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Vision 2033

We've recently launched our hopes, prayers and plans for the years leading up to 2033. Find out more about our four priorities of Encountering God, Pilgrimage, Prayer and Proclamation

December 2025

Tuesday Tue 16
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Courts and Coroners: The Law in Medieval Durham - Museum Exhibition

10:00am to 4:00pm

Durham Cathedral Museum

Various times

Tower climb

Various times

Cathedral tour

Various times

All events

As we prepare for Advent and Christmas, find out how you can enjoy this special time of year at Durham Cathedral"

Find out what's on this Advent and Christmas

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

December 2025

Tuesday Tue 16
Wednesday Wed 17
Thursday Thu 18
Friday Fri 19
Saturday Sat 20
Sunday Sun 21
Monday Mon 22
Tuesday Tue 23
Wednesday Wed 24
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Friday Fri 26
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Morning Prayer

8:30am to 9:00am

Holy Communion

12:30pm to 1:00pm

Evening Prayer

5:30pm to 6:15pm

Choir and Audience

NHS Carol Service

7:30pm to 8:30pm

All services

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

Durham Cathedral to host a special time of 24/7 prayer for the recruitment of the next Bishop of Durham.

Durham Cathedral will be hosting a special time of 24/7 prayer to coincide with the final interviews for the next Bishop of Durham.

Dean of Durham launches his new book, Giving Thanks: Rediscovering the Heart of Gratitude.

Over 50 people joined the Dean of Durham, Dr Philip Plyming, in the Cathedral Undercroft, for the launch of his new book, Giving Thanks: Rediscovering the Heart of Gratitude.

Durham school children perform at the winter Music Outreach Celebration

The Music Outreach Celebration returned this winter, with 200 children from Years 3 to 6 singing to their family and friends in the cathedral.

Durham Cathedral awarded Eco Church Silver award

Durham Cathedral has been awarded Echo Church Silver award - an achievement highlighting the cathedral’s ongoing dedication to environmental sustainability.

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

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Don't miss Durham Cathedral in LEGO®

See the 1.7m high model in Durham Cathedral Museum

Explore everything Durham Cathedral has to offer

Tower climb visitors

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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