October Half Term 2026

Various dates

This October half-term, experiment with light art, join a free mini tour, explore the LEGO® Cathedral and dress up as a monk.


Saturday 24 October to Sunday 1 November

During the Cathedral's opening times: 
•    Monday to Saturday 9.30am - 4.30pm
•    Sunday 12.30pm - 3pm 

Borrow a backpack from the Visitor Desk and discover Durham Cathedral in a new way with your little ones.

Visit Durham Cathedral Museum and see Durham Cathedral in LEGO® for free. Challenge yourself to build your own mini-cathedral out of LEGO® and check out the Monk dressing-up station too!

With the purchase of one adult meal (minimum £5 spend), up to two children can eat free this half-term in the Undercroft Café*. Children can choose beans on toast or a sandwich, with a piece of fruit or a cookie. 

*Terms and conditions apply.