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Durham Cathedral Towers
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Durham Cathedral
Durham City
County Durham
DH1 3EH
Durham City
County Durham
DH1 3EH
Tel: +44 0191 386 4266
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £5.00 per ticket type |
| Child 8-17 | £2.50 per ticket type |
Tickets are available from the visitor desk inside the Cathedral. To check the tower opening please call the visitor desk on 0191 338 7178, between 09.30 - 16:30 Mon to Sat and 12.30 - 16:30 on Sunday. Lines are busy during peak visitor times, so alternatively email visitor.desk@durhamcathedral.co.uk
Tickets for the central tower cannot be pre-booked or booked online. Tickets for the north-west tower cannot be booked online.
TripAdvisor
Certificate of Excellence 2019
- Excellent4869
- Very Good1131
- Average148
- Poor44
- Terrible41
Recent Reviews:
- James MTrip Type:Solo travelInteresting Cathederal
Saturday, 25th May 2019Undergoing renovation when I went. Not expensive to view and a great example of its type. Plenty of stained glass. Read full review - shorthaul2015London, United KingdomTrip Type:Friends getawayMust visit this cathedral
Saturday, 25th May 2019A must to visit to see the shrine of St Cuthbert, a tour guide is well recommended to understand the history of Durham Cathedral Read full review - LushelleWashington, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesBeautiful architecture inside and outSunday, 26th May 2019The cathedral was under some renovation when we visited so certain areas are boarded off but you can still access all of the features inside. The stained glass windows are stunning! It has a... Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- Access Statement - Please see below
Access Information
Opening Times
| North West Tower (1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2019) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Friday - Saturday | 10:30 | - 10:30 |
| Central Tower (1 June 2019 - 31 Dec 2019) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Saturday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
| Sunday | Closed | |
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