From 11 July to 2 November, see the only surviving 1216 Magna Carta, along with issues from 1225 and 1300, and three Forest Charters in Durham Cathedral Museum.
To mark the 800th anniversary of the 1225 Magna Carta, Durham Cathedral has commissioned digital and contemporary artwork, along with a thought-provoking events programme.
Special Experiences
See the special experiences for the whole family as part of Magna Carta in the North exhibition.
When booking the below events, add Museum tickets to your order to receive a discount.
Talks and Debates
Magna Carta Uncovered with Marie-Thérèse, Exhibitions & Collections Officer
Bad King John and the Rebel Barons
Wednesday 30 July, 1.30pm
Find out the story behind Magna Carta and the Rebel Barons! Was King John really the worst king in history, and what happened when he finally pushed his Barons too far? Come along for a family-friendly look at why this famous document was made and the people behind it.
Magna Carta at Durham
Wednesday 10 September, 6.30pm
Durham Cathedral is unique in holding three issues of Magna Carta, including the only surviving issue from 1216, and further issues from 1225 and 1300. It also holds issues of the accompanying Charters of the Forest from 1217, 1225 and 1300. Find out how these documents came to Durham, and what they meant for the people of the North East and their daily lives.
The Legacy of Magna Carta
Thursday 2 October, 6.30pm
Magna Carta is recognised as being one of the most important documents in history. Described as a beacon of democracy, it has become an enduring and iconic symbol in the struggle for rights and liberties around the world, with reformers looking to its principles as a model for causes including social justice, human rights, environmental conservation and climate justice.
Family Activities
