Holy Communion
8:00am to 8:30am
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.
Matins for HM Courts of Justice
11:00am to 12:30pm
Durham Cathedral welcomes the people who uphold the nation’s justice system here in the North East as the legal profession gathers in this sacred place to give thanks for justice, wisdom and a fair deal for everyone.
Living Stones: Archaeology at Durham Cathedral
12:00pm to 4:00pm
Discover how the site of Durham Cathedral has been studied in the past, the artefacts found nearby and in surrounding villages and the people behind the work.
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.
Evensong and Dismissals
3:30pm to 4:30pm •The Nave
Zadok the priest Handel
Psalm 60
Howells St Paul’s Service
Viri Galilaei Gowers
Hymn CP 466
Walton Jubilate
Cortège académique Ernest MacMillan
The Cathedral Choir is on holiday until 4 September
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.