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Durham Cathedral
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The Chapter Office
The College
Durham City
County Durham
DH1 3EH
The College
Durham City
County Durham
DH1 3EH
Tel: +44 0191 386 4266
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Admission to the Cathedral | Free |
| 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
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016
TripAdvisor
Certificate of Excellence 2019
- Excellent5151
- Very Good1186
- Average155
- Poor49
- Terrible45
Recent Reviews:
- Phillip WBrisbane, AustraliaTrip Type:CouplesSpectacular!
Friday, 15th November 2019We visited Durham Cathedral at night during “Lumiere” and it was incredible. The lighting on the outside of the building was spectacular and inside there was a very edgy performance- wow! Read full review - bdon257Morpeth, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesCathedral during LumiereSaturday, 16th November 2019We visited during the Lumiere Festival and the Cathedral was used as an amazing backdrop to the light and sound show on Palace Green. Inside there were illuminated vests suspended from the ceiling... Read full review
- clstaTucson, ArizonaTrip Type:CouplesAmazing CathedralSaturday, 16th November 2019Durham Cathedral will take your breath away! To think it was built almost 1000 years ago. Definitely worth a visit including a hike up the 300+ steps up the tower. Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- Access Statement - Please see below
Access Information
Opening Times
| 2019 (1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2019) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Saturday | 09:30 | - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 09:30 | - 17:30 |
| Bank Holiday | 09:30 | - 18:00 |
| 2019 (1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2019) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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).
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Saturday, 30th November 2019 - Saturday, 30th November 2019
Sunday, 1st December 2019 - Sunday, 1st December 2019
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