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.
Summer Family Activities 2026
10:00am to 4:00pm
Discover family days out at Durham Cathedral this summer and join in the fun with tours, stained glass making and crafts for all the family.
Family Activities 2025
10:00am to 4:00pm
Explore the cathedral with your whole family and bring history to life this autumn.
Magna Carta and the North
10:00am to 4:00pm
From 11 July to 2 November, get up close to the iconic Magna Carta in the Durham Cathedral Museum. Tickets now available.
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 108
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.
The Music Of U2 by Candlelight
7:30pm to 10:00pm
Calling all U2 super fans... we’ve found exactly what you’re looking for! The Music Of U2 By Candlelight is finally here and it’s guaranteed to be an Unforgettable Fire!
