Durham Cathedral
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Durham Cathedral is a place of worship, pilgrimage and spirituality. As one of Britain's most iconic buildings and a UNESCO
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Our summer organ recital series continues with a recital by David Halls on 4 September. David is Director of Music at Salisbury Cathedral and performs a programme including Elgar's Imperial March. Tickets £10 (£8 concession) via https://www.durhamcathedral.co.uk/whats-on/organ-recital-david-halls-sept2019
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Masons marks can be found all over Durham Cathedral. Did you know some of these same marks are found at other monastic buildings throughout the North East? Find out more about these at #OpenTreasure http://www.durhamcathedral.co.uk/open-treasure
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Climb Durham Cathedral's central tower for outstanding views over Durham - it's such a great feeling when you conquer the 325 steps! The central tower is usually open 10am-4pm (last entry 3pm) Monday to Saturday, & Sunday 1pm-3pm (last entry 2.30pm), although may be closed in extreme weather. Find out more at https://www.durhamcathedral.co.uk/visit-us/cathedral-towers
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Our popular forest school continues this autumn in sessions every Friday morning for six weeks from Friday 13 September. If you're interested in a hands-on, confidence-building experience for your child, try our taster session on 6 September: https://www.durhamcathedral.co.uk/whats-on/forest-school-taster-sept
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Our visitor desk team are waiting to give you a warm north-east welcome to Durham Cathedral. We're open until 6pm today, and ask visitors to give a £3 donation if they are able to, which supports Durham Cathedral's conservation for the future. http://durhamcathedral.co.uk/visit-us
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From Monday 2 September onwards our Monday to Saturday morning prayer service will start at 8.30am. This change is to accommodate a Chorister School assembly and those who have 9am commitments. You're welcome to join us for this reflective service to start the day! See details of our daily services at http://www.durhamcathedral.co.uk/regular-services
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Evensong this weekend will be sung by the Buxton Madrigal Singers. We hope you join us for worship tomorrow, St Aidan's saints day. Find out fortnightly service sheets at http://www.durhamcathedral.co.uk/regular-services
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Listen in to BBC Radio Newcastle at around 11.20am this morning to hear an interview with Sam Chapman, one of our stonemasons. He'll be chatting all things stone and giving you an insight into the fascinating life of a cathedral craftsperson. Listen later at https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p07kf181 (📸 The Northern Echo)
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For today only the cathedral library will be closed. You'll still be able to return books at the Open Treasure exhibition desk, and access to Open Treasure will be as usual. Apologies for any inconvenience.
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Vacancies for a Music Administrator and Shop Assistant at Durham Cathedral are open, but the deadline for applications is fast approaching! Find more information and apply at https://www.durhamcathedral.co.uk/jobs
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A few tickets are still available for tomorrow's bat walk! Explore Durham Cathedral's riverbanks and woodlands with an expert guide as bats emerge from their roosts. Not suitable for young children. Tickets £5 per person via https://www.durhamcathedral.co.uk/whats-on/bat-walk-30-august
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