Durham Cathedral
Durham and North East
The College,

​Durham Cathedral has been a place of worship, welcome and hospitality for almost a millennium, inspiring all who come.

Built in 1093 to house the Shrine of St Cuthbert, Durham Cathedral is renowned for its magnificent Romanesque architecture and spectacular location at the heart of the Durham World Heritage Site. It is also the resting place of the Venerable Bede. Highlights include the twelfth-century Galilee Chapel with its original medieval wall paintings, the towering sandstone pillars in the nave, and the stunning Rose Window in the Chapel of the Nine Altars. Don’t miss the medieval Cloister, which featured in the first two Harry Potter films. Find the perfect gift in the Cathedral Shop, and take a break with a tasty treat or light lunch in the Undercroft Restaurant.