Visit England’s second oldest Cathedral
Rochester Cathedral was founded in AD 604. Every year we welcome thousands of visitors and worshippers through our doors.
Opening Hours
10am – 4pm Monday – Saturday
1pm – 3pm Sunday (Crypt Café and Exhibition closed all day)
On occasion, Rochester Cathedral is closed for large events or services. Please check for any upcoming closures here
Accessibility
There is access for wheelchairs through the North door into the Nave. There are WCs for people with disabilities in the Cathedral (by the South Door).
Please be aware that the Cathedral is a medieval building. Areas of the Cathedral have low lighting and uneven flooring.
For further information on Cathedral access, please see our Access Statement.
Visit our Access Guide on AccessAble [External Link] for more detailed information
Photography
Photography is allowed for personal use only. Photography for publication requires permission. Please contact the Cathedral for further details.
Photography, video or mobile phone recording is not allowed during services or rehearsals for services and concerts. We ask that visitors respect this sacred space and turn off their mobile phones during such times.
Security
The safety and security of our visitors are of the upmost importance to us at Rochester Cathedral.
All our Verger team have attended security training including counter terrorism. Our Welcoming team have also attended training ensuring we keep our visitors safe. We have a great relationship with the local police who regularly include us on their patrols. Trained Security guards are often in attendance during evening events.
Extensive CCTV is in operation throughout Rochester Cathedral.
Please note bags can not be left unattended at Rochester Cathedral.
Stay Alert
Help us keep everyone safe by staying alert and reporting anything which doesn’t seem right straight away to a member of staff, or to the police. You won’t be wasting anyone’s time and you’ll be helping us keep everyone safe.
