Making a difference

The support of our Patrons ensures we can continue welcoming visitors to this most special of places.

Music

Your support allows us to continue the Cathedral’s choral and musical tradition. In return, Patrons enjoy priority booking for a number of concerts.

Worship

We have Patrons who join because of their faith, their wish to share God’s love or their love of Durham Cathedral. You help us facilitate 1,400 services every year.

Exhibitions

We simply couldn’t create exhibitions like Open Treasure without you. Patrons' ongoing support allows us to stage a rolling programme of exhibitions.

Conservation

You help us preserve unique buildings and collections, our precincts and the wooded riverbanks that give the Cathedral its beautiful setting.

Learning and discovery

 Patron support helps our Learning Team expand its award-winning learning programme. This allows more young children, families, schools and adults from across the region to be inspired by their local heritage.

Patron benefits

All Patrons receive:

• Invitation to Annual Patron Reception and Service
• ‘Cathedral by Night’ private evening event in the Cathedral
• Annual Magazine Dunholm and monthly e-newsletters
• 50% off annual pass for Open Treasure
• 10% off Cathedral Shop
• 10% off Undercroft Restaurant
• Contributors of more than £10,000 are acknowledged in perpetuity in our Liber Vitae (Book of Life) if you so wish it, and celebrated in a special annual service.

Exclusive invitations

Patrons are invited to events including exhibition previews, behind-the-scenes tours and receptions. Find out more in Patron events.

Levels of patronage

We have named our Patrons after each of the Northern Saints in recognition of their contribution to Cathedral life.

Each level has its own tailored benefits. Scroll down for more details.