Durham Cathedral

Durham Cathedral

North Bailey, Durham, County Durham, DH1 3EH

Durham Cathedral is the greatest Norman building in England, perhaps even in Europe, and is one of Britain’s first World Heritage Sites. Those who climb the 325 steps to the tower can expect amazing views across the city. In Autumn 2021, the location hosted Luke Jerram’s Museum of the Moon installation, an incredible 7m diameter Moon globe suspended from the high vaulted ceiling.


Durham Cathedral is a private location and is only accessible out of normal hours for stargazing by prior arrangement or when public events are scheduled.

Weather forecast

  • 28/03/24

    22%
  • 28/03/24

    85%
  • 29/03/24

    16%
  • 29/03/24

    13%

Weather forecast for Durham (0.3 miles away) updated 28/03/24 at 04:00.




Events nearby

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  • Cygnus Observatory public open evening

    Sunday 19th May 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Cygnus Observatory at Washington Wetland Centre, Washington, NE38 8LE (9.5 miles away)

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  • Cygnus Observatory public open evening

    Thursday 23rd May 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Cygnus Observatory at Washington Wetland Centre, Washington, NE38 8LE (9.5 miles away)

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  • Durham Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 24th May 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Durham Botanic Garden, Durham, DH1 3TN (0.8 miles away)

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  • Cygnus Observatory public open evening

    Sunday 26th May 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Cygnus Observatory at Washington Wetland Centre, Washington, NE38 8LE (9.5 miles away)

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  • Cygnus Observatory public open evening

    Thursday 30th May 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Cygnus Observatory at Washington Wetland Centre, Washington, NE38 8LE (9.5 miles away)

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Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

  • Carr’s Farm Bunk House

    Wear Bank, Wolsingham, County Durham, DL3 3BQ (13.6 miles away)

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  • The Byre at Woodside Farm

    Folly Top, Eggleston, County Durham, DL12 0DW (20.1 miles away)

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  • Doe Park Caravan Site

    Cotherstone, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 9UQ, North East (21.4 miles away)

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  • Owl Cottage – Teesdale

    Middleton in Teesdale, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 0RN (22.5 miles away)

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  • Brewers Cottage – Hexham

    Leafields, Ordley, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1SX (23.0 miles away)

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  • The High Force Hotel

    Alston Road, Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham, DL12 0XH (25.5 miles away)

    Go Stargazing Site, Stay & Gaze

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