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.
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.
Stained Glass Tour
11:00am
Join a 90 minute guided tour of the stained glass windows of Durham Cathedral. For centuries, stained glass has transformed the spaces of Durham Cathedral and each window tells a story. Some remember people and events; others explore faith, hope, and renewal. Together, they reveal history and heritage through the creativity of generations of makers.
Durham Cathedral Museum Highlights Tour
12:00pm
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.
Cathedral tour
1:30pm
Join our experienced guides on a one hour tour of the Cathedral to learn the fascinating history of the building and those who have lived and worshipped on this site for over a thousand years.
Evensong
5:30pm to 6:15pm •The Nave
Psalm 40
Howells Collegium Regale
Though I speak with the tongues of men Bairstow
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.
Book Launch: Northern Saints in Holy Places: A Pilgrims' Guide to North East England
6:30pm
Come and listen to Philip Plyming, Dean of Durham, and Gavin Wakefield, author and pilgrimage guide, in conversation about saints, pilgrimage and holy places.
