Andrew Usher

Chief Officer: Visitor Experience and Enterprise

Andrew oversees all aspects of the visitor offer at the cathedral, including learning, events and arts programme. Andrew also plays a role in the wider leadership at the cathedral and is a member of the Executive Leadership Team.

Prior to joining the cathedral in 2021, Andrew worked in the retail industry with over 20 year’s experience in senior leadership roles.

Contact:

Email: andrew.usher@durhamcathedral.co.uk 

Phone: 0191 3744054

Latest news from the Visitor Experience and Enterprise team

Lumiere finale records 120,000 visitors over three nights in Durham City and Shildon

Wednesday 19 November 2025 Articles

After sixteen years and 9 editions, more than 120,000 visitors turned out to see the lights of Lumiere before they went out over Durham, 13-15 November 2025.

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Luxmuralis light show arrives at Durham Cathedral

Wednesday 8 October 2025 Articles

Luxmuralis returned on Wednesday 8 October, for its fourth year at Durham Cathedral with The Storytellers, an immersive, literary light and sound experience.

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Durham Cathedral commissions contemporary art installations to run alongside the Magna Carta and the North exhibition

Thursday 3 April 2025 Articles

Durham Cathedral is working with artists and design specialists to create a programme of contemporary art and digital experiences for the upcoming Magna Carta and the North exhibition.

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St Cuthbert Day Celebration's at Durham Cathedral

Monday 17 March 2025 Articles

Annual celebrations for the North East's most famous saint, St Cuthbert, take place this weekend, on Friday 21 and Saturday 22 March at Durham Cathedral with a programme of special events and services.

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