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This unique behind-the-scenes experience tells the stories of the cathedral, including what life was like for the monks who once lived here. The tour will start in the cloister, and lead you through the medieval buildings giving you the chance to explore the Great Kitchen and the Monks' Dormitory. Once part of the Benedictine monastery, these extraordinary spaces now house the museum collections, such as the remarkable treasures of St Cuthbert.

Book tickets online here.

The Durham Christmas Festival returns to the cathedral this year with a Regional Producers’ Market in the cloisters.

While you're here, join a Carols for All service in the cathedral.

This special service will get the whole family into the festive spirit as the lights on the 20 feet tall Christmas tree are switched on.

Let your loved one’s memory shine brightly this Christmas. This annual service, organised by the St Cuthbert's Hospice, is an opportunity for anyone in our community to come together, whether they have a connection to the Hospice or not, to remember and celebrate the lives of those we love.

The NHS Carol Service returns to Durham Cathedral. Tickets are required at this service.

Book a ticket for the WI carol service at Durham Cathedral.

Make it a Christmas to remember, with a special screening of family favourite The Snowman accompanied by a magnificent live orchestra.

Book tickets online here. - SOLD OUT

Make it a Christmas to remember, with a special screening of family favourite The Snowman accompanied by a magnificent live orchestra.

Book tickets online here - SOLD OUT

Make it a Christmas to remember, with a special screening of family favourite The Snowman accompanied by a magnificent live orchestra.

Book tickets online here. SOLD OUT

This special service is a real highlight of the Christmas season, with the joyful liturgy, readings, and music sung by Durham Cathedral Choir.

This special service is a real highlight of the Christmas season, with the joyful liturgy, readings, and music sung by Durham Cathedral Choir.

Celebrate the birth of Christ through prayer and the Eucharist, as Christmas Eve becomes Christmas Day.

Experience the joy of Christmas Day at Durham Cathedral.

Durham Churches Together hold a service to reflect on the year past and welcome the new year to come.

John Law - "one of Europe’s most adventurous pianists” - presents his stunning new music and visuals project: Renaissance.

Revel in the majesty of Haydn's The Creation, as a hundred young singers from Gabrieli's choral training scheme, Gabrieli Roar, take to the stage alongside world-class period instrumentalists and singers, and renowned soloists.

Join Aled Jones as he embarks on a UK-wide tour.  Over his extraordinary 30 year career, Aled's outstanding performances have made smash-hit box office history. He is the original crossover star and has sung for the Pope and the Royal Family, received an MBE, released over 30 albums - with over 10 million album sales and counting - and has over 40 silver, gold and platinum discs. After beginning his career at the age of 12, Aled became one of the world’s most successful boy sopranos, releasing 12 hit albums in 4 years with the defining moment being ‘Walking in the Air’, the hit song from the family-favourite, Christmas animated film ‘The Snowman’. As a broadcaster, Aled has forged an extensive career, having presented across BBC Radio 2 & 3 and BBC Radio Wales. Aled also hosts the Classic FM Sunday Breakfast Show and has become a popular favourite on the station and enjoyed his own show ITV Weekend.
 

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’.