Durham · United Kingdom
UNESCO World Heritage site since 1986Durham Cathedral tickets: Free
Main adult ticket: The cathedral. Every ticket type is listed here, checked on the official site in October 2026.
Part of the World Heritage site Durham Castle and Cathedral.
Last updated
- The cathedralNo entry fee; visitors who can are asked to donate £5Free
- Central tower climb (325 steps)£11 with Gift Aid. Free for ages 8 to 17 with someone over 18; under 8s can't climb. Book aheadChild Free£10
- Durham Cathedral MuseumUnder 18s free. Annual pass £15Child Free£7.50
- Guided cathedral tour (1 hour)£8.50 with Gift Aid. Under 18s free with someone aged 18 or over. Goes up stairsChild Free£7.50
Checked October 2026 on the official site
Free entry
Everyone: the cathedral itself has no entry fee (a £5 donation is suggested). Under 18s go free to the museum, tours and tower (ages 8 and up for the tower).
Opening hours
Cathedral open Monday to Saturday 8am to 6pm and Sunday 8am to 5pm; all areas open to visitors Monday to Saturday 9:30am to 4:30pm and Sunday 12:30pm to 3pm. Museum Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm, Sunday 12pm to 4pm (last entry 3:30pm). Parts may close for services and events.
Booking
No booking for the cathedral. Book the tower climb, tours and museum online; the tower is often fully booked around graduations in early January and late June.
World Heritage site
Part of Durham Castle and Cathedral, on UNESCO's list since 1986. Listed as an exchange of ideas and a landmark of its kind.
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Nearby
Within 100 km (62 miles), as the crow flies.
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Questions
How much does it cost to visit Durham Cathedral?
The main adult ticket (The cathedral) costs Free. Prices were checked on the official website in October 2026.
Can you visit Durham Cathedral for free?
Everyone: the cathedral itself has no entry fee (a £5 donation is suggested). Under 18s go free to the museum, tours and tower (ages 8 and up for the tower).
When is Durham Cathedral open?
Cathedral open Monday to Saturday 8am to 6pm and Sunday 8am to 5pm; all areas open to visitors Monday to Saturday 9:30am to 4:30pm and Sunday 12:30pm to 3pm. Museum Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm, Sunday 12pm to 4pm (last entry 3:30pm). Parts may close for services and events.
Do you need to book Durham Cathedral tickets in advance?
No booking for the cathedral. Book the tower climb, tours and museum online; the tower is often fully booked around graduations in early January and late June.
Is Durham Cathedral a World Heritage site?
Yes: it's part of the World Heritage site Durham Castle and Cathedral, on UNESCO's list since 1986, listed as an exchange of ideas and a landmark of its kind.