Durham Cathedral announces Peace Doves Events programme
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A new programme of events and services have just been announced to accompany Peace Doves at Durham Cathedral making it an even more atmospheric experience for visitors. |
![]() From special services to unique dining experiences plus late-night openings – the programme is set to enhance what is already expected to be a breathtaking installation in the historic Nave of the cathedral which will be set to music by composer David Harper.
The special services and events programme is now live for visitors to book or plan their summer days out, including family-friendly mini tours, a Day of Prayer for Peace and three-course meals under the impressive artwork. One of the highlights will be a series of late-night openings offering visitors the chance to see the installation after-hours. On selected evenings in July and August, visitors can see Peace Doves at night as the thousands of handmade doves will be illuminated against the evening backdrop of the cathedral’s Nave.
Since 1 April, visitors, schools, local groups and church communities have been invited to create one of the 15,000 paper doves needed for the installation They have been encouraged to write their own message of peace, love, friendship or hope onto a dove for it to be included into the installation later this year. Visitors can create their own peace dove every day at Durham Cathedral until 20 July, just before the start of the installation. For more information visit www.durhamcathedral.co.uk/peacedoves |