Pillars of Hope: Safeguarding Week 2024
All day •The Galilee Chapel
We are hosting our third Safeguarding Week to show support for victims and survivors of abuse, and encourage our community to reflect on the words of those whose lives have been affected by abuse.
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
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
11:30am
Discover Durham Cathedral's hidden history on a tour with one of our knowledgeable volunteer guides.
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.
Evensong
5:30pm to 6:15pm •The Nave
sung by the Lay Clerks
Responses plainsong
Psalm 37. 1-24
Dufay Magnificat quinti toni
Nunc dimittis quinti toni plainsong
Sancta Maria Dunstable
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.
Pink Floyd By Candlelight
7:30pm to 10:00pm
Join us on the Dark Side of the Moon, for the ultimate tribute to Pink Floyd, performed by Candlelight at the beautiful Durham Cathedral.