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• Sanctuary!

  Apr 27th 2025

  In medieval times, Durham Cathedral was known as a place of sanctuary, where criminals could find temporary refuge from the law. Discover the stories of people who fled to Durham Cathedral and find out about the famous Sanctuary Ring on the North door - how it became one of the key symbols of the Cathedral, and how it inspires artists today. See prints from 18th century, letters from royalty, commemorative items, registers of sanctuary seekers, manuscripts and the moulds used to create the replica Sanctuary Ring.

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• Durham Choral Society - Duruflé Requiem and Fauré Requiem

  May 17th 2025

  The Durham Choral Society returns to Durham Cathedral for a performance of two monuments of French liturgical music.

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• Magna Carta and the North

  Jul 11th 2025

  Durham Cathedral is fortunate to possess three issues of Magna Carta, including the only surviving 1216 issue and further engrossments from 1225 and 1300, along with three Forest Charters including one of only two surviving 1217 issues, and further issues from 1225 and 1300. Recognised as being one of the most important documents in history, Magna Carta was first issued in 1215. It established the principle that everyone is subject to the law, even the King himself, and guaranteed the rights of individuals, the right to justice and the right to a fair trial. With three clauses from the 1225 Magna Carta still in force today, the document remains a cornerstone of British democracy. 800 years after the 1225 Magna Carta was issued, this exhibition will feature all six documents, exploring why Durham Cathedral came to have them, what they meant for life in the north of England, and their continuing importance today.

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• Ella Henderson

  Jul 25th 2025

  From her chart-topping debut single "Ghost" to hits like "Glow," "This Is Real" with Jax Jones, and "Let’s Go Home Together" with Tom Grennan, Ella’s music blends raw emotion with anthemic energy, making her one of the UK’s most cherished talents

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• Chapterhouse Theatre: Romeo & Juliet

  Aug 10th 2025

  When two young members of warring families fall in love, their only hope is to marry in secret, but the bad blood between their houses runs deep, and the star-crossed lovers soon find themselves forced to choose between their family names or their love for one another. The tragedy that follows is one of the world’s most enduring love stories.

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• Chapterhouse Theatre: Jane Eyre

  Aug 31st 2025

  Young governess Jane Eyre arrives at the mysterious Thornfield Hall deep in the Yorkshire moors and meets her dashing new employer Mr Rochester. Sparks fly between the pair, but not everything is as it seems, and as Jane discovers the secrets of both Thornfield Hall itself and its enigmatic master, she must make a devastating choice.

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