Durham Cathedral was founded in 1093 to be the final resting place of St Cuthbert, a role which it continues to perform to the present day. Visitors can access the Shrine of St Cuthbert in the Feretory as well as the tomb of the Venerable Bede in the Galilee Chapel. Durham Cathedral is a World Heritage Site and has been a place of worship for nearly one thousand years maintaining a busy service schedule. Access to parts of the Cathedral may be limited during services. There is no admission charge to the Cathedral but donations are welcome.

Guided Tours take place most days except Sundays, please check tour availability and purchase tickets on the day of your visit at the Visitor Desk in the Cathedral. The completed model of Durham Cathedral in Lego remains on display in the undercroft, next to the Cathedral Shop and the Undercroft Restaurant. The Cathedral Shop stocks a wide range of locally-sourced bespoke gifts as well as an array of theological books. The Cathedral Shop is open Monday to Saturday 9.00am – 5.30pm and 12 noon - 5.00pm on Sunday. The Undercroft Restaurant is open every day 10.00am – 4.30pm, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and Good Friday. A lunchtime menu is served between midday and 2.00pm, featuring a wide range of hot and cold favourites including locally sourced produce and ingredients, which are used whenever possible.

Open Treasure is the new exhibition experience located in the Cathedral’s monastic buildings, including the Monks’ Dormitory and Great Kitchen. On display are both permanent and temporary exhibits of the Cathedral’s Collections. In summer 2017 The Treasures of St Cuthbert will go on permanent display in the Great Kitchen. BEASTS! is currently being exhibited in the Collections Gallery until 10th June 2017. An exhibition of the weird and wonderful beasts and monsters which have fascinated people from earliest times. The display will capture the imagination! Following on from BEASTS! Open Treasure’s exhibition programme includes Magna Carta and the Forest Charters, 19th June to 9th September, Making a Joyful Noise! Music at Durham Cathedral 19th September to 19th November and Saintly Sisters 28th November 2017 – 25th February 2018. Open Treasure is open 10.00am – 5.00pm Monday to Saturday and 12.30pm – 5.00pm on Sundays. Last entry to Open Treasure is at 4.00pm every day. Admissions charges apply to Open Treasure and tickets are available either on the day or through the Cathedral’s website.

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