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Woman in army uniform saluting, as poppy's fall on remembrance Sunday

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

Sorry, there are no events scheduled for Friday 17th May 2024.

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.

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

Visit the museum

May 2024

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

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