Conservation work is happening on the Gilbert Scott Screen. Please note entry to the Quire is through the side entrances. Read more about the project here.
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.
Sanctuary! Durham Cathedral Museum Exhibition
10:00am to 4:00pm
Discover the stories of some of the people who fled here and find out about the famous Sanctuary Ring on the North door - how it became one of the key symbols of the Cathedral, and how it inspires artists today.
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.
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.
Cathedral tour
Various times
Join our experienced guides on a one hour tour of the Cathedral to learn the fascinating history of the building and those who have lived and worshipped on this site for over a thousand years.
Durham Cathedral Museum Highlights Tour
12:00pm
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.
Sung Eucharist for the Annunciation of Our Lord to the Blessed Virgin Mary
5:30pm to 6:15pm •The Nave
President: Canon Michael Hampel
Preacher: Canon Dr Jocelyn Bryan
Hymns 185, 311 (t. 310), 181ii, 188ii
Missa Brevis Jonathan Dove
Salve Regina Poulenc
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.