Rochester Cathedral
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Rochester Cathedral was consecrated in AD604 and the present building initiated by Bishop Gundulf in 1080. The architecture is Norman, Gothic and Early-English Perpendicular with a fine crypt, medieval wall paintings and a magnificent 15th century chapter room doorway.
Rochester Cathedral is the second oldest in England. As you wander around this beautiful and spiritual cathedral you will see a fine collection of medieval wall paintings and the first genuine fresco to be painted in an English cathedral for nearly 800 years.
The cathedral’s ancient history is brought to life via new interactive exhibits, revealing the untold stories of its ancient stones. Visitors can now explore the cathedral using new leaflets, translated in several languages.
Interpretation panels at key locations compliment this by giving a broad overview of the historic site. Audio tours (available in several languages) with visual presentations projected on cathedral walls as you take the tour. For a broad and engaging tour, take a stroll with musician Jools Holland as he narrates. For the younger audience let Egburga Eagle show you around as she swoops in and out of the cathedral rafters or for a more relaxing and spiritual experience take the reflective tour.
Opening Times
| Open All Year |
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| 2012 (01/01/2012 - 31/12/2012) |
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Facilities
Provider Preferences
- Indoor Attraction
Accessibility
- Accessible Lift
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Hearing loop
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Information on Audio Tape on Request
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
- Wheelchair user accessible
Parking & Transport
- Parking (charge) - At nearby Pay and Display car parks
Catering
- On-Site cafe/restaurant - Refectory for light refreshments, open 0830-1630 Mon-Sat Tel: (01634) 400766.
Payment Methods
- Groups Accepted - Booking essential, non-cathedral guides by permit only (charges apply). No guided tours during services. Maximum size of group by arrangement.
Establishment Features
- Staff fluent in foreign languages ** (List of languages are separately given)
- Toilets
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
Languages spoken
- Dutch spoken
- French spoken
- German spoken
Audio Commentary in Foreign Languages
- French audio guide
- German audio guide
- Mandarin audio guide
- Polish audio guide
- Spanish audio guide
Prices
| Ticket Type | Tariff |
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| Free of charge to individuals | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Road Directions
From A2 follow signs to Rochester. the cathedral is in the heart of historic Rochester.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest rail station is Rochester, just a short walking distance from the cathedral.
