Durham Cathedral Tower
Durham City
County Durham
DH1 3EH
Tel: +44 191 338 7178
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Prices
Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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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
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Recent Reviews:
- FeedaveBlackburn, United KingdomEnjoyed our visitFriday, 12th September 2025Booked a guided tour of the cathedral (£15 each I think) because we find you get so much more out of a visit than reading a book about it This one didn't disappoint because the guide's knowledge and... Read full review
- Resort27316371256Northallerton, United KingdomDivine.Saturday, 13th September 2025Wow.....what a magnificent building, steeped in history, sublime and almost surreal. And unlike York Minster, no entry charge! Read full review
- Stephen SCanberra, AustraliaTrip Type:CouplesMagnificent Durham CathedralSunday, 14th September 2025Durham’s cathedral is a magnificent building packed with history and art. It’s free to enter, but there’s a counter suggesting a donation. Make sure you don’t miss the thousand year old tomb of the... 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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* Please check Durham Cathedral website for full details of opening times.