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

- Excellent5614
- Very Good1311
- Average183
- Poor64
- Terrible65
Recent Reviews:
- alan_uk1953Scarborough, United KingdomWell worth a visitThursday, 23rd October 2025We had decided to visit the cathedral as part of our trip to County Durham, but once I learned that there was an exhibition of Magna Carta, the the visit became essential. It is a magnificent... Read full review
- Ian HKing's Lynn, United KingdomOozing in historyFriday, 24th October 2025This cathedral has few equals in history and beauty. Containing the remains of Bede and St Cuthbert. Free to enter but you need to pay to view the Magna Cartas and climbing the tower, both worth... Read full review
- which_hatSydney, AustraliaAbsolutely beautifulFriday, 24th October 2025Stunning cathedral,beautiful surrounds,a lot to see and read inside.The complete architecture is very grandeur.You can easily walk from the main street in Durham if you park down there. 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) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Saturday | 10:30 | - 16:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00 | - 14:00 |
* Closures on occasion due to events.


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