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Durham Cathedral
The College
Durham City
County Durham
DH1 3EH
Tel: +44 0191 338 7178
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Admission suggestion | £3.00 per ticket type |
| Open Treasure: Adults | £7.50 per ticket type |
The Chapter of Durham is committed to providing free entry for all. When you visit, please donate as generously as you can so that free entry can remain. We suggest a donation of £3 per person. Admission to Open Treasure: Adults: £7.50, children aged 5-18: £2.50
Admission: Suggested donation £3.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016 - Visit Britain
We're Good To Go 2020
TripAdvisor
Certificate of Excellence 2020
- Excellent5256
- Very Good1217
- Average164
- Poor54
- Terrible48
Recent Reviews:
- AvrilmannDurham, United KingdomDisappointing visit
Wednesday, 16th September 2020Sadly, Durham Cathedral has lost its atmosphere. The piles of chairs could be put somewhere else & the one-way system is restricting & untidy. My friend & I have visited many times while on holiday... Read full review - HockeyDude62Sleaford, United KingdomAmazing Building
Wednesday, 16th September 2020Free entry whereby just a small donation is requested. The building is really beautiful and makes a dramatic sight when first seen. Couldn't go up the 365 steps to the tower but then because of... Read full review - jacquid111Snarestone, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesStunning Cathedral with great staff
Thursday, 17th September 2020Thrilled that we could visit the Cathedral which was stunning. The information provided was informative and the staff helpful and informative. Great building and the cloisters are amazing. Well... Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- Access Statement - Please see below
Access Information
Opening Times
| Season (1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2020) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Saturday | 09:30 | - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 09:30 | - 17:30 |
| Bank Holiday | 09:30 | - 18:00 |
* The cathedral is normally open from 7.30am to 6pm, but is open until 8pm from 1-5 July and from 22 July to 26 August 2019. The Cathedral is open for worship and private prayer between 0730 and 0930 Monday to Saturday; 0745 and 1230 on Sunday. Occasionally because of a special service or event full access to whole of the Cathedral may be restricted. Please contact the Cathedral Office if you wish to visit on a particular day, especially when travelling far.
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...
Durham City, Durham CityA beautiful city with winding cobbled streets packed with history, culture and stunning architecture. Guarded by the River Wear, Durham City with its dramatic skyline never fails to impress.
The Way of Light, HexhamWelcome to a breath-taking trail that transports you from the dawn of Christianity through to contemporary pilgrimage via Dark Ages battles that changed a region’s faith, abbeys that matched Rome for majesty and a stunning seminary that taught England ’s leading ecclesiastics.
The Angel's Way, Whitley BayTraverse Tyneside in all its multi-faceted allure, from a sandy seaside village to the site that once housed St Cuthbert’s remains through a titanic legacy of medieval magic, Industrial Age endeavour and sheer contemporary class.
The Way of Learning, JarrowGain the ultimate enlightenment on The Way of Learning as it takes you on the trail of England’s original scholar, the Venerable Bede through a rich legacy of the North East’s foremost industry, inventiveness and innovation.
The Way of Life, DarlingtonThe Way of Life is one wondrous route: healing waters, one of England ’s oldest churches and a palatial castle where Prince Bishops once resided, plus places where St Cuthbert made miracles occur.
The Way of Love, HartlepoolThe Way of Love follows the influence of three of the most important female figures in the establishment of Christianity in England - St Hilda, St Helena and St Mary Magdalene - whilst mixing maritime and mining heritage, nationally-important nature reserves and the North East’s iconic denes.
Friday, 16th October 2020 - Friday, 16th October 2020
Durham Cathedral: The Sixteen: The Choral Pilgrimage 2020: The Call of Rome - CANCELLEDThis year’s tour focuses on Rome, a city which has inspired countless pilgrimages, and where each of the four composers in this year’s programme created some of their finest work. 19:30- more info
Friday, 9th October 2020 - Friday, 9th October 2020
Durham Cathedral - Dave Finnegan's Commitments: Live at the Cathedral - CANCELLEDStelliferous Limited and Live at the Cathedral Ltd by arrangement with Piper Music Management presents Dave Finnegan’s Commitments and Lolly: Live at Durham Cathedral. Over twenty years on, neither time age nor music has managed to tame one of the soul survivors of the Commitments. Mickah Wallace…- more info
