New Director of Development joins the cathedral team
Durham Cathedral has announced the appointment of Susie Doyle as Director of Development.
Things to do
See the Magna Carta and the North exhibition this summer
From 11 July to 2 November, see the only surviving 1216 Magna Carta, along with issues from 1225 and 1300 on display at Durham Cathedral Museum. Book your tickets now.
Calendar
May 2025
Durham Cathedral hosts the 2025 Royal Maundy Service"
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
May 2025
Services on Thursday 15th May 2025
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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Definitely one of the best cathedrals we have visited. Unusually intimate for a cathedral which really adds to the experience."
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