Durham Cathedral
Described as ‘the best Cathedral on planet earth’ (Bill Bryson), Durham Cathedral forms part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site with breath-taking Romanesque architecture, exquisite stained glass, and the most complete set of surviving monastic buildings. Durham Cathedral has been a place of prayer and pilgrimage for more than a millennium. It houses the shrine of St Cuthbert, the 7th century Bishop of Lindisfarne; and the tomb of the Venerable Bede, author of the early 8th century The Ecclesiastical History of the English People, who is known as the The Father of English History.
Things to do include climbing the Cathedral Tower, guided tours, special exhibitions and family activities. The Cathedral sits high on the Durham Peninsula and can be reached via many of the woodland footpaths along the banks of the River Wear. It is a place of worship, welcome and hospitality and visitors are always welcome.
Our Events
06th May 2025to 08th May 2025
Durham - Lighting up for 80th anniversary of VE Day
08th Jun 2025
Durham - Pentecost Praise
Latest news from Durham Cathedral
VE Day – Durham Cathedral
Lighting up red, white and blue, commemorative worship, music, bunting and bellringing – all
Maundy Thursday Service – Who’s going, what does it mean.
Recipients from across Durham, York, Wales and Scotland are preparing to attend the Royal
Flowers fit for The King and Queen at Durham Cathedral
Preparing colourful displays fit for The King and Queen, reflections on contemporary religious
Magna Carta and the North – Durham Cathedral
Telling the Magna Carta story anew: Durham Cathedral announces special contemporary arts