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 carol services, there will be limited access to the main cathedral until 3.45pm. The Museum, Shop and Undercroft Restaurant are open as usual.
All day
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.
NSPCC Carol Service
11:00am to 12:00pm
Join as we sing our favourite Christmas Carols in support of NSPCC.
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.
Mencap Carol Service
2:30pm to 3:30pm
A carol service organised by Mencap, a charity working to improve the lives of those with learning disabilities.
Evensong
5:30pm to 6:15pm •The Nave
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.