Peace Doves by Peter Walker
All day
Gaze up to thousands paper peace doves in the Nave of Durham Cathedral this Summer.
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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.
Glorious Gospels! Durham Cathedral Museum Exhibition
Various times
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Durham Cathedral Museum
Various times
Book your ticket to explore 2000 years of the North East’s history, culture and faith at Durham Cathedral Museum at your own pace. Last entry is 30 minutes before closure.
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Tower climb
Various times
Conquer the 325 steps and enjoy unrivalled views
over the historic city of Durham and see recently-completed restoration
work up close.
Cathedral tour
Various times
Discover Durham Cathedral's hidden history on a tour with one of our knowledgeable volunteer guides.
Summer Family Activity: Mini Tour with Mystery Object
11:15am to 2:45pm
Join us for a mini-tour about doves in the cathedral! These 10 minute tours start by selecting a special object from a bag and discovering the meaning behind the object as we move around the cathedral.
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Durham Cathedral Museum Highlights Tour
12:00pm
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.
Evening Prayer
5:30pm to 6:15pm •The Nave
Psalms 114, 115
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.
The Magic of Motown
7:30pm
Celebrate the sound of a generation with one very special night of The Magic of Motown!
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