| Henry VIII at Rochester Cathedral |
Rumour has it that Henry VIII met 4th wife Anne of Cleves in or around the grounds of Rochester Cathedral. The legend tells that he spied on her through a hole built especially into a gate – didn’t like what he saw and promptly divorced her!
To mark the 500th anniversary of his accession to the throne, and as part of the Nationwide celebrations of this special year, Rochester Cathedral will host a number of free Tudor activities through August and September to help colour your summer!
The Flanders Mare
Come and see what really happened with a comic interpretation of that infamous meeting.
Tuesday 4th August, 11 am - War Memorial
Meet Henry and Anne and ask them yourself what they thought of it all.
Tuesday 4th August, 1:30 to 4:30pm - Rochester Castle gardens
The Tudors: Terrible or Terrific?
An exhibition to uncover the Tudors' relationship to Rochester and its Cathedral through the opposing stories of the Rochester martyrs: Bishops Fisher and Ridley.
Tuesday 4th August to Sunday 6th September - Rochester Cathedral
Tudor Dancing in the Nave
A chance to experience the history of the Cathedral in a new way with costumed Tudor dancing courtesy of Nonsuch Historical Dance Company. There's even an opportunity to have a go yourselves!
Tuesday 11th August, 2 to 4 pm - Rochester Cathedral
Brass Rubbing and Heraldry
Drop-in workshops for all the family.
Sunday 6th September, 12pm to 2:30pm - Rochester Cathedral
Tudor Evensong
Join the cast of Mediaeval Merriment as the regular Cathedral Evensong takes a new slant bringing the revelries to a close with Tudor Music and worship.
Sunday 6th September, 3.15pm - Rochester Cathedral
Plus: Tickle your taste buds – Tudor Style
The Cathedral Tea Rooms will be offering a variety of delicious Tudor-inspired dishes for your delectation.
