Landmark
Durham Cathedral
A huge Norman cathedral on the peninsula above the River Wear, part of the World Heritage Site with Durham Castle. Entry is free, there's a family activity leaflet, a museum and an undercroft cafe, and older children can tackle the 325-step tower when it's open.
📍 Durham, North East · DH1 3EH
Visitor information
- Ages
- 0–16+
- Typical visit
- Half day
- Address
- The College, Durham DH1 3EH
- Opening times
- Visitor areas Mon-Sat 09:30-16:30, Sun 12:30-15:00 (official). Tower status unconfirmed - one tourism listing marks it temporarily closed.
- Website
- www.durhamcathedral.co.uk
Family facilities
Last checked 7 Oct 2026
- Café on site
- Toilets
- AccessibilityMost areas accessible via ramps and lifts; some stairs-only areas.
- ParkingNo on-site parking; use Park and Ride or Cathedral Bus.
- Indoor
- Good on a rainy day
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