St Margaret's Church, Durham

Name: St Margaret's Church
Address: Durham, United Kingdom

#19 among attractions in Durham

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St Margaret's Church Durham is an active parish Church situated on Crossgate in the city of Durham in the North-East of England. The building is Grade I listed and substantial parts date from the 12th century; the compact yet spacious interior has a pleasing asymmetry, which reveals different stages in the building's development. ()

Coordinates: 54°46'33"N, 1°34'48"W

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Durham United Kingdom

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St Margaret's Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Durham Cathedral, Durham Castle, Prebends Bridge, Durham University Museum of Archaeology.

~1150 ftSE
Iconic, vaulted Romanesque building
Durham Cathedral, Durham
6 min walk • Durham Cathedral is a majestic piece of architecture that dominates the skyline of the historic city of Durham in the northeast of England. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, officially known as the Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of...
~930 ftE
, Historical place, Architecture
Durham Castle, Durham
5 min walk • Durham Castle is a Norman castle in the city of Durham, England, which has been occupied since 1837 by University College, Durham after its previous role as the residence of the Bishops of Durham.
~1750 ftS
Bridge
Prebends Bridge, Durham
9 min walk • Prebends Bridge, along with Framwellgate and Elvet bridges, is one of three stone-arch bridges in the centre of Durham, England, that cross the River Wear.
~1040 ftS
Museum
Durham University Museum of Archaeology, Durham
6 min walk • The Museum of Archaeology, founded in 1833, is a museum of the University of Durham in England. The museum has collections ranging from the prehistoric, Ancient Greece, Roman to Medieval.
~1040 ftNE
City hall
Durham Town Hall, Durham
6 min walk • Durham Town Hall is a municipal building in the Market Place, Durham, England. It is a Grade II* listed building.
~1380 ftE
Bridge
Elvet Bridge, Durham
7 min walk • Elvet Bridge is a medieval masonry arch bridge across the River Wear in the city of Durham, in County Durham, England. It links the peninsula in central Durham and the Elvet area of the city, and is a Grade I listed building.
~420 ftE
Bridge
Framwellgate Bridge, Durham
3 min walk • Framwellgate Bridge is a mediaeval masonry arch bridge across the River Wear, in Durham, England. It is a Grade I listed building.
0.4 miE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Cuthbert's Church, Durham
11 min walk • St Cuthbert's Church is a Roman Catholic parish church in Durham, England. It was opened on 31 May 1827 to replace two previous chapels, one run by the secular clergy and the other by the Jesuits. It is also the home of the Durham University Catholic Chaplaincy and Catholic Society.
~570 ftNE
Shopping centre, Shopping
The Gates Shopping Centre, Durham
3 min walk • The Gates Shopping Centre was a shopping centre in Durham, England. It was located on the west side of the River Wear between Framwellgate Bridge and Milburngate Bridge, in the centre of Durham.
~1200 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Assembly Rooms Theatre, Durham
6 min walk • The Assembly Rooms Theatre is a historic 220-seat proscenium arch theatre located in the centre of Durham. During term time, it primarily hosts the work of Durham Student Theatre's 27 resident companies, and also presents the work of external and touring companies at other points in the year.
~1390 ftSE
Museum, Visitor center
Durham Museum and Heritage Centre, Durham
7 min walk • Durham Museum and Heritage Centre is a museum in Durham, England. It details the history of the City of Durham from medieval times to the present day.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St Margaret's Church?

Nearby attractions include Framwellgate Bridge, Durham (3 min walk), Crossgate, Durham (3 min walk), Durham Indoor Market, Durham (3 min walk), University College, Durham (4 min walk).

How to get to St Margaret's Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St Margaret's Church:

Bus

North Road Stand A • Lines: 64 (4 min walk)
Leazes Road • Lines: 64, Belmont Park and Ride (6 min walk)

Train

Durham (8 min walk)