Christmas Tree Festival 2026
12:00am to 12:00am
Wander through Durham Cathedral Cloisters and discover a colourful display of Christmas trees, each decorated by a local organisation and telling its own unique story.
Due to the Carols for All and St Nicholas' Procession service, the cathedral is only open for general visiting between 12.30pm and 2.30pm. Please note there is a road closure from the Market Place all day.
All day
Holy Communion
8:00am to 8:30am
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.
Sung Eucharist
10:00am to 11:00am
A service of prayers, Bible readings, hymns, and Choral music, 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 1 hour.
Junior Church
10:00am to 11:00am
Children aged 0 to 18 are invited to learn more about the Christian Gospel through storytelling and exciting craft activities every Sunday during term time.
Refreshments in the Galilee Chapel
11:00am to 11:30am
Join us for tea and coffee in the Galilee Chapel in between Sung Eucharist and Matins service.
Matins
11:30am to 12:15pm
How to Look after a Cathedral: Museum Exhibition
12:00pm 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.
Carols for All
1:30pm to 2:00pm
Sing your favourite Christmas carols with friends at the Carols for All services in the cathedral.
Children's Lantern Parade and Saint Nicholas' Service
3:30pm to 5:00pm
Build excitement for the Christmas season with a lantern procession from the Market Place to the cathedral.
