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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 2018
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:
- Excellent4689
- Very Good1090
- Average142
- Poor43
- Terrible41
Recent Reviews:
- Chrissykins07York, United KingdomAmazing
Sunday, 18th November 2018Visited today and it is absolutely amazing please at least put £3.00 each donation as it is worth it and that money goes toward the up keep etc. Well worth this breathtaking place. Read full review - supercookelaineWorkington, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesTourist visitSunday, 18th November 2018Wonderful, interesting historic cathedral. Beautiful architecture, stunning interior. A good place to visit for all ages, has a lovely cafe, museum “ Harry Potter” corridor..... where Dobby is given... Read full review
- LancashireFamily590LancashireTrip Type:Solo travelAmazingMonday, 19th November 2018If you get chance attend one of the many daily cathedral services, cathartic and good for contemplation. All the volunteers are very helpful. The Lego model is fantastic. Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- Access Statement - Please see below
Access Information
Opening Times
| 2018 (1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2018) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Saturday | 09:30 | - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 09:30 | - 17:30 |
| Bank Holiday | 09:30 | - 18:00 |
* 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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