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Magna Carta and the North events programme announced

From 11 July to 2 November, see three rare Magna Cartas, plus explore digital and contemporary artwork throughout the cathedral, along with a thought-provoking events programme.

April 2024

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Sorry, there are no events scheduled for Sunday 21st April 2024.

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Durham Cathedral hosts the 2025 Royal Maundy Service"

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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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April 2024

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Holy Communion

8:00am to 8:30am

Sung Eucharist

10:00am to 11:00am

Refreshments in the Galilee Chapel

11:00am to 11:30am

Matins

11:30am to 12:15pm

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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

Durham Cathedral celebrates volunteers with new pin badges to mark years of service

As part of Volunteer Week 2025, we have rolled out three new pin badges for volunteers to proudly show their years of service.

Durham Cathedral to host Pentecost Praise celebrations

This weekend Durham Cathedral will welcome young people and musicians from across the North East to celebrate Pentecost with a special service.

Durham Cathedral shares its nominations for Volunteer of the Year Award

As part of Volunteer Week 2025, Durham Cathedral has entered two of its volunteer teams into the Association of English Cathedral's the 'Volunteer of the Year Award'

Be part of a major artwork on display for Magna Carta and the North

We need your help to shape 'The words that bind us', a luminous light artwork forming part of the Magna Carta and the North exhibition this summer

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

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Don't miss Durham Cathedral in LEGO®

See the 1.7m high model in Durham Cathedral Museum

Explore everything Durham Cathedral has to offer

Tower climb visitors

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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