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Remembrance Weekend 2026

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

September 2025

Saturday Sat 27
Sunday Sun 28
Monday Mon 29
Tuesday Tue 30
Wednesday Wed 1
Thursday Thu 2
Friday Fri 3
Saturday Sat 4
Sunday Sun 5
Monday Mon 6
Tuesday Tue 7
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The completion of the Cuthbert Centre for Pilgrimage and Prayer marks an important milestone in our long-term vision to strengthen pilgrimage, prayer and spiritual engagement in the North East and beyond.

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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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September 2025

Saturday Sat 27
Sunday Sun 28
Monday Mon 29
Tuesday Tue 30
Wednesday Wed 1
Thursday Thu 2
Friday Fri 3
Saturday Sat 4
Sunday Sun 5
Monday Mon 6
Tuesday Tue 7
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Morning Prayer

8:30am to 9:00am

Holy Communion

12:30pm to 1:00pm

Evensong

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

Major Vision 2033 milestone marks the completion of Cuthbert Centre for Pilgrimage and Prayer

Durham Cathedral has celebrated the completion of the Cuthbert Centre for Pilgrimage and Prayer with a special event on Friday 4 September, 2026.

Durham Cathedral Christmas Tree Festival 2026

Durham Cathedral is delighted to host the first Durham Cathedral Christmas Tree Festival in the Cathedral Cloisters during Advent and Christmas 2026.

Durham Cathedral Choir visit Lübeck Cathedral on German Tour

Durham Cathedral Choir has returned from a successful tour of Germany, visiting Hamburg and Lübeck before beginning its summer break.

First-ever Augmented Reality (AR) experience launches this summer at Durham Cathedral

First-ever Augmented Reality (AR) experience launches this summer with new exhibition Colour and Light: Stained Glass.

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

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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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