Rochester Cathedral bosses hit back over crazy golf controversy

Published: 14:28, 31 July 2019

| Updated: 12:35, 01 August 2019

Bosses at Rochester Cathedral have defended their decision to open a crazy golf course in the historic building.

The nine-hole bridge themed adventure course in the medieval nave was designed to encourage more people in to find out what goes on there.

But some have branded it a 'serious mistake' and 'born of desperation'.

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