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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
- Excellent5631
- Very Good1318
- Average185
- Poor66
- Terrible66
Recent Reviews:
- FarAway35359992498Westhoughton, United KingdomNice visit
Sunday, 10th May 2026We'd come to Durham to specifically see the cathedral. Although it is free to enter they steer you towards the desks we're you are asked for a donation ! Making it pretty hard to refuse ,they... Read full review - kathryn wBeautiful Cathedral
Friday, 15th May 2026Free entry to this amazing Cathedral steeped in history . Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Excellent bus service to and from cathedral too. Cafe and gift shop worth a visit. Read full review - Jo RSo much enthusiasm!Friday, 22nd May 2026We went as a group of Y5 kids; joseph showed us around and he was so passionate and kind. Great speaker and we really learned a lot! Recommend you check out the stained glass window at the back... Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- Access Statement - Please see below
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Guide Dogs Permitted
Tours and Demonstrations
- Guided Tours Compulsory for Individuals
Access Information
Opening Times
| 2026 (1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026) |
|---|
* 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.
