Solidarity Forever! Banners of the Durham Mining Community
All day
22 October - 7 November. Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Miners’ Strike of 1984-85, and celebrating the continuing solidarity of the Durham mining communities, a colourful selection of banners from the region’s many union lodges will be displayed around the Durham Cathedral this autumn.
Please note the Undercroft Cafe is closed for refurbishment. Drinks, snacks and sandwiches are available from the Undercroft Foyer.
All day
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.
Daughters of God: Women at Durham Cathedral - Museum Exhibition
10:00am to 4:00pm
Take a deep dive into the various roles women have played in the past and present at Durham Cathedral, as we mark 30 years since the first female priest was ordained, with the latest museum exhibition.
October half term activities
10:00am to 4:00pm
This October half term be inspired by the Miner Banner display and make a mini banner to take home.
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.
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
10:30am
Discover Durham Cathedral's hidden history on a tour with one of our knowledgeable volunteer guides.
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.
Cathedral Secret Spaces Tour
1:00pm
This unique tour makes an ideal experience for those wanting to delve deeper into history and see parts of Durham Cathedral that are rarely open to the public. Step into the cathedral’s prison cell (if you dare!) and get up close with rare books in the 350 year old Refectory Library.
Requiem Eucharist for All Souls' Day
5:30pm to 6:15pm •The Nave
sung by Durham Cathedral Consort of Singers
Incense is used at this service
President: The Reverend Daniel Parkinson
Preacher: The Dean
Requiem Fauré
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.
Requiem Eucharist for All Souls' Day
5:30pm to 6:30pm
Join us to remember those whom we love, but no longer see on All Souls' Day. All are welcome to visit and write the names of loved ones on prayer slips which will be laid silently on the altar during the service at 5.30pm, sung by Durham Cathedral Consort of Singers who will perform Gabriel Fauré’s beautiful setting of the Requiem.
