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Family adventures

We love welcoming visitors of all ages to Durham Cathedral. Come and explore, learn, enjoy, play, and experience the wonder of this historic place and the surrounding riverbanks.

Summer Holiday Activities

Join the fun this summer with free family-friendly tours, creating your own stained-glass keyring, or book a workshop to create a fused glass masterpiece. Plus, don’t forget to see Durham Cathedral in LEGO® and explore the Kids Eat Free offer in the café.

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Things to do

Workshop: Create your own Fused Glass

Thursday's in July and August

Add a splash of colour to your day with our stained glass making workshop. Whether you are inspired by the cathedral's world-famous windows, or have a design in mind, these creative sessions are a chance to experiment with colour, pattern and light.

Led by glass artist Rita Griskonyte, you make a masterpiece to take home after it has been fired in the kiln.

Please note that all adults and children need to book a ticket, and all children will need to be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age: 6 years old.

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Borrow an activity backpack

Borrow a backpack filled with fun activities and challenges to explore the cathedral in a new and different way. Use the binoculars to spot hidden details high up, roll a die and find the object it lands on, plus get crafty with colouring sheets. To borrow a backpack for free on your next visit head to the Visitor Desk.

See Durham Cathedral in LEGO®

After a few years in storage, the LEGO® version of Durham Cathedral has been re-built and is back on permanent display inside the museum. You can see the giant model for free, if you wish to explore the Museum further tickets are available (£7.50 per adult and free under 18's).

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