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Create your own Peace Dove

10:00am to 5:00pm

Be part of a giant art installation in Durham Cathedral by making your own Peace Dove.

Holy Communion

8:00am to 8:30am

A service of prayers and Bible readings, in which we offer bread and wine to God in thanksgiving for his goodness to us, which we receive back as the body and blood of Christ. The service lasts around 30 minutes.

Sung Eucharist

10:00am to 11:00am

President: The Reverend Daniel Parkinson
Preacher: The Dean
Hymns 103, 285i, 265
Messe en Sol Majeur Poulenc
O salutaris hostia Dupré

A service of prayers, Bible readings, hymns, and Choral music, in which we offer bread and wine to God in thanksgiving for his goodness to us, which we receive back as the body and blood of Christ. The service lasts around 1 hour.

Refreshments in the Galilee Chapel

11:00am to 11:30am

Join us for tea and coffee in the Galilee Chapel in between Sung Eucharist and Matins service.

Haliwerfolc: The Durham Cathedral Community Museum Exhibition

11:00am to 4:00pm

Discover more about the Durham Cathedral community, from the influence of St Cuthbert to the cathedral having a worldwide family, both past and present.

Matins

11:30am to 12:15pm

Hymns 493, 490
Psalm 104. 26-32
Stanford Te Deum and Jubilate in G
Tu es Petrus Duruflé
Preacher: Canon Charlie Allen

Durham Cathedral Museum

Various times

Book your ticket to explore 2000 years of the North East’s history, culture and faith at Durham Cathedral Museum at your own pace. Last entry is 30 minutes before closure.

Tower climb

Various times

Conquer the 325 steps and enjoy unrivalled views over the historic city of Durham and see recently-completed restoration work up close.

Durham Cathedral Museum Highlights Tour

1:30pm

Book your ticket for a 1-hour highlight tour of Durham Cathedral Museum with an expert guide and discover 2000 years of the North East’s history, culture and faith.

Evensong

3:30pm to 4:30pm The Nave

Hymns 114, 408i
Psalm 45
Walton Chichester Service
Greater love hath no man Ireland
Postlude No. 4 (from 4 Postludes) Langlais

Evensong is a service of bible readings, psalms and prayers. The Choir sing for us accompanied, usually, by organ music. We follow the service using the Book of Common Prayer of 1662 giving thanks for the day that has past. The service lasts around 45 minutes.