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Durham Cathedral
The College
Durham City
County Durham
DH1 3EH
Tel: +44 0191 338 7178
OnlineBooking
Book Tickets
Prices
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
TripAdvisor
- Excellent5611
- Very Good1311
- Average183
- Poor64
- Terrible65
Recent Reviews:
- HeatherwillowDurham Cathedral is magnificent, spiritual and you leave there feeling at peace with the world
Monday, 6th October 2025Durham Cathedral is my spiritual home, and if anyone is in need of spiritual help, calm and peace, please visit. I find it helps my mental health, I leave feeling refreshed, peaceful and calm Read full review - Jo WDurham CathedralFriday, 17th October 2025I really enjoy looking around the cathedral and totally peaceful place to be. I even get to drive buses up to the Cathedral and Castle i have the best office job on the planet. Read full review
- JanetSmith95Nantwich, United KingdomMagnificentFriday, 17th October 2025Absolutely stunning. So much more impressive than York Minster with its location. Also lots to see on the inside. No admission fee though they ask for a donation. Worth £10 of anyone's money. 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) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Highlights...
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