Ongoing support
The Friends provide annual grants to the library, the Broderers and education work. The Friends support the conservation of riverbanks and woodlands around the cathedral. The charity are supporters of music in the Cathedral and have provided a Chorister bursary for many years.
Member benefits
Becoming a Friend of Durham Cathedral combines a shared passion of heritage with community spirit. Activities for members include:
- Friends-only tour of the cathedral
- Invitation to annual Friends’ Festival and AGM
- Invitation to special Friends’ events
- Access to Friends’ recorded Lectures and Talks
- Friends’ newsletter
- Discounts for Friends in cathedral Café and Shop
- Reduced charge for access to Durham Cathedral Museum
- Early notice of Cathedral events, with priority booking rights for some
Membership costs
- Annual Junior Membership £5 per year
- Annual Student Membership £10 per year
- Annual Single Membership £24 per year
- Annual Joint Membership (at same address) £36 per year
- Single Life Membership £300
- Joint Life Membership (at same address) £500
Become a Friend of Durham Cathedral
Click the link below to view the Friends of Durham Cathedral website for more information and how to become a member.