Durham Cathedral Tower
Durham City
County Durham
DH1 3EH
Tel: +44 191 338 7178
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Prices
Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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Adult | £7.50 per ticket type |
Child 8-17 | Free |
Child (8-17 years old) Free - Young climbers must be accompanied by someone over 18 years of age.
Unfortunately those under 8 years old cannot climb the tower.
Tickets are available from the visitor desk inside the Cathedral or can be pre-booked online via the website. To check the tower opening please call the visitor desk on 0191 338 7178 or email visitor.desk@durhamcathedral.co.uk
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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
Access Information
Opening Times
2025 (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025) |
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* Please check Durham Cathedral website for full details of opening times.