Please note: Durham Cathedral Museum will be closed until Monday October 21st as we install our next exhibition.
All day
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.
Tower climb
Various times
Conquer the 325 steps and enjoy unrivalled views
over the historic city of Durham and see recently-completed restoration
work up close.
Cathedral tour
Various times
Discover Durham Cathedral's hidden history on a tour with one of our knowledgeable volunteer guides.
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.
Evensong
5:30pm to 6:15pm •The Nave
sung by Cologne Cathedral Girls’ Choir and Durham Cathedral Choir
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Psalms 60, 61
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Evensong is a service of bible readings, psalms and prayers. The Choir sing for us accompanied, usually, by organ music. We follow the service using the Book of Common Prayer of 1662 giving thanks for the day that has past. The service lasts around 45 minutes.
Student Open Evening
6:30pm to 8:45pm
Calling all students, get to know the cathedral at the heart of your bustling city. Drop in from 6.30pm to experience Durham Cathedral at night and explore the 1000 year old building.
