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Durham Cathedral Museum
The College
Durham City
County Durham
DH1 3EH
Tel: +44 0191 338 7178
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Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adults | £7.50 per ticket type |
| Annual Pass | £15.00 per ticket type |
| Companion/Carer may accompany 1 paying child/adult | Free |
| Under 18 must be accompanied by someone 18+ | Free |
25% discount for Friends of Durham Cathedral
TripAdvisor
- Excellent5648
- Very Good1322
- Average186
- Poor66
- Terrible66
Recent Reviews:
- Visitor_AndrewAlcester, United KingdomThe Cathedral and its tower
Thursday, 10th September 2026You are invited to make a donation toward the upkeep of the cathedral - which I hope most visitors would as the annual bills are huge! A visit wouldn’t be complete without a climb up the 350+ steps... Read full review - sheepygoldEaling, United KingdomDon't miss the excellent display about the stained glass windowsWednesday, 16th September 2026We came for a general look around. We had a particularly good look at the new display explaining about the stained glass windows, all of which appears to be from the 19th, 20th and 21st century... Read full review
- Vanessa KManchester, United KingdomEpic BuildingThursday, 17th September 2026This is a huge building, I spent nearly 3 hours here, including the museum which was brilliant & informative. The cafe and gift shop are both very good, and I liked the tranquillity of the Monks... Read full review
Facilities
Tours and Demonstrations
- Guided Tours Compulsory for Individuals
Access Information
Opening Times
| 2026 (1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026) |
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* Highlights tours run on some Saturdays - for details please check the cathedral's website.
Highlights...
Durham Cathedral Tours, Durham CityDiscover the hidden history of Durham Cathedral with one of our regular guided tours. Tours are available Monday to Saturday and last for approximately 1 hour. Tickets can be purchased from the Information Desk at the back of the Cathedral on the day of your visit.
The Way of Light, HexhamWelcome to a breath-taking trail that transports you from the dawn of Christianity through to contemporary pilgrimage via Dark Ages battles that changed a region’s faith, abbeys that matched Rome for majesty and a stunning seminary that taught England’s leading ecclesiastics.
The Way of Learning, JarrowGain the ultimate enlightenment on The Way of Learning as it takes you on the trail of England’s original scholar, the Venerable Bede through a rich legacy of the North East’s foremost industry, inventiveness and innovation.
The Way of Life, DarlingtonThe Way of Life is one wondrous route: healing waters, one of England’s oldest churches and a palatial castle where Prince Bishops once resided, plus places where St Cuthbert made miracles occur.
The Way of Love, HartlepoolThe Way of Love follows the influence of three of the most important female figures in the establishment of Christianity in England - St Hilda, St Helena and St Mary Magdalene - whilst mixing maritime and mining heritage, nationally-important nature reserves and the North East’s iconic denes.
