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Want to see Peace Doves in a different light? Book now for evening access to see the artwork after dark

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Peace Doves has arrived at Durham Cathedral

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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.

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

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Morning Prayer

8:30am to 9:00am

Holy Communion

12:30pm to 1:00pm

Evening Prayer

5:30pm to 6:15pm

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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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Latest news from Durham Cathedral

Peace Doves artwork arrives in Durham Cathedral

Visitors to Durham Cathedral this summer can experience a brand new immersive artwork as a canopy of paper doves is suspended in the cathedral's Nave.

Award-winning apprentices at Durham Cathedral

Last month, two of our apprentices from the Works Yard team at the cathedral won Durham Freemasons awards, for their skilled work in their trade.

New joint appointment of Assistant Organist is announced

Durham Cathedral and St John’s College, Durham are pleased to announce the joint appointment of Benjamin Mills as Assistant Organist of Durham Cathedral and Director of Music of St John’s College, Durham, starting in September 2024.

Cathedral service returns for Durham Miners' Gala this weekend

The hugely popular Miners' Festival Service at Durham Cathedral will return on Saturday 13 July as part of the Durham Miners Gala. The service, which takes place at 3pm, has been part of every Gala since 1897.

Return of Durham Cathedral in LEGO®

See the 1.7m high model in Durham Cathedral Museum

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

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