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.
The World comes to Durham: Museum Exhibition
10:00am to 4:00pm
See fragments of flasks, bottles and jugs from the 1600s, manuscripts and jewellery in the latest collection gallery exhibition. Learn more about the people who travelled to Durham, the items they brought and the journeys they took in the latest collection gallery exhibition.
Durham Cathedral Museum
Various times
Book your ticket to explore 2000 years of the North East’s history, culture and faith at Durham Cathedral Museum at your own pace. Last entry is 30 minutes before closure.
Tower climb
Various times
Conquer the 325 steps and enjoy unrivalled views
over the historic city of Durham and see recently-completed restoration
work up close.
Carols for All
Various times
Saturday 2 & Sunday 3 December. Sing your favourite Christmas carols with friends at the Carols for All services in the cathedral.
Afternoon Tea in the Chapter House
12:00pm
Enjoy a delicious Afternoon Tea in the unique surroundings of Durham Cathedral’s Chapter House.
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.
Advent Procession with Carols
6:00pm to 7:30pm
Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 December, 6pm. All are welcome to join this atmospheric service to mark the start of Advent which starts in darkness and journeys into light.
Christmas Dinner at the Cathedral
7:00pm
Get into the Christmas spirit with a Christmas Dinner at the Undercroft Restaurant.
Get into the Christmas spirit with a Christmas Dinner at the Undercroft Restaurant.