Durham Cathedral: Founded in 1093, this magnificent Norman cathedral is the shrone of St Cuthbert and one of the great architectural experiences in Europe. Together with the adjacent castle, it is a World Heritage site.
Cathedral Opening Times & Prices
Monday - Saturday 9.30am - 6.15pm, Sun 12.30pm - 5pm, extended summer opening 31 May - 5 Sept 9.30am - 8pm.
Admission free though donations requested.
Cathedral Tours Times & Prices
17 April - 25 Sept at 11am and 2.30pm, Monday - Friday 12 - 16 April (easter week), 31 May - 4 June (Half Term), 19 July - 24 Sept at 11am and 2.30pm. Evening Tours 17 July - 29 Aug Saturday at 6.15pm and Sunday 5pm.
Adult £3.50, accompanied children under 16 free, Concessions £2.50.
Tower Opening Times & Prices
12 April - 25 Sept 10am - 4pm (last entry 3.40pm), rest of year open 10am - 3pm (last entry 2.40pm), closed Sundays during services/events and inclement weather.
Adult £2.50, Child £1.50, Family ticket £7.00.
Treasures of St Cuthbert Opening Times & Prices
Monday - Saturday 10am - 4.30pm, Sunday 2pm - 4.30pm (Sunday in Dec and Jan 2pm-4.15pm).
Adult £2.50, Child 70p, Family ticket £6.00.
Monks Dormitory Opening Times & Prices
12 April - 26 Sept, Monday - Saturday 10am- - 3.30pm, Sunday 12.30pm - 3.15pm.
Adult £1.00, Child 30pm, Family ticket £3.00.
Audio-Visual Display Opening Times & Prices
13 Jan - 28 Feb, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10am - 1pm, Saturday 11am - 3pm, 1 Mar - 30 Oct, Monday - Saturday 10am - 3pm, 2 Nov - 11 Dec, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10am - 1pm, Saturday 11am - 3pm.
Adult £1.00, Child 30p, Family ticket £2.00.
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