Visitors to one British cathedral this summer won't find the usual set-up inside - instead the chairs have been pushed back in Rochester Cathedral to make space for a mini golf course.
The nave of Rochester Cathedral in Kent has been transformed into a nine-hole bridge-themed mini-golf course, which is free for visitors to play on.
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The Reverend Matthew Rushton said the course is about fun and education:
''Partly this is about people having fun in the cathedral; getting people perhaps who haven't been here before to come into the cathedral. But it also has a serious educational purpose as well.''
Developed by Rochester Bridge Trust, the course includes models of various famous bridges such as the Queen Elizabeth II bridge in Dartford and Tower Bridge in London.
It's hoped youngsters will learn about the structures as well as think about building bridges in their own lives and communities.
Visitor Simone English said her children were having a brilliant time, while Zoe Hill said it was great to see so many people out.
Despite positive feedback from those enjoying the new attraction, the reaction has been a mixed, with some people taking to Twitter to voice their concerns.
I was "ordained" as an Anglican in this Cathedral. What an embarrassing shambles. https://t.co/PoV5sZQdbm
— Fr David Palmer (@FrDavidPalmer) July 28, 2019
The course is not a permanent feature, but is open from 1 August until 1 September.
