Durham Cathedral

The Cathedral Office
The College
Durham City
County Durham
DH1 3EH

Tel: +44 0191 338 7178

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view of Durham Cathedral from River Wear

Guide 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 MiscellaneousTripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016
  • Regional and MiscellaneousWTTC Safe Travels WTTC Safe Travels 2021

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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

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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