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Remembrance Weekend 2024

At our annual Remembrance events we remember those who gave their life in conflict and pray for peace in the world today.

May 2024

Sunday Sun 12
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Sorry, there are no events scheduled for Sunday 12th May 2024.

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See a colourful selection of Miners' banners from around the region in 'Solidarity Forever! Banners of the Durham Mining Community'

New Exhibition until 7 November

Monday - Saturday 09:30am to 4:30pm

Sunday 12:00pm to 4:00pm

There is no admission charge to visit Durham Cathedral. We ask all our visitors to donate £5, if they are able, to support the cathedral's future.

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Explore 200 years of the North East's history, culture and faith at Durham Cathedral

Visit the museum

May 2024

Sunday Sun 12
Monday Mon 13
Tuesday Tue 14
Wednesday Wed 15
Thursday Thu 16
Friday Fri 17
Saturday Sat 18
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Holy Communion

8:00am to 8:30am

Sung Eucharist

10:00am to 11:00am

Refreshments in the Galilee Chapel

11:00am to 11:30am

Matins

11:30am to 12:15pm

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St Cuthbert is the North of England's best-loved saint and his Shrine, just behind the High Altar, continues to be a place of pilgrimage

Learn about the Shrine of St Cuthbert

A welcome from the Dean of Durham

The Very Revd Dr Philip Plyming, Dean of Durham, welcomes you to Durham Cathedral.

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Latest news from Durham Cathedral

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Colourful miners' banners go on Display at Durham Cathedral to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Miners’ Strike.

Over 35 miners’ banners from across the region will go on display around Durham Cathedral later this month to mark the 40th anniversary of the Miners’ Strike of 1984-85.

Luxmuralis light show arrives at Durham Cathedral

Luxmuralis returned last night on 9 October, for its third year at Durham Cathedral with Space, an immersive, intergalactic light and sound experience.

New Lay Canons have joined Durham Cathedral’s governing body

On Sunday 6 October 2024, Dr Apollo Tutesigensi and Professor Stefanie Sheen were installed as the cathedral’s newest members of Chapter, the cathedral’s governing body.

Durham Cathedral looking for two new Non-Executive Members of Chapter

Durham Cathedral is seeking to appoint two additional Non-Executive Members to its Chapter (the Board of the Cathedral).

Return of Durham Cathedral in LEGO®

See the 1.7m high model in Durham Cathedral Museum

Definitely one of the best cathedrals we have visited. Unusually intimate for a cathedral which really adds to the experience."

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Explore everything Durham Cathedral has to offer

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Things to see and do

From the museum to the tower and Harry Potter filming locations, find out what you can explore on a visit to Durham Cathedral.

Faith and worship

Durham Cathedral is an Anglican Cathedral and the central church of the Diocese of Durham. Find out about the daily rhythm of prayer and worship at the cathedral, and how you can join our community.
Cathedral during Autumn

Treasures and collections

The Cathedral is home to a stunning collection of treasures, paintings, embroideries, and other historic objects. Some of the items you’ll see on display during your visit are more than 1,000 years old.

The cathedral building and grounds

Learn more about the different parts of the cathedral.

Discover Durham Cathedral's Harry Potter filming locations

Relive the Magic

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