Magna Carta and the North at Durham Cathedral
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Magna Carta and the North at Durham Cathedral
Durham Cathedral is excited to offer groups an exclusive offer as part of our summer exhibition ‘Magna Carta and the North’. Groups will have the chance to view our three editions of one of the most important legal documents in the world.
The Cathedral is the owner of the only 1216 edition of Magna Carta in the world. As part of this offer, your visit also includes a curated rare book display in the Refectory Library highlighting important and unusual works from their collection of over 23,000 books.
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Travel Trade Information
| Operating dates and times | Timed slots available between 12 July - 2 November, Mon - Sat |
| Advance booking | Advance booking for the Magna Carta experience closes on 31 March 2025 |
| Pricing | £300 for groups of up to 15 people |
| Payment | Payment can be made online, in person at the Cathedral or via invoice |
| Parking | There is no parking at the Cathedral. The coach drop off point is Framwellgate Waterside, DH1 5TA. The local council provides a shuttle bus to the Cathedral—please check online for updated times. |
| Average time on site | The Magna Carta experience will take around an hour. We recommend an additional hour to see the Cathedral and visit the Shop and Undercroft Restaurant |
| Min and Max Numbers | Each time slot has a maximum capacity of 15 people per slot. If your group is larger than this then please book more than one slot |
| Upsells | We can offer a one hour guided tour of the Cathedral for £6.50 per person. Hospitality can be arranged with prices on request. |
