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NHS Christmas carol service

Join this year's NHS Carol Service being held on Tuesday 16 December at Durham Cathedral, with doors opening at 6.45pm for the service at 7.30pm. 

The service provides an opportunity each year for colleagues past and present, of all faith and backgrounds, to come together in an event held in the magnificent surroundings of Durham Cathedral.

No tickets are needed to attend, simply come along. Everyone from NHS organisations from across the region are invited along with their family and friends. 

Our NHS choir, brought together especially for this event, will help lead the celebrations for which promises to be a very special festive evening. The service lasts approximately one hour.

Venue details

  • Location: Durham Cathedral, Durham DH1 3EH
  • Access: Entry is through the main door.
  • Parking: Due to narrow streets, the cathedral lacks on-site parking. Nearby options include the Prince Bishops Car Park (DH1 3UJ), open until midnight. For additional parking, refer to Durham County Council's list of council and private car parks.
  • Parking for disabled visitors: This is available close to the cathedral on Palace Green. To request parking, call Durham Cathedral on 0191 334 2222. Useful information for visiting with disabilities.

About Durham Cathedral

Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Durham Cathedral is one of the most recognisable places of worship in the UK. It gained international recognition when the Cathedral was used as a location for the Harry Potter and Marvel film franchises. (The history bit!) The Cathedral is a Norman building built between 1093 and 1133 founded as a monastic cathedral built to house the shrine of St Cuthbert, replacing an earlier church constructed in his honour.