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.
Living Stones: Archaeology at Durham Cathedral
10:00am 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.
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.
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 for James the Apostle
5:30pm to 6:15pm •The Nave
sung by Cathedral Singers of Ontario
Psalm 94
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How beautiful upon the mountains Stainer
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.