Durham Cathedral
Durham City
County Durham
DH1 3EH
Tel: +44 0191 374 4069
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016
- Regional and Miscellaneous
BBC Countryfile Magazine Awards 2017 Heritage Site of the Year 2017
- Regional and Miscellaneous
Hudsons Heritage Awards 2017 Best Innovation Winner 2017
- Regional and Miscellaneous
Museum and Heritage Awards 2017 Volunteers Makers 2017
- Regional and Miscellaneous
WTTC Safe Travels 2021
TripAdvisor

- Excellent5583
- Very Good1307
- Average183
- Poor64
- Terrible65
Recent Reviews:
- 71raywLiverpool, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesPartial visit hence 3*Sunday, 15th June 2025Partially closed due to a school leaver’s service what we saw was loveley but limited due to the bulk of the cathederal being inaccessible - the cloisters were beautiful and familiar (Harry Potter) Read full review
- Iron RWell Worth Visiting!!!Thursday, 19th June 2025Durham Cathedral is set on an elevated level overlooking the river, accompanied by well kept gardens, which during lovely warm weather sets the tone for in the main aesthestically pleasing... Read full review
- BrendaP224Greenville, South CarolinaTrip Type:CouplesScotland tour and family history EnglandSunday, 29th June 2025What a wonderful place. We hit it off with one of the older gentlemen that was an usher. He was so talkative and so much information he gave us. What a beautiful place to visit. Don’t miss this... Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- Access Statement - Please see below. The majority of the Cathedral and museum are accessible
- Guide Dogs Permitted
Catering
- Groups: Lunch Catered For - On site Undercroft Restaurant on individual basis Prior’s Hall for private group catering. On-Site shop – Cathedral Shop. Dietary requirements catered for.
- Groups: Refreshments Catered For
Parking & Transport
- Coach Parking Offsite - There is free coach parking at Belmont Park and Ride (Postcode DH1 1SR) as there is no parking at the Cathedral, and no coach access. Durham County Council provide a public Cathedral Bus Shuttle service, which links Durham train station and Framwellgate Waterside with the city centre, marketplace and Durham Cathedral and Castle. An all-day ticket can be purchased on board. For timetable information please see https://www.durham.gov.uk/cathedralbus
Provider Facilities
- Groups: Max Group Size - 60
- Groups: Min Group Size - Minimum group 10 - subject to discussion.
Travel & Trade
- Free/Discounted Entry for Coach Driver
- Free/Discounted Entry for Group Supervisor(s)
- Free/Discounted Entry for Tour Guide
- Groups: Average Length of Visit - 1-2 hours.
- Groups: Booking Essential
- Groups: Concessions for Coach Driver, Group Organiser, Tour Guide or Group Supervisor(s)
- Groups: Discounts Available - Discounted packages and bespoke arrangements. Discounted entry to the Cathedral Museum.
Opening Times
2025 (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday - Saturday | 10:30 | - 16:00 |
Sunday | 12:00 | - 14:00 |