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Durham Cathedral Tours
Palace Green
Durham City
County Durham
DH1 3EH
Tel: +44 0191 386 4266
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Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £7.50 per ticket type |
| Free Admission Under 18 | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
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- Excellent5642
- Very Good1321
- Average186
- Poor66
- Terrible66
Recent Reviews:
- Journey08665830450Durham, United KingdomSecret spaces tour with Aidan
Saturday, 15th August 2026Wonderful Secret spaces tour with Aidan who was an excellent guide. So enthusiastic and knowledgeable. My group and I learned a lot. Read full review - David PKent, United KingdomFreeTuesday, 18th August 2026Great cathedral with knowledgeable staff. Great to see an abbey in such good condition, the architecture is amazing. We couldn’t believe that this is free, but we did contribute and this voluntary... Read full review
- Sarah H JOne of the best cathedrals in the UKSunday, 23rd August 2026Had a really interesting tour led by Aidan. He was really knowledgeable and clearly very passionate about the history of the cathedral. We also did the tower climb which had gorgeous views across the... Read full review
Access Information
Opening Times
| 2026 (1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026) |
|---|
* Tours are available from Monday to Saturday, usually at 11.00am and 2.00pm with additional tours at 10.30am during the summer.
Please note, tours may occasionally be cancelled due to events and special services as we are a working church.
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.
Durham Cathedral Museum, Durham CityExplore 2000 years of the North East’s history, culture and faith at Durham Cathedral Museum. Step into the octagonal Great Kitchen and get up close to iconic symbols of Durham, including the Sanctuary Ring and St Cuthbert’s Pectoral Cross.
