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Science by Luxmuralis at Durham Cathedral

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

January 2025

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Durham Cathedral Museum

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Tower climb

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Cathedral tour

11:30am

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

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.

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

January 2025

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Morning Prayer

8:30am to 9:00am

Holy Communion

12:30pm to 1:00pm

Evensong

5:30pm to 6:15pm

All services

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

Welcome message from the Dean of Durham

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Latest news from Durham Cathedral

Durham Cathedral reaches out to young people and families with its new Junior Church

Durham Cathedral is making changes to the times of regular Sunday morning services to make way for a brand-new Junior Church, making it easier for families to attend.

Luxmuralis is returning to Durham Cathedral in October 2023

Luxmuralis returns to Durham with Science, and tickets are now on sale.

Renowned Earth artwork, Gaia, coming to Durham Cathedral this summer

This summer, Durham Cathedral will be giving visitors an out-of-this-world experience as Gaia, Luke Jerram’s replica artwork of planet Earth, lands in the cathedral.
Five Friends of Durham Cathedral reuniting.

Friends of Durham Cathedral celebrate 90th Anniversary

The Friends of Durham Cathedral are celebrating their 90th anniversary this year. Set up in 1933, the independent charity has raised funding for over 120 endeavours at the Cathedral from major conversation of the Tower to the creation of a huge stained-glass window, scholarships for choristers and a new sound system.

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

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Explore everything Durham Cathedral has to offer

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Things to see and do

From the museum to the tower and Harry Potter filming locations, find out what you can explore on a visit to Durham Cathedral.

Faith and worship

Durham Cathedral is an Anglican Cathedral and the central church of the Diocese of Durham. Find out about the daily rhythm of prayer and worship at the cathedral, and how you can join our community.
Cathedral during Autumn

Treasures and collections

The Cathedral is home to a stunning collection of treasures, paintings, embroideries, and other historic objects. Some of the items you’ll see on display during your visit are more than 1,000 years old.

The cathedral building and grounds

Learn more about the different parts of the cathedral.

Discover Durham Cathedral's Harry Potter filming locations

Relive the Magic

The best cathedral on Planet Earth"

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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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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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