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Kynren – The Storied Lands
Durham Cathedral
The Cathedral Office
The College
Durham City
County Durham
DH1 3EH
The College
Durham City
County Durham
DH1 3EH
Tel: +44 0191 338 7178
OnlineBooking
Book Tickets
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016 - Regional and Miscellaneous
WTTC Safe Travels 2021
TripAdvisor
- Excellent5572
- Very Good1300
- Average182
- Poor62
- Terrible60
Recent Reviews:
- Mackey85Thornaby, United KingdomTrip Type:Friends getawayBeautiful
Sunday, 23rd February 2025It was the first time my friend and I had been to Durham and we couldn't wait to visit the cathedral and we were not disappointed. What a beautiful building inside and out. Everyone inside is so nice... Read full review - Cameron BWilmslow, United KingdomTrip Type:Solo travelHuge cathedral with great history, worth visitingMonday, 24th February 2025Absolutely immense cathedral in a very nice location perched on top of the hill overlooking the bend in the river, nice walks and very accessible on the East Coast mainline and cross county... Read full review
- Notlaw008Cheshire, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesImpressed how they made it
Saturday, 1st March 2025Yes, its a big church, as always they try to get money out of you, to light a candle, £5 ‘donation’ to get in. From a structural point of view great. The god stuff is just silly. Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- Access Statement - Please see below
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp / Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant
Provider Facilities
- Event Venue
Provider Features
- In town/city centre
- Indoor Attraction
Access Information
Opening Times
| 2025 (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Saturday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00 | - 16:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
* Outside of these times, the cathedral is also open for public services. Find details on the Durham Cathedral website.
Sometimes repair work, a special event or service means that access to all or parts of the cathedral may be limited. Knowing that many people often travel from a distance to visit, the cathedral tries to minimise these times and includes information for people planning their visit on the Opening Times page of the Durham Cathedral website. You can also contact the visitor desk at Durham Cathedral on visitor.desk@durhamcathedral.co.uk or 0191 338 7178.
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A1(M). From the A1(M) take the A690 to Durham city centre. 3 Park and Ride facilities within the city.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest station is Durham Station. From the station go into the city centre and follow the signs for the cathedral or take the Cathedral Bus (every 20 minutes until 1730 - please ring for times 0870 608 2608).
Highlights...
Durham City, Durham CityA beautiful city with winding cobbled streets packed with history, culture and stunning architecture. Guarded by the River Wear, Durham City with its dramatic skyline never fails to impress.
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The Angel's Way, Whitley BayTraverse Tyneside in all its multi-faceted allure, from a sandy seaside village to the site that once housed St Cuthbert’s remains through a titanic legacy of medieval magic, Industrial Age endeavour and sheer contemporary class.
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The Way of Love, HartlepoolThe Way of Love follows the influence of three of the most important female figures in the establishment of Christianity in England - St Hilda, St Helena and St Mary Magdalene - whilst mixing maritime and mining heritage, nationally-important nature reserves and the North East’s iconic denes.
