Fire & Ice Durham
10:00am to 5:00pm
Explore Durham city to view the ice sculptures, watch live demonstrations and enjoy interactive displays
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.
February half term activities
11:00am to 4:00pm
This February half term explore free family-friendly mini tours of Durham Cathedral - celebrating 40 years as a UNESCO world heritage site!
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.
Chorister Experience Day
12:30pm to 6:30pm
Do you know a child that loves to sing? Durham Cathedral Choir is looking for the next generation of Boy and Girl Choristers. This is a unique opportunity for any child in school years 2-6 to sing with the Choristers in the Cathedral.
Evensong attended by participants of Chorister Experience Day
5:30pm to 6:15pm •The Nave
Psalm 77
Shephard Song of Mary and Song of Simeon
Parry Dear Lord and Father of Mankind
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.
Evensong
5:30pm to 6:15pm •The Nave
sung by Durham Cathedral Choir and Chorister Experience Day participants
Psalm 77
Shephard Songs of Mary and Simeon
Dear Lord and Father of mankind Parry
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.