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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.
TripAdvisor
- Excellent5648
- Very Good1322
- Average186
- Poor66
- Terrible66
Recent Reviews:
- Visitor_AndrewAlcester, United KingdomThe Cathedral and its tower
Thursday, 10th September 2026You are invited to make a donation toward the upkeep of the cathedral - which I hope most visitors would as the annual bills are huge! A visit wouldn’t be complete without a climb up the 350+ steps... Read full review - sheepygoldEaling, United KingdomDon't miss the excellent display about the stained glass windowsWednesday, 16th September 2026We came for a general look around. We had a particularly good look at the new display explaining about the stained glass windows, all of which appears to be from the 19th, 20th and 21st century... Read full review
- Vanessa KManchester, United KingdomEpic BuildingThursday, 17th September 2026This is a huge building, I spent nearly 3 hours here, including the museum which was brilliant & informative. The cafe and gift shop are both very good, and I liked the tranquillity of the Monks... 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.
