This is where most of our services are held today. Take a seat in one of the pews and reflect on the faith and history of the cathedral. The Nave is open for exploration, a space where you can …

Durham was among the first medieval monasteries in England to display such amazing decorative details. The cathedral is home to many examples of Romanesque architecture, a medieval …

In the cathedral’s RAF Memorial Window, Durham City is shown beneath a large black eagle that is flying above. The eagle is holding up a kneeling airman as he is received into paradise and …

Durham has been called ‘the Miners’ Cathedral’, and even today the links between the coal workers and the Cathedral remain strong. Did you know? Prominently placed in the South …

On the north side of the Nave, opposite the Neville family tombs, you will find a memorial to a much-loved schoolmaster, the Reverend James Britton.

The view takes in Durham World Heritage Site with the city of Durham and the looped River Wear. On a clear day, the view stretches north to Sunderland, and sometimes it is possible to spot …

Saint Cuthbert appeared in a vision to the Prior of Durham, commanding him to carry the precious Banner of Saint Cuthbert to the edges of the battlefield and pray fervently for English success. …

Here, you’ll find one of the cathedral’s most famous curiosities; the colourful medieval clock, which was constructed by Prior Castell in the late 15th or early 16th century. Changes over the past …

Everything you need to know about visiting Durham Cathedral with the whole family Riverbanks and Woodlands Download a trail and explore the riverbanks surrounding Durham Cathedral.

The Cathedra at Durham was built by Bishop Thomas Hatfield (1345-1381), and to this day is the highest in Christendom. Hatfield’s tomb, which lies beneath the Cathedra, holds the only figure …