NUCLEUSFEST is here!
A summer celebration like no other is coming to Rochester — and you’re on the guest list!
This September, the spirit of Café Nucleus bursts beyond our walls and into the beautiful grounds of Fort Borstal, home of the Nucleus Winery, for one unforgettable day. It’s our way of saying thank you to the friends, guests, and community who have been part of our journey.
Prepare for a festival overflowing with everything you love about Café Nucleus… and more:
Live music & summer vibes
Delicious food & local wines
Laughter, sunshine & the full Café Nucleus experience
📍 Where: Fort Borstal, Fort Road, Rochester, Kent. ME1 3NN.
(Use ME1 3QS in your sat navs and go past the prisons)
How to find Fort Borstal
Head up Maidstone Road in Rochester until you reach the Shell garage. Directly opposite, turn into Sir Evelyn Road and follow it past the prisons. Take a right through the car park, keep going past the walls, and eventually you’ll see the turning on your left — that’s Fort Borstal!
🗓 When: Sunday 7th September 2025
🕛 Time: 12 PM – 7 PM
Tickets: Absolutely FREE — just ask for your golden ticket when you receive your bill at any Café Nucleus location.

