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Science by Luxmuralis at Durham Cathedral

Luxmuralis returns to Durham this October. Tickets on sale now!

November 2024

Durham Cathedral Museum

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Tower climb

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Cathedral tour

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Celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III at Durham Cathedral and this historic occasion at a special services or event.

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Monday - Saturday 10:00am to 4:00pm

Sunday 12:00pm to 4:00pm

There is no admission charge to visit Durham Cathedral. We ask all our visitors to donate £5, if they are able, to support the cathedral's future.

Explore 2000 years of the North East's history, culture and faith at Durham Cathedral Museum.

November 2024

St Cuthbert is the North of England's best-loved saint and his Shrine, just behind the High Altar, continues to be a place of pilgrimage

Learn about the Shrine of St Cuthbert

Welcome message from the Dean of Durham

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Definitely one of the best cathedrals we have visited. Unusually intimate for a cathedral which really adds to the experience."

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The best cathedral on Planet Earth"

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Test Video

The pulpit's carved lectern, with a pelican feeding its young, is a 19th century copy of a monastic version. The pulpit's carved lectern, with a pelican feeding its young, is a 19th century copy of a monastic version.

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Same but in purple

The pulpit's carved lectern, with a pelican feeding its young, is a 19th century copy of a monastic version. The pulpit's carved lectern, with a pelican feeding its young, is a 19th century copy of a monastic version.

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