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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
- Excellent5643
- Very Good1322
- Average186
- Poor66
- Terrible66
Recent Reviews:
- Sarah H JOne of the best cathedrals in the UK
Sunday, 23rd August 2026Had a really interesting tour led by Aidan. He was really knowledgeable and clearly very passionate about the history of the cathedral. We also did the tower climb which had gorgeous views across the... Read full review - Nicola SDo the tour 👍🏻Wednesday, 26th August 2026We were planning to visit the cathedral anyway but met a lady who highly recommended paying the £7.50 for an hour long tour. We are so glad that we did. Our volunteer tour guide was so interesting... Read full review
- jenniferbennett051Preston, United KingdomSo called "free entry"
Wednesday, 2nd September 2026The cathedral is wonderful but we were disappointed to find that although it is free to enter, you are shepherded to a welcome desk where you are "asked" for a donation and made to feel that you have... Read full review
Facilities
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.
