What's On

Celebrate the mining heritage of County Durham with a fascinating exhibition in the Open Treasure Collections Gallery.  Twenty-five years since the closure of the last County Durham colliery, and 75 years since the founding of the ‘Bevin Boys’, we explore the Cathedral's links to coalmining in the region, the continuing role of the Durham Miners' Gala, and how mining remains an integral part of County Durham life.

For the first time, the public will be able to climb the North West tower, and see Durham City from a new perspective. With the central tower still closed to the public for a major conservation project, we are excited to offer this unique opportunity to climb one of the smaller towers of Durham Cathedral and see the roof, masonry and central tower up close for the first time.

Trips will run on Fridays and Saturdays at various times throughout the day.

Please contact the Visitor Desk to check availability.

Durham Cathedral Choir is joined by leading period instrument orchestra St. James’ Baroque, for an evening of Bach in the stunning acoustic of Durham Cathedral.

Part of Durham BRASS 2018

 

Join us for our regular Ten Minute Talk in Open Treasure. Hear one of our experienced Gallery Attendants sharing their insights into Durham Cathedral’s history and collections in a short, informative talk. Today join Latoya Schadel for a talk on 'Saintly Remains: Markings of Sanctity in the Early Christian Church'. Using Saint Cuthbert's incorrupt remains as an example, Latoya will be exploring the importance of the 'Odour of Sanctity' in identifying those detsined for Sainthood.

Join us for what is always a poignant and moving service as the Cathedral Choir is dismissed at the end of the academic year.

Sid Chaplin, a much-loved and critically-acclaimed chronicler of working-class culture in the North East, is celebrated in this talk from his son, Michael Chaplin.


 

1.30-4.00pm

Durham Cathedral's Education team will be hosting a open afternoon for those who are interested in becoming a volunteer member of the Education team. All are welcome to the afternoon which will include sessions both inside the Cathedral and on the woodlands and riverbanks around the Cathedral, and cake!

1 August - 12 September, every Wednesday

Join us for our organ recital series, featuring some of Britain's greatest organists.

Please click for further details and booking information.

Over 150 singers from around the world come together for this performance of Puccini's Messe di Gloria and Gounod's St. Cecilia Mass.

 

7.00pm

Join us for bat themed activities in the cloister. Learn about the bats that live in the Cathedral and watch them as they emerge from their roosts.

Take a gentle stroll along the riverbanks to find out more about the bats of Durham.  You may see pippistrelles, daubentons and noctules foraging for food.  The walk starts at the North Door of the Cathedral, off Palace Green. 

A special opportunity to spend a summer evening with your camera inside Durham Cathedral.  

Celebrate this year’s Heritage Open Days with free events at Durham Cathedral and explore spaces usually closed to members of the public.

Celebrate this year’s Heritage Open Days with free events at Durham Cathedral and explore spaces usually closed to members of the public.

Celebrate this year’s Heritage Open Days with free events at Durham Cathedral and explore spaces usually closed to members of the public.

Celebrate this year’s Heritage Open Days with free events at Durham Cathedral and explore spaces usually closed to members of the public.

Celebrate this year’s Heritage Open Days with free events at Durham Cathedral and explore spaces usually closed to members of the public.

Runs to early 2019
The Collections Gallery, Open Treasure

On 11 November 1918 an armistice ended the war in Western Europe, although peace would not fully return for many more months. Commemorating the 100th anniversary of this momentous event, this exhibition explores what it meant for the people of Durham and the north east as World War I ended, soldiers came home, and peace was gradually restored.


 

We invite visitors to join our innovative tours of the whole of Open Treasure, incorporating both our permanent displays and temporary exhibitions, Armistice: Living with the peace.

Experience sumptuous harmonies in an idyllic, festive setting...

Due to overwhelming public demand, original X-Factor stars and operatic multi-platinum selling vocal quartet G4 are back, with their atmospheric “G4 Christmas” tour across the UK in November and December 2018.

Durham Cathedral Choir is joined by the Avison Ensemble, for a festive performance of Handel's famous oratorio. Soloists will be from within Durham Cathedral Choir, the orchestra is led by Pavlo Beznosiuk. 

Join us as we host The Snowman Tour for one day only. 

Screenings also taking place at 1.30pm and 3.30pm.

Durham Cathedral Choir joins forces with the Avison Ensemble to perform Bach’s stunning St John Passion on the evening of Palm Sunday 2019. This unmissable concert will be conducted by Daniel Cook, Master of the Choristers and Organist at Durham Cathedral.  The orchestra will be led by reknowned period instrument violinist Pavlo Beznosiuk.