet a medieval monk or nun Our time travelling monks and nuns pop into the cathedral at various times during school holidays. Join them to try your hand at calligraphy or even join in with some monastic music. Check What's on for upcoming Fun Days.
School holiday fun Various activities throughout the year. Check What's on for upcoming School holiday fun.
20 minute family friendly tours Available at various times. Pre-booking essential.
Call 01634 810066 or email educationofficer@rochestercathedral.org
Volunteer with us
Would you like to help us run school sessions and family activities? Visit our volunteering page to find out mor