St Giles Church, Durham

Name: St Giles Church
Address: Durham, United Kingdom

#16 among attractions in Durham

Church, Romanesque architecture

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St. Giles Church is a grade I listed parish church in Gilesgate, Durham, England. ()

Coordinates: 54°46'41"N, 1°33'37"W

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Durham United Kingdom

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St Giles Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Durham Cathedral, Durham Castle, Durham Town Hall, Elvet Bridge.

0.7 miSW
Iconic, vaulted Romanesque building
Durham Cathedral, Durham
19 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...
0.6 miW
, Historical place, Architecture
Durham Castle, Durham
17 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.
0.6 miW
City hall
Durham Town Hall, Durham
16 min walk • Durham Town Hall is a municipal building in the Market Place, Durham, England. It is a Grade II* listed building.
0.5 miW
Bridge
Elvet Bridge, Durham
14 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.
0.7 miW
Bridge
Framwellgate Bridge, Durham
19 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 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Cuthbert's Church, Durham
12 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.
0.7 miW
Shopping centre, Shopping
The Gates Shopping Centre, Durham
19 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.
0.6 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Assembly Rooms Theatre, Durham
17 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.
0.6 miSW
Museum, Visitor center
Durham Museum and Heritage Centre, Durham
17 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.
0.6 miSW
Bridge
Kingsgate Bridge, Durham
16 min walk • Kingsgate Bridge is a striking, modern reinforced concrete construction footbridge across the River Wear, in Durham, England. It is a Grade I listed building. It was personally designed in 1963 by Ove Arup, the last structure he ever designed.
0.7 miW
Library
Cosin's Library, Durham
18 min walk • Bishop Cosin's Library, originally the Episcopal Library or Bibliotheca Episcopalis Dunelmensis, is an historic library founded in 1669 in Durham, England. Owned by the University of Durham, the library is open to the public.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St Giles Church?

Nearby attractions include College of St Hild and St Bede, Durham (5 min walk), Gilesgate, Durham (10 min walk), St Cuthbert's Church, Durham (12 min walk), Elvet Bridge, Durham (14 min walk).

How to get to St Giles Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St Giles Church:

Bus

The Chains-Woodman • Lines: 64 (8 min walk)
New Elvet • Lines: X12 (14 min walk)

Train

Durham (22 min walk)