Durham Cathedral Tower
Durham City
County Durham
DH1 3EH
Tel: +44 191 338 7178
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Prices
Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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Adult | £7.50 per ticket type |
Child 8-17 | Free |
Child (8-17 years old) Free - Young climbers must be accompanied by someone over 18 years of age.
Unfortunately those under 8 years old cannot climb the tower.
Tickets are available from the visitor desk inside the Cathedral or can be pre-booked online via the website. To check the tower opening please call the visitor desk on 0191 338 7178 or email visitor.desk@durhamcathedral.co.uk
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Recent Reviews:
- CJH1711Maidenhead, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesWell worth a visitWednesday, 2nd April 2025Full of history, lots to see and a good hour or more to see everything. Good loos and coffee shop too. Let’s not forget the court yard used in Harry Potter!!! Read full review
- ChrisL1845Kendal, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesDurham Cathedral and the city is a must while visiting the North EastTuesday, 8th April 2025Beautiful Cathedral a must see for any visitor to Durham, a climb up the tower is also a must weather permitting. Durham Cathedral is steeped in history and has been a movie location for more than... Read full review
- rachaelt684Hereford, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesSight Seeing TripWednesday, 9th April 2025What a beautiful cathedral. Upon arrival we were welcomed by very friendly front of house staff. We opted for a ticket to climb the tower. ( Just a heads up 325 steps to the summit not for the... Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- Access Statement - Please see below
Access Information
Opening Times
2025 (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025) |
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* Please check Durham Cathedral website for full details of opening times.