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Durham Cathedral

Durham Cathedral

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Thought by many to be the finest example of Norman church architecture in England, with the tombs of St Cuthbert and The Venerable Bede. Please check opening times before travelling.

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Opening Times

19/07/2008 - 25/08/2008
DayTimes
Monday09:3020:00
Tuesday09:3020:00
Wednesday09:3020:00
Thursday09:3020:00
Friday09:3020:00
Saturday09:3020:00
Sunday12:4520:00
Bank Holiday09:3020:00
26/08/2008 - 31/12/2008
DayTimes
Monday09:3018:00
Tuesday09:3018:00
Wednesday09:3018:00
Thursday09:3018:00
Friday09:3018:00
Saturday09:3018:00
Sunday12:4517:30
Bank Holiday09:3018:00
01/01/2009 - 17/07/2009
DayTimes
Monday09:3018:00
Tuesday09:3018:00
Wednesday09:3018:00
Thursday09:3018:00
Friday09:3018:00
Saturday09:3018:00
Sunday12:4517:30
Bank Holiday09:3018:00
18/07/2009 - 24/08/2009
DayTimes
Monday09:3020:00
Tuesday09:3020:00
Wednesday09:3020:00
Thursday09:3020:00
Friday09:3020:00
Saturday09:3020:00
Sunday12:4520:00
Bank Holiday09:3020:00
25/08/2009 - 31/12/2009
DayTimes
Monday09:3018:00
Tuesday09:3018:00
Wednesday09:3018:00
Thursday09:3018:00
Friday09:3018:00
Saturday09:3018:00
Sunday12:4517:30
Bank Holiday09:3018:00

* Open 1 Jan-18 July, daily, Mon-Sat 930-1800, Sun 1245-1730; 19 July-25 Aug, daily, Mon-Sat 930-2000, Sun 1245-2000; 26 Aug-31 Dec, daily, Mon-Sat 930-1800, Sun 1245-1730.

Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff*
AdultFree
ChildFree
ConcessionsFree

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 80.

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

  • Event Venue
  • Printed Material in Foreign Languages
  • Staff Fluent in Languages - Other - French and German (guides)
  • 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

Related Links

The Chapter Office
The College
Durham
County Durham
DH1 3EH

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