Rochester Cathedral

Chapter Office
Garth House
The Precinct
Rochester
Kent
ME1 1SX
England

Website

Our website

www.rochestercathedral.org

E-mail

Adult tours and events

bookings@rochestercathedral.org

School and student visits

educationofficer@rochestercathedral.org

Telephone

Adult tours and events

01634 810073

School and student visits

01634 810066

Fax

General fax number

01634 401410

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Spire, Rochester Cathedral
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Rochester Cathedral is England's second oldest cathedral, having been founded in 604AD by Bishop Justus. The present building dates back to the work of the French monk, Gundulf, in 1080. The glorious Norman architecture of the nave, parts of the crypt, as well as one of the finest Romanesque facades in England, make this an inspirational place to visit. The Cathedral is blessed with some fine examples of later Gothic styles as well as the magnificent 14th century Chapter Library door. Hidden from view (although it can be viewed by special appointment) is one of the oldest doors in England.

Venue Type:

Sacred space

 Opening hours

Sun - Fri 07:30 – 18:00
Sat 07:30 - 17:00
Occasionally access may be restricted due to services or special events - information available on our website.
School visits from 10.00 weekdays.
All group visits must be pre-booked please.

 Admission charges

Suggested donation for individual adult visits
Guided tours: £4 per person
School visits: from £1.90 per pupil

 General services and facilities
  • Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
  • Guided tours
  • Pre-booking service for groups
  • Cafeteria
 Children and families
  • Events and resources for children and families
 Disability access
  • Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
  • Parking for disabled available
  • Toilets for disabled
  • Wheelchair access to some public areas
  • Wheelchairs available for loan
 Schools services and facilities
  • Direct teaching services for schools
  • Member of staff available with responsibility for education
  • Primary school education service available
  • Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
  • Secondary school education service available
  • Education facilities available
  • Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
 Research and adult learning
  • Library
 Commercial and hire services
  • Licensed for weddings

Additional info

Please contact us for group visits or regarding any special requirements.
Only members of the cathedral community are granted licenses for weddings.

Chapter Office
Garth House
The Precinct
Rochester
Kent
ME1 1SX
England

Website

Our website

www.rochestercathedral.org

E-mail

Adult tours and events

bookings@rochestercathedral.org

School and student visits

educationofficer@rochestercathedral.org

Telephone

Adult tours and events

01634 810073

School and student visits

01634 810066

Fax

General fax number

01634 401410

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.