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:
- L_25_25Trip Type:CouplesHistory in the centre of DurhamFriday, 18th July 2025We enjoyed having a wander around Durham Cathedral. It's an absolutely massive building with some brilliant architecture and stain glass windows. You can pay what you want to enter (or nothing... Read full review
- LancashireLass2023A Durham Must VisitWednesday, 23rd July 2025Amazing place to visit, with an interesting story to tell. Worthwhile signing up for a guided tour, as well as visiting the museum and the Cuthbert exhbition in the Great Kitchen. Helpful, friendly... Read full review
- Nik GCost more than published but worth it for the view - and the exercise 😉Friday, 25th July 2025I have to correct the cost I climbed this today with my grandson who is 10 and it cost me £10. The views are spectacular but not advised if you have an issue with heights (obvious I know) or don’t... 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.