Durham Cathedral is a cathedral in Durham, County Durham, United Kingdom, and a filming location for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001). It is Grade I listed.
Location: Durham, County Durham, United Kingdom
Verified facts
- Located in Durham, County Durham
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11385, SRC-8307, SRC-13594 - Appeared in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (movie, 2001)
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11385, SRC-8307, SRC-8306 - Historic designation: Grade I listed building; part of the Durham Castle and Cathedral World Heritage Site
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-13594, SRC-16523, SRC-17133
Evidence & sources
- SRC-11385 — https://www.durhamcathedral.co.uk/visit-us/things-to-see-and-do/blockbuster-filming-locati (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13594 — Wikipedia — Durham Cathedral (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16523 — https://www.durhamcathedral.co.uk/more/unesco-world-heritage-site (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17133 — https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101161023-cathedral-church-of-christ-and-st-mary-the-virgin-cit (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-8306 — VisitBritain — Harry Potter Filming Locations (Tier 2, web; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8307 — Movie-Locations.com — Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Tier 2, web; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone filmed?
Durham Cathedral, in Durham, County Durham, is a real-world filming location used for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.
Where is Durham Cathedral located?
Durham Cathedral is located in Durham, County Durham.