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.
Fused Glass Workshop
Various times
Create your own fused glass panel in a hands-on workshop with local glass artist, Rita Griskonyte.Take inspiration from Durham Cathedral's beautiful stained glass windows, and use glass mosaic pieces and frets to shape a decorative panel.
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
5:30pm to 6:15pm •The Nave
sung by Chorus ad Vincula
Psalm 145
Walmisley in D minor
And I saw a new heaven Bainton
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 Oasis by Candlelight
7:30pm to 10:30pm
Expect to hear the best of Oasis, from Champagne Supernova, Live Forever and She’s Electric to Slide Away, Wonderwall, Morning Glory and many more.
