Durham Cathedral is set to display rare Magna Carta documents more than 800 years old next year.

The three Magna Cartas, accompanied by three Forest Charters, will be displayed for the first time in eight years to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the 1225 issue in the cathedral's collection.

The exhibition, titled 'Magna Carta and the North', will run from July 11 to November 2, 2025.

Visitors will be able to see the only surviving 1216 Magna Carta, alongside the 1225 and 1300 issues.

Alison Cullingford, head of libraries and collections at Durham Cathedral, said: "We care for an extensive medieval archive here at Durham Cathedral and the Magna Cartas and Forest Charters are some of the most remarkable documents within it.

"Due to their fragile nature and historical importance, these documents are rarely seen by the general public so we’re very excited to announce that they will be on display once again for the world to see."

The last time the Magna Cartas and the Forest Charters were on display at Durham Cathedral was in the summer of 2017 when almost 19,000 people came to see them over an 11-week period.

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The Dean of Durham, The Very Revd Dr Philip Plyming, said: "Magna Carta is an extraordinary document underpinned by a belief that all people - including those who hold most power - are accountable to God.

"The principles of freedom and access to justice go all the way back to the Old Testament and are as relevant now as they were then; I am delighted that the display of Durham Cathedral's wonderful Magna Cartas and the equally important Forest Charters will give all visitors the chance to reflect on the story of their creation and their meaning today."

Tickets for the exhibition, which will be held in the Durham Cathedral Museum, will go on sale early next year and will cost £7.50 for adults and will be free for under 18s.

For more information visit www.durhamcathedral.co.uk.