Cathedral opening times:

• Monday - Saturday: 10am - 4pm
• Sunday: 12 noon - 4pm

Welcome to Durham Cathedral

Our team of staff and volunteers are excited to welcome you back to the cathedral. Explore inspiration and information for what to do on your visit. No booking or tickets are needed to visit the cathedral - just turn up!

Our regular services are listed below. Find more information about our services and explore our online worship resources. Volunteer chaplains are on duty to offer pastoral support at the cathedral.

Face coverings must be worn inside the cathedral, except for children under the age of 11 and people unable to wear face coverings for specific reasons.

Due to technical issues LIGHT, our new contemporary art installation in the Galilee Chapel, is currently out of action. We are working swiftly to fix this. We apologise for any disappointment caused, please check back here for updates.

What measures are in place because of COVID-19?

Durham Cathedral has Good to Go accreditation from Visit England, as is well prepared to keep staff, volunteers and visitors safe. Health and safety measures in place include:

• social distancing and pews widely separated
• a one-way system around the cathedral
• regular cleaning of the cathedral
• hand sanitiser for staff and members of the public
• specially trained staff on duty
• a protective screen at the visitor desk 
• additional signage
• limited numbers of people allowed in the building
• requiring the wearing of face coverings
• collecting personal details to facilitate track and trace