What's On

An opportunity to visit the stunning Refectory Library - not usually open to visitors - to explore a selection of historic bibles and prayer books from the collections of Durham Cathedral Library.

An inventive outdoor production of Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet, performed in the Monk's Garden.  Prepare for a carnival of passion and imagination, with live music-making, deft physicality and vibrant story-telling. Expect fast-paced drama, plenty of musical instruments and many a quick costume change along the way!

Sessions take place on Fridays from 10 July from 9.45am-11.45am.

Enjoy magical family activities in a Harry Potter filming location! Join us in the sunny Cloister to make your own magical broom stick, take part in flying practice and see the Chapter House.

Carve your own St Cuthbert's Cross to keep as a reminder of your participation in Pilgrimage 2020. This two day course is taught by the expert stone masons of Durham Cathedral. No previous experience is required and all equipment will be provided.

Enjoy a tour of Durham cathedral followed by afternoon tea served in the Chapter House, the filming location for Professor McGonagall's classroom in the first two Harry Potter films.

Walk with local geologist Brian Young along Durham Cathedral's riverbanks to discover the geology of Durham's peninsula. 10.30am-12 noon. 

A talk from local geologist Brian Young on the geology of the cathedral, followed by refreshments and a tour of the cathedral. 1.30pm-4pm. 

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. All children must be accompanied at all times by an adult.

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. All children must be accompanied at all times by an adult.

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 Durham Cathedral, just next to Palace Green.

Enjoy a tour of Durham cathedral followed by afternoon tea served in the Chapter House, the filming location for Professor McGonagall's classroom in the first two Harry Potter films.

A chance to experience a walking tour of Durham Cathedral's historic woodlands and riverbanks guided by an expert walk leader. Starts from the cathedral visitor desk.

The Museum of the Moon comes to Durham Cathedral!  An opportunity to be one of the first to interact with this astounding installation from artist Luke Jerram, in situ until 6 November. 

The Moon awaits you as you visit Durham Cathedral!  Come and experience this awe-inspiring art installation - and don't forget to keep an eye out for a series of exciting events taking place 'under the moon' September-November.
 

Enjoy a tour of Durham cathedral followed by afternoon tea served in the Chapter House, the filming location for Professor McGonagall's classroom in the first two Harry Potter films.

Stelliferous Limited and Live at the Cathedral Ltd by arrangement with Piper Music Management presents Dave Finnegan’s Commitments and Lolly: Live at Durham Cathedral.

Over twenty years on, neither time age nor music has managed to tame one of the soul survivors of the Commitments. Mickah Wallace is brasher and louder than ever and continuing to spread the gospel of soul to the undisputed masses.  Dave Finnegan's Commitments undoubtedly continue where the film left off, still spreading the word of Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett and the other apostles of soul, and in doing so enabling us all to experience live, the essence of... sweet soul music. 

Stelliferous Limited and Live at the Cathedral Ltd by arrangement with Piper Music Management presents Scouting for Girls: Live at Durham Cathedral.

Friends since they were five, Pete, Greg and Roy have picked up nominations for four Brits, an Ivor Novello and played everywhere from a sold-out Wembley Arena to countless festival stages.  This year they have also released a new album ‘The Trouble with Boys’.
 

Join us for this amazing magical family opportunity to sleep in Durham Cathedral.  The overnight ‘sleep under’ the moon will include family activities in the Cloister on arrival, family tours of the church after closing and pre bedtime storytelling under the moon.  Each family will be given a flag on arrival to place in the church in order to designate their sleeping area.  Includes a continental breakfast in the Cloister.