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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
- Excellent5110
- Very Good1178
- Average154
- Poor49
- Terrible43
Recent Reviews:
- suzyandpaul888London, United KingdomBeautiful Cathedral - awe inspiring
Monday, 14th October 2019Well worth a visit - lots of history, magnificent stonework and stained glass windows, has toilet facilities, a cafe and gift shop with prices that cater for everyone. We bought a Birthday card and... Read full review - deryckwheeler2018Ramsgate, United KingdomAmazing Stained GlassMonday, 14th October 2019A visit to Durham Cathedral is really a must, whether you are religious or not. Perched high above the City, it is well worth the climb. Stunning modern Stained Glass is magnificent, as are the... Read full review
- Lindsey GEdinburgh, United KingdomDon't miss it!Monday, 14th October 2019Over 1000 years of history, stunning architecture. Free entry and the tours are almost hourly and well worth the £5, donations are also welcome. There are many volunteers who are easily... 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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