Durhamcathedral.co.uk Website Review

Welcome to Durham Cathedral, one of the great buildings of Europe. Set on a rocky promontory next to the Castle, with the medieval city huddled below and the river sweeping round, the profile of the World Heritage Site is instantly recognisable to travellers on the East Coast railway line. The Community of Cuthbert arrived in Durham from Lindisfarne in 995 and built an Anglo-Saxon cathedral. In 1083 a community of Benedictine monks was established in Durham following the Norman Conquest. Construction of the Cathedral as we know it today was started in 1093 by Bishop William of St Calais. Durham Cathedral is a Christian Church of the Anglican Communion and the seat of the Bishop of Durham. Following the example of Saints Cuthbert and Bede, we share our faith and heritage globally and empower people to transform the communities Our purpose is to worship God, share the gospel of Jesus Christ, welcome all who come, celebrate and pas* on our rich Christian Donate online or in person and help us celebrate Christmas by hanging a wish on our sustainable Christmas tree. We offer a warm welcome to anyone who wishes to visit Durham Cathedral to pray, worship or simply find a quiet space to reflect. Durham Cathedrals Rose Window is one of the most stunning stained glas* windows in England. It casts dappled colourful sunlight on to Enjoy a tasty snack or meal in the beautiful medieval undercroft. Our restaurant located just off the west Cloister offers a choice of Choristers typically join the Cathedral Choir between the ages of eight and nine, and remain until the age of 13. There are usually The UKs best preserved in situ medieval monastic library.  Our collections include mannuscripts dating from the 6th century to the We offer a variety of schools sessions each focussing on a different aspect of the cathedral, its history and life.