Durham Cathedral Tower
Durham City
County Durham
DH1 3EH
Tel: +44 191 338 7178
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Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| 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:
- John PMelbourne, AustraliaBreathtaking buildingWednesday, 17th June 2026Few buildings are as effectively positioned on a promontory above a river. Viewed from Prebends Bridge Durham is unmatched and it stands up well to closer inspection. Surely one of Britain’s greatest... Read full review
- Diana GShrewsbury, United KingdomThe Most Unspiritual CathedralMonday, 22nd June 2026Although magnificent in architecture and impressive in reliquary, the cathedral is one of the most unmoving and lacking in spirituality that I have visited (and there have been many). Many of the... Read full review
- Ruth LLytham St Anne's, United KingdomFabulous dog friendly cathedralWednesday, 24th June 2026Durham Cathedral is a beautiful peaceful ace on the top of a hill with a lovely river walk below. The cathedral and its grounds are dog friendly which was a great bonus for us Well worth a visit Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- Access Statement - Please see below
Access Information
Opening Times
| 2026 (1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026) |
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* Please check Durham Cathedral website for full details of opening times.


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