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Durham Cathedral Towers
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£2.50
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
- Excellent5164
- Very Good1190
- Average157
- Poor50
- Terrible45
Recent Reviews:
- cathpelleymounterInvergordon, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesChristmas Market
Tuesday, 3rd December 2019We have visited before and love it but wanted to see the market. Great set up. Helpful people. We were invited to sit and join in some carols which was lovely. The bells were ringing so even better. Read full review - DancerwoodExeterWorth a visitWednesday, 4th December 2019We visited the cathedral as part of a visit to Durham Christmas market. There were stalls all round the cloisters selling really interesting andoriginal items. The cathedral itself is worth a visit... Read full review
- Phil VSheffield, United KingdomWent for a look
Thursday, 5th December 2019It's a big religious building. It's alright. Worth a look and best view of the city from the tower but it costs £5 each. 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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