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Durham Cathedral Tower

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Enjoy spectacular views of the historic city of Durham and the surrounding countryside by climbing the cathedral’s central tower.

Make a climb up the towers, the high point of your visit to Durham Cathedral.

Visitors can conquer the 325 steps and enjoy unrivalled views over historic Durham City and surrounding countryside. Visitors can also get a close up look at the recently-completed restoration work after reopening June 2019. 

If you have a question about climbing the tower, email visitor.desk@durhamcathedral.co.uk or 0191 338 7178

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Child 8-17£2.50 per ticket type

Tickets are available from the visitor desk inside the Cathedral or can be pre-booked online via the website. To check the tower opening please call the visitor desk on 0191 338 7178 or email visitor.desk@durhamcathedral.co.uk

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  • Ian_Kerr2014
    Derbyshire, United Kingdom
    breathtaking views
    5 of 5 stars
    Tuesday, 9th August 2022
    make sure you take the option (paid) to climb the steps to the tower's top. 325 steps but the views are incredible. Breathtaking cathedral inside and out Read full review
  • TheNeshMeister
    Frankfurt, Germany
    Educational and interesting experience
    5 of 5 stars
    Friday, 12th August 2022
    This cathedral looks incredible from the inside and the outside. The cathedral is free to enter and is definitely worth a visit. Read full review
  • Jane D
    Lancashire, United Kingdom
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    Definitely worth a trip here.
    5 of 5 stars
    Saturday, 13th August 2022
    We walked round the Cathedral and chatted to the vergers if we wanted to know anything. They were really well informed, chatty and friendly. We met Trevor and enjoyed his talk immensely. We also came... Read full review
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Durham CityDurham 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.

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