Explore Durham Cathedral Refectory Library

The former Medieval Refectory was converted to a library in the 17th century and is rarely open to the general public. This talk will give visitors a chance to spend time up close with a selection of some of our most treasured books. Staff will be on hand to tell you more about the history of the library at the Cathedral as well as show you some of their favourite books from our collection of 11,000 volumes which contain 23,000 different books.

Timings & Tours

Friday 06 September:

10.00 / 11.00 / 13.00 / 14.00

Thursday 12 September:

10.00 / 11.00 / 13.00 / 14.00

Friday 13 September:

10.00 / 11.00 / 13.00 / 14.00

Location & directions

Durham Cathedral, Durham, County Durham, DH1 3EH

Contact on day:

Shaun McAlister

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking preferred

Booking conditions:

Tickets can be booked on the Durham Cathedral website. The talk is free but we are pleased to be able to offer all those who attend the talk discounted entry to Durham Cathedral Museum. Tickets for the museum must be bought at the time of ordering.

Booking contact name:

Shaun McAlister

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://durhamcathedral.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173655713

Booking opens:

21 Jul 2024 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

13 Sep 2024 05:00 PM

Accessibility details

Please note that the Refectory Library can only be accessed using two sets of historic stairs.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

14

Est. tour duration:

0 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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