Durham Cathedral
Durham Cathedral is thought by many to be the finest example of Norman church architecture in England. It has the tombs of St Cuthbert and The Venerable Bede. Please check opening times on our website or ring before travelling.
Accessibility:
Opening Times
| 01/01/2008 - 18/07/2008 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 09:30 | 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:30 | 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 | 18:00 |
| Thursday | 09:30 | 18:00 |
| Friday | 09:30 | 18:00 |
| Saturday | 09:30 | 18:00 |
| Sunday | 12:45 | 17:30 |
| Bank Holiday | 09:30 | 18:00 |
| 19/07/2008 - 25/08/2008 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 09:30 | 20:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:30 | 20:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 | 20:00 |
| Thursday | 09:30 | 20:00 |
| Friday | 09:30 | 20:00 |
| Saturday | 09:30 | 20:00 |
| Sunday | 12:45 | 20:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 09:30 | 20:00 |
| 26/08/2008 - 31/12/2008 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 09:30 | 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:30 | 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 | 18:00 |
| Thursday | 09:30 | 18:00 |
| Friday | 09:30 | 18:00 |
| Saturday | 09:30 | 18:00 |
| Sunday | 12:45 | 17:30 |
| Bank Holiday | 09:30 | 18:00 |
Ticket Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Adult | Free |
| Child | Free |
| Concessions | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A1(M). From the A1(M) take the A690 to Durham city centre. 3 new 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 mins until 1730 - please ring for times 0870 608 2608).
Facilities
Provider Features
- In town/city centre
- Indoor Attraction
- No Smoking Attraction
Accessibility
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Loop for most of the Cathedral.
- Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Large print guide books and leaflets, touch and hearing centre.
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors - Designated parking limited so by prior arrangement
- Ramp / Level Access - Not all areas are accessible to wheelchair users.
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - Restaurant seating 100.
Payment Methods
- Approx length of visit - 1-4 hours.
- Booking essential
- Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.Cathedral events have priority and on occasion there is only limited access to Cathedral.
- Max group size - 100
- Min group size - 10
- Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
Provider Facilities
- Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Staff Fluent in Languages - Other - French and German
- Toilets
Target Markets
- Marketed Towards Children
- Marketed Towards Families
- Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
- Marketed Towards Students / Youth
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
- Guided Tours Available for Individuals
Languages spoken
- French spoken
- German spoken
Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Chinese printed material
- Dutch printed material
- French printed material
- German printed material
- Italian printed material
- Japanese printed material
- Spanish printed material
Durham Cathedral
The Chapter Office
The College
Durham
County Durham
DH1 3EH
The College
Durham
County Durham
DH1 3EH
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