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Lent, Holy Week and Easter

Find out more about the most important festival in the Christian calendar as we celebrate the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

March 2023

Sorry, there are no events scheduled for Friday 7th July 2023.

Have you climbed to the top of the Tower? Conquer the 325 steps and head outside to see picturesque views over Durham

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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.

Visit the museum

March 2023

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

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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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