We've recently launched our hopes, prayers and plans for the years leading up to 2033. Find out more about our four priorities of Encountering God, Pilgrimage, Prayer and Proclamation
January 2026
10:00am to 4:00pm
Various times
Various times
7:00pm to 8:30pm
Advent and Christmas is a special time of year, explore how we continue the season into the new year with Epiphany and Candlemas."
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
January 2026
8:30am to 9:00am
12:30pm to 1:00pm
5:30pm to 6:15pm
8:45pm to 9:00pm
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
The Very Revd Dr Philip Plyming, Dean of Durham, welcomes you to Durham Cathedral.
Definitely one of the best cathedrals we have visited. Unusually intimate for a cathedral which really adds to the experience."
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