Online Quiet Day: The Wisdom of the Carmelites
8:00am to 11:30pm
Join us for this Online Quiet Day, with video reflections, live-streamed services and prayers.
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.
How to Look after a Cathedral: Museum Exhibition
10:00am to 4:00pm
9 November to 28 February 2027
Within your ticket to the latest exhibition, you can also access fascinating stories and ancient relics in the Durham Cathedral Museum. Get up close to St Cuthbert's cross and coffin, and the original Sanctuary Ring.
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.
Cathedral tour
Various times
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.
Marian Art in Durham Cathedral
11:00am
Join Professor Jane Heath from the Department of Theology and Religion at Durham University on this specially curated tour of the Marian Art in Durham Cathedral.
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 6:15pm
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 to 6 to sing with the Choristers in the Cathedral.
Evensong for the Eve of Christ the King
5:30pm to 6:15pm •The Nave
attended by Chorister Experience Day participants
Psalm 105. 1-22
Shephard Songs of Mary and Simeon
Psalm 150 Mawby
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.