The Chapter House
See where the monks transacted daily business including reading a ‘chapter’ of the monastic rule. For Harry Potter fans, the Chapter House was used as Professor McGonagall’s classroom together with the Cloister in the first two films.
Not usually open to the public, subject to availability and additional charges apply.
Tower climb
Climb the tower to view this UNESCO World Heritage Site and Durham City from above. See the roof, masonry and exterior of the Central Tower up close.
Tickets can be purchased on an individual basis at the cathedral visitor desk. Subject to availability, and restrictions apply. See more on the Cathedral Central Tower page.
Evening tours
For a unique experience, after-hours evening tours can be arranged once the Cathedral is closed to the public.
Packages can be created to include a private drinks reception in the medieval Cloister, and evening dinner in the vaulted Undercroft Restaurant, with menus to suit accompanied by a range of wines and Durham Brewery beers.
Subject to availability and additional charges apply.
Private organ recital
Add a special touch to your visit with a private organ recital, with visitors seated in the 17th century carved wooden choir stalls in the Quire, the heart of the Cathedral.
Subject to availability and additional charges apply.
Worship and private chapel service
Private prayer and reflection can be included as part of your visit in the 13th century vaulted Chapel of the Holy Cross, a tranquil chapel underneath the Deanery.
Subject to availability and additional charges apply.
Groups are always to welcome to join in any of our regular services.