Taking Flight is a celebration of Medway’s aviation history inspired by the Short Brothers and Short Scion Floatplane. A series of group artworks created by groups across Chatham, Gravesend, Canterbury, Bromley and Tunbridge Wells.
Free
Discover Rochester Cathedral on a guided tour this July. Find out when tours will take place here
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
Discover Rochester Cathedral on a guided tour this August. Find out when tours will take place here
Explore what happened at Rochester Cathedral during World War 2
Free
Discover the world of engineering in a series of fun and educational family activities.
Find out how World War II impacted on Rochester Cathedral on a 30 minute, family friendly tour. Suitable for 8 years and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays in August at 11:00 and 12:00 (not running on the 27th August.
Ticketed
On selected evenings throughout August we will be open late. A chance to see the Short Scion Floatplane at Rochester Cathedral without the crowds.
Ticketed
We are offering relaxed slots to visit the Floatplane at Rochester Cathedral, specifically designed for individuals with neurodiverse conditions, including autism and sensory processing difficulties. These sessions provide an opportunity to enjoy the Floatplane in a quieter and more accommodating environment.
Free, prebooking essential
Volunteers from Medway Aircraft Preservation Society Ltd celebrate the painstaking restoration of the Short Scion Floatplane.
Prebooking essential
Martin Hubbard of the Short Brothers Aviation Heritage CIC introduces us to the early years of the company.
Prebooking essential
We are offering relaxed slots to visit the Floatplane at Rochester Cathedral, specifically designed for individuals with neurodiverse conditions, including autism and sensory processing difficulties. These sessions provide an opportunity to enjoy the Floatplane in a quieter and more accommodating environment.
Free, prebooking essential
On selected evenings throughout August we will be open late. A chance to see the Short Scion Floatplane at Rochester Cathedral without the crowds.
Ticketed
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
On selected evenings throughout August we will be open late. A chance to see the Short Scion Floatplane at Rochester Cathedral without the crowds.
Ticketed
We are offering relaxed slots to visit the Floatplane at Rochester Cathedral, specifically designed for individuals with neurodiverse conditions, including autism and sensory processing difficulties. These sessions provide an opportunity to enjoy the Floatplane in a quieter and more accommodating environment.
Free, prebooking essential
Martin Hubbard of the Short Brothers Aviation Heritage CIC introduces us to the early years of the company.
Prebooking essential
Join us for an exclusive ‘farewell to the floatplane’ evening to celebrate the incredible Short Scion Floatplane and the accompanying Pioneers of Flight exhibition. Includes an opportunity to meet the curator of our Pioneers of Flight exhibition.
Ticketed
Calling all Coldplay fans... you've been waiting for Something Just Like This! The Music Of Coldplay By Candlelight is coming to Rochester Cathedral
Ticketed
The Music of Fleetwood Mac by Candlelight comes to Rochester Cathedral
Featuring a spectacular cast of West End Singers and epic live band, join us for a landslide concert, jam packed with Fleetwood Mac hits, as you’ve never heard them before!
Ticketed
Friends of Rochester Cathedral Event
A five day coach trip of South Wales. Explore beautiful locations including the Brecon Mountains and Cardiff.
Pre-booking essential
Could you walk barefoot on LEGO® to help support Rochester Cathedral?
Get ahead on Christmas shopping in this special market raising money for charitable groups. They’ll be selling handmade items, artworks and goods in the historic Nave of Rochester Cathedral.
Eynsford Concert Band presents a concert of music to commemorate the end of World War 2, along with the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Britain and Dunkirk.
Ticketed
Rochester Cathedral Jazz and Blues Festival Fringe Event
There can be no denying that the pyrotechnic Snowboy And The Latin Section are Europe’s leading Afro Cuban Jazz group. From their debut release in 1985, they have released 16 albums and played concerts and festivals in over 22 countries, from Holland to Australia, from Japan to Scotland.
Ticketed
Jazz & Blues Festival 2025
The BBC Big Band return with a new show inspired by the swinging singers and classic Big Bands. Explore the music made popular by the giants of Swing.
Ticketed
Jazz & Blues Festival 2025
For over 30 years, the James Taylor Quartet have set the standard for the coolest sounds in funky acid jazz. On dozens of mighty albums and at their legendary gigs at home and around the world, they’ve quietly become a byword for distinguished British creativity.
Ticketed
Rochester Cathedral Jazz and Blues Festival Fringe Event
The Ronnie Scott's All Stars are the 'house' band at Ronnie Scott's. This show is a history of the club from its origins through to the present day featuring class music from the jazz greats who have performed at the club over its incredible 60+ year history.
Ticketed
Friends of Rochester Cathedral Event
The Friends of Rochester Cathedral Annual Advent Lunch at the Masonic Hall in Rochester.
Pre-booking essential
Friends of Rochester Cathedral Event
The City of Rochester Orchestra will perform in a concert of Viennese music in the Cathedral Nave. This will be the fourth such concert in what has become an annual event and fundraiser.
Pre-booking essential
Calling all Dancing Queens! Combining the unmistakable harmonies, colourful costumes, and dazzling performances, this smash-hit tribute show brings all ABBA’s No1 hits to the stage.
Ticketed
Pack your bags, strap yourself in, zero hour 7.30pm, for a night like no other as we celebrate Sir Elton John!
Ticketed
Ben Portsmouth brings his jaw-dropping tribute to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll!
Witnessing sellouts on the same Vegas stage as Elvis, to London’s West End, join us for a stunning evening of Elvis’ most loved songs from the 50’s, ’68 comeback and the Vegas years.
Ticketed
We will be tuning our organ during the day. We have to do this to keep all the pipes working correctly. It can be quite loud and disruptive so we apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Join Vox Anima London for the finale concert of the International Children's Choir Festival 2025
Ticketed
The Friends of Rochester Cathedral AGM and Coffee Morning.
Join us at Rochester Cathedral for Refugee Week to hear Child Migrant Voices with Amber Butchart and author Eithne Nightingale.
TIcketed
Sold Out
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.
Ticketed
Medway Voluntary Action presents…
Interested in volunteering in Medway? This Volunteers Week, why not find out what opportunities there are for volunteering across Medway.
Ben Portsmouth brings his jaw-dropping tribute to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll!
Witnessing sellouts on the same Vegas stage as Elvis, to London’s West End, join us for a stunning evening of Elvis’ most loved songs from the 50’s, ’68 comeback and the Vegas years.
Ticketed
Discover Rochester Cathedral on a guided tour this June. Find out when tours will take place here
Messy Cathedral returns to Rochester Cathedral
A funeral will be taking place in our Nave. The Café will remain open and all services will continue as usual.
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
Rattlebox Theatre return to Rochester Cathedral with two new shows this May Half Term. Hear thrilling tales of King Arthur and Robin Hood.
Ticketed
Have a legendary Half Term at Rochester Cathedral. From tales of King Arthur and Robin Hood to the always popular Brass Rubbing.
Join our Head Gardener to explore some of Rochester Cathedral’s beautiful secret and public gardens this springtime.
Ticketed
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 House 10:00 -16:00 Monday to Saturday 13:00 - 15:00 Sunday
