"The details in the sculpting and crafting of this edifice is magnificent."
"Durham Cathedral is a magnificent masterpiece of medieval architecture."
"Its soaring Gothic vaults and stunning stained glass windows create a serene and awe-inspiring atmosphere."
"The intricately carved details in the pillars and the historic significance of the site make it a must-visit."
"The cathedral's setting atop a hill overlooking the River Wear adds to its charm, providing a picturesque backdrop."
"Durham Cathedral is full of history, and was built in the 11th century. It’s the most typical Norman cathedral in England."
"The space inside the cathedral is large, and there is a huge model of the earth hanging in the middle."
"Durham Cathedral, officially known as the Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham, is a historic and magnificent cathedral located in the city of Durham."
Cons:
"Although it could be seen as an interesting historical museum it makes its presence known as a living, working community that tries to stay relevant to the local community."
"Not as majestic as Lincoln or elegant and delicate as Salisbury, Durham is overwhelmingly solid."
"It gives you the impression that it would punch you in the face if you messed around, which no doubt is what happened to marauding Scots in the middle ages."
Visitor Experience and Amenities
Pros:
"All the cakes are homemade 😋."
"We had a great morning exploring the Cathedral. Highly recommended a visit especially if you're a Harry Potter fan."
"The cafe is very reasonable in price, with a good menu and the gift shop had a large selection of items."
"Great cafe with home baked goods. Small but well stocked bookshop and gift shop."
"Inside the cathedral is a cafe, toilets and shop. The people that work there are always happy to chat and fill you in with any questions."
"The architect is amazing, the beautiful stained windows the work that has gone into is outstanding."
"The refectory is lovely too, we had a fabulous lunch."
"The coffee and food in the undercroft were excellent and included gluten free (GF) and vegetarian options."
Cons:
"The cafe looked lovely, a large selection of cakes can be seen on the counters, disappointingly they didn’t offer anything for vegans."
"It's really pleasant and interesting. If you're of a religious bent it must be inspiring. If he were still alive, I'm sure Durham's controversial Bishop David Jenkins would be delighted; in many respects he should feel thoroughly vindicated."
"All the staff seemed very pushy to make you make a donation to the Cathedral, even though it was free to enter apart from certain areas."
"Beautiful building and interesting history but, we felt compelled to donate the suggested £10 on entry, which we did only to be ushered out 5 mins later because of a rehearsal for a service to be held in some 90mins time."