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.
Things to do
Time by Luxmuralis
From 7 to 11 October, escape into a journey through Time with light and sound projections illuminating Durham Cathedral’s centuries-old architecture. Journey through history, science and imagination, and follow a dramatic narrative throughout time.
Calendar
August 2027
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.
Visiting times
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
Service times
Calendar
August 2027
Services on Saturday 21st August 2027
Morning Prayer
8:30am to 9:00am
Holy Communion
12:30pm to 1:00pm
Evensong
5:30pm to 6:15pm
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
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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