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Cathedral & religious
Durham Cathedral
Durham, County Durham · Free entry
Masterpiece of Norman architecture and UNESCO World Heritage Site, shrine of St Cuthbert and tomb of the Venerable Bede, used in Harry Potter films.
Official website Directions Where to stay
Mooch tip Combine with Durham Castle on Palace Green - book castle tours ahead.
Visiting
- Opening times
- Usually daily; hours vary around services
- How long to allow
- 1-2 hours
- Best time to go
- Evensong for atmosphere
- Accessibility
- Ramped access to most of the nave
Getting there
- Address
- The College, Durham, DH1 3EH
- Parking
- City car parks (Prince Bishops, Walkergate); Park & Ride
- Nearest station
- Durham (15 min walk)
- Other ways
- Cathedral Bus from station
Places to stay near Durham Cathedral
40 Winks HospitalityDurham · £££ · 0.3 km awayCastle View GuesthouseDurham · £££ · 0.4 km away
Delta Hotels Durham Royal CountyDurham · £££ · 0.4 km awayHotel Indigo DurhamDurham · ££££ · 0.4 km awayOYO The Townhouse DurhamDurham · £££ · 0.5 km awayPremier Inn Durham City Centre Milburngate hotelDurham · £££ · 0.6 km away More to do nearby
CastleDurham CastleDurham, County Durham · 0 km awayAdults £7.50
MuseumBeamish, The Living Museum of the NorthBeamish, County Durham · 13 km awayAdults £33
Historic house & gardensThe Auckland Project (Auckland Castle)Bishop Auckland, County Durham · 14 km awayAdults £30Photo coming soonFreeOutdoors & natureAngel of the NorthGateshead, Tyne & Wear · 16 km awayFree entry Mooch isn’t connected to this attraction and doesn’t sell tickets. Details are from our research – please check with the attraction before you travel.
