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Durham Cathedral Tower
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Durham Cathedral
Durham City
County Durham
DH1 3EH
Durham City
County Durham
DH1 3EH
Tel: +44 191 338 7178
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Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £7.50 per ticket type |
| Child 8-17 | Free |
Child (8-17 years old) Free - Young climbers must be accompanied by someone over 18 years of age.
Unfortunately those under 8 years old cannot climb the tower.
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
TripAdvisor
- Excellent5617
- Very Good1311
- Average184
- Poor65
- Terrible65
Recent Reviews:
- N5990VJlynnmSightseeing
Tuesday, 2nd December 2025We visited the cathedral and were met by volunteers who were so welcoming and explained what to expect. The architecture is stunning and steeped in history. After being persuaded we decided to climb... Read full review - ManicroseKnottingley, United KingdomBeautifulMonday, 8th December 2025Beautiful to visit, even if you are not religious. Entry is free. Just a shame that when we visited you couldn’t go up the tower as the weather was too bad. Read full review
- Paul ASo how much are you going to give?
Wednesday, 10th December 2025A marvellous place but being asked on arrival at the entry desk if l was going to donate and how much was a bit off. Also, the shop was too hot (again). Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- Access Statement - Please see below
Access Information
Opening Times
| 2025 (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025) |
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| 2026 (1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026) |
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* Please check Durham Cathedral website for full details of opening times.
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.
