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Remembrance Weekend 2024

At our annual Remembrance events we remember those who gave their life in conflict and pray for peace in the world today.

October 2024

Tower climb

Various times

Cathedral tour

Various times

See a colourful selection of Miners' banners from around the region in 'Solidarity Forever! Banners of the Durham Mining Community'

New Exhibition from 22 October

Monday 14 October 2024 - Sunday 20 October 2024 • All day

Please note: Durham Cathedral Museum will be closed until Monday October 21st as we install our next exhibition.

Monday - Saturday 09:30am to 4:30pm

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 200 years of the North East's history, culture and faith at Durham Cathedral

Visit the museum

October 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

A welcome from the Dean of Durham

The Very Revd Dr Philip Plyming, Dean of Durham, welcomes you to Durham Cathedral.

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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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