THE principal entry point to Durham Cathedral has been out of use on some ... informing them of the temporary closure of the North Door. They are being directed to the nearby doorway at the ...

A cathedral which trialled welcoming dogs inside has made the move permanent. Durham Cathedral opened its doors to pooches on 18 November on a trial basis until 31 March. Chief visitor officer ...

Amost unexpected sound greeted me as I pushed open the heavy oak door of the thousand-year-old cathedral in Durham: laughter. It wasn't coming from a tittering school group, but rather from a ...

On Durham Cathedral’s main door is the sanctuary knocker. Any fugitive who touched it was granted sanctuary for 37 days. They could then face their accusers or be given safe conduct to the coast.

Church leaders at Durham Cathedral say they have no plans to charge admission fees, despite a national row over charging policies. While cathedrals like Canterbury charge £3.50 to get in, and ...

DURHAM Cathedral is giving photographers a chance to snap the inside of the famous building. The Cathedral is hosting a photography evening to give people the chance to create entries for a ...

Durham Cathedral opened its doors to pet pooches on 18 November on a trial basis, until 31 March. Chief visitor officer Andrew Usher said the move was to help everybody "feel welcome". Hazel ...

In the 12th Century criminals could knock at the door and ask for sanctuary A 30-year-old bronze door knocker has been damaged by thieves during an attempted raid at Durham Cathedral. Police said ...

Durham Cathedral opened its doors to pooches on 18 November on a trial basis until 31 March. Chief visitor officer Andrew Usher said it had received a "largely positive response" and would allow ...