Durham Cathedral
The College
Durham City
County Durham
DH1 3EH
Tel: +44 0191 338 7178
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Although Durham Cathedral does not charge an admission fee, it depends on donations from visitors to remain open. Please donate £5 per person if you are able to support Durham Cathedral's future.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous
WTTC Safe Travels 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous
TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025
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- Excellent5606
- Very Good1311
- Average183
- Poor64
- Terrible65
Recent Reviews:
- sheepygoldEaling, United KingdomOne of the most amazing buildings in the UKSaturday, 20th September 2025We visit the cathedral when we come to Durham. I don't give a donation on entry as I find the staff try and intimidate you into giving but we always spend money, having lunch, donating for candles... Read full review
- PAUL LTrip Type:FamilyDon’t forget the restaurant.Sunday, 21st September 2025Majestic cathedral, beautiful building and definitely worth a visit if you are in the area. I also wanted to mention the restaurant/cafe. We had a lovely lunch there at peak time on a Wednesday... Read full review
- tony rLeyland, United KingdomMassiveMonday, 22nd September 2025Free entry, but you can donate. There's lots to see comes with a café too you have to see it to get a sense of how much work has gone into this cathedral and how did they build it. You have to go... Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- Access Statement - Please see below
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp / Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant
Provider Facilities
- Event Venue
Provider Features
- In town/city centre
- Indoor Attraction
Access Information
Opening Times
2025 (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday - Saturday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
Sunday | 12:00 | - 16:00 |
Bank Holiday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
* Outside of these times, the cathedral is also open for public services. Find details on the Durham Cathedral website.
Sometimes repair work, a special event or service means that access to all or parts of the cathedral may be limited. Knowing that many people often travel from a distance to visit, the cathedral tries to minimise these times and includes information for people planning their visit on the Opening Times page of the Durham Cathedral website. You can also contact the visitor desk at Durham Cathedral on visitor.desk@durhamcathedral.co.uk or 0191 338 7178.
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A1(M). From the A1(M) take the A690 to Durham city centre. 3 Park and Ride facilities within the city.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest station is Durham Station. From the station go into the city centre and follow the signs for the cathedral or take the Cathedral Bus (every 20 minutes until 1730 - please ring for times 0870 608 2608).