Morning Prayer
8:30am to 9:00am •The Shrine of St Cuthbert
Morning Prayer is a said service with prayers, psalms and bible readings. We pray for God’s blessing for the day ahead, for the world and those in need. The service lasts around 30 minutes.
LOUDfence installation: Safeguarding Sunday
9:00am to 5:00pm
To mark Safeguarding Sunday, Durham Cathedral will host a special installation inviting visitors to pause, reflect and consider what it means to walk in someone else’s shoes.
How to Look after a Cathedral: Museum Exhibition
10:00am to 4:00pm
9 November to 28 February 2027
Within your ticket to the latest exhibition, you can also access fascinating stories and ancient relics in the Durham Cathedral Museum. Get up close to St Cuthbert's cross and coffin, and the original Sanctuary Ring.
Tower climb
Various times
Conquer the 325 spiral steps to the top of our Central Tower from where you can enjoy unrivalled views over our historic city of Durham.
Stained Glass Tour
11:00am
Join a 90 minute guided tour of the stained glass windows of Durham Cathedral. For centuries, stained glass has transformed the spaces of Durham Cathedral and each window tells a story. Some remember people and events; others explore faith, hope, and renewal. Together, they reveal history and heritage through the creativity of generations of makers.
Cathedral tour
Various times
Join our experienced guides on a one hour tour of the Cathedral to learn the fascinating history of the building and those who have lived and worshipped on this site for over a thousand years.
Holy Communion
12:30pm to 1:00pm
A service of prayers and Bible readings, in which we offer bread and wine to God in thanksgiving for his goodness to us, which we receive back as the body and blood of Christ. The service lasts around 30 minutes.
Evensong
5:30pm to 6:15pm •The Nave
Responses Leighton
Psalm 89. 27-50
Gray in F minor
The King of love my shepherd is Bairstow
Evensong is a service of bible readings, psalms and prayers. The Choir sing for us accompanied, usually, by organ music. We follow the service using the Book of Common Prayer of 1662 giving thanks for the day that has past. The service lasts around 45 minutes.