Morning Prayer
8:30am to 9:00am •The Shrine of St Cuthbert
Morning Prayer is a said service with prayers, psalms and bible readings. We pray for God’s blessing for the day ahead, for the world and those in need. The service lasts around 30 minutes.
Courts and Coroners: The Law in Medieval Durham - Museum Exhibition
10:00am to 4:00pm
The exhibition explores the rites of Sanctuary, the position of the Bishop of Durham which was unique in England for holding both spiritual and secular power within their diocese. Alongside, a deep dive into recorded cases, prison cells and courts within the cathedral walls.
Durham Cathedral Museum
Various times
Book your ticket to explore 2000 years of the North East’s history, culture and faith at Durham Cathedral Museum at your own pace. Step into the octagonal Great Kitchen and get up close to iconic symbols of Durham, including the Sanctuary Ring and St Cuthbert’s Pectoral Cross. Your ticket will give you access to the latest exhibition, which is Courts and Coroners: The Law in Medieval Durham.
Tower climb
Various times
Conquer the 325 spiral steps to the top of our Central Tower from where you can enjoy unrivalled views over our historic city of Durham.
Holy Communion
12:30pm to 1:00pm
A service of prayers and Bible readings, in which we offer bread and wine to God in thanksgiving for his goodness to us, which we receive back as the body and blood of Christ. The service lasts around 30 minutes.
Evening Prayer
5:30pm to 6:15pm •The Nave
Psalm 144
Evening Prayer is a said service with prayers, psalms and bible readings. We follow the service using the Book of Common Prayer of 1662 giving thanks for the day that has past. The service lasts around 20 minutes.
Compline
8:45pm to 9:00pm
This online-only service is livestreamed on our YouTube Channel.