How much is it to visit Durham Cathedral?

Entry is free. However when you visit, please donate as generously as you can so free entry can remain.

We suggest a donation of £3 per person.

The Open Treasure exhibition and North West Tower Tour charge for admission.

How can I check in advance if it's possible to visit on a particular day?

Our events are listed in What’s On.

We post information about occasional restricted access in Opening times.

The Open Treasure exhibition is sometimes closed to change the exhibits. Please take a look at Open Treasure for dates.

Can I bring luggage or large bags?

Bags up to standard hand luggage size are allowed. Because of security issues, large bags are not allowed inside. Unfortunately we don’t have any storage facilities.

Are dogs allowed?

Dogs are allowed in the Cloister and Cathedral grounds but not inside. You can access the Cloister from the North Bailey entrance, which avoids walking through the Cathedral church.

Guide dogs, hearing dogs and support dogs are welcome throughout the Cathedral and Open Treasure exhibition.

Can I bring in food and water?

Please don’t bring food or drink with you into the Cathedral, apart from bottled water.

Do you have a cafe or restaurant?

Yes, we have the Undercroft Restaurant off the Cloister, serving snacks, drinks and hot meals.

Where are the toilets?

Accessible toilets are available beyond the Cathedral Shop and Undercroft Restaurant, which lie off the Cloister. There are also toilets half-way round the Open Treasure exhibition.