3.4K views · 883 reactions | Explore 2000 years of the North East’s history, culture and faith at Durham Cathedral Museum. Step into the octagonal Great Kitchen and encounter iconic symbols of Durham, including the Sanctuary Ring and St Cuthbert’s Pectoral Cross. Visit our website for more information, including when you can visit the new Crown and Cathedral exhibition. | Durham Cathedral | Facebook

22 reactions · 3 comments | Lilian Groves, one of Durham Cathedral’s volunteer guides, tells the incredible story of Bede. Known as the Father of English History, Bede is regarded as the greatest of all Anglo-Saxon scholars. Lilian tells his story at Bede’s tomb in the Galilee Chapel and explores how he became so closely connected with Durham Cathedral. | Durham Cathedral | Facebook

Durham Cathedral – A Thousand Years Above the Wear 🏰✨ High above the River Wear, Durham Cathedral has dominated the skyline for nearly a thousand years. Built in 1093 to house the shrine of St Cuthbert and the bones of the Venerable Bede, it’s a masterpiece of Norman architecture — soaring columns, rib-vaulted ceilings, and walls thick enough to shrug off the centuries. By the 15th century, the great central tower joined the silhouette we all know today. And if it looks familiar, you’ve probabl

Step inside Durham Cathedral from 8–12 October 2025 for The Storytellers by Luxmuralis – a spellbinding fusion of art, light, and sound that celebrates the timeless power of storytelling. From ancient myths and illuminated manuscripts to beloved fairy tales and modern classics, every projection transforms the cathedral’s magnificent architecture into an epic storybook. 🎟️ 8-12 October, 6.30pm-9.15pm. Adults £11, under-18s £4.50, under-3s free. Timed-entry and special early show tickets availabl

26K views · 2.6K reactions | Durham Cathedral looks gorgeous in the snow today! | Durham Cathedral | Facebook