Durham Museum and Heritage Centre, Durham

Name: Durham Museum and Heritage Centre
Address: Durham World Heritage Site Visitor Centre, Durham, DH1 3HB, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 191 334 3805

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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. The museum is located in the redundant church of St Mary-le-Bow, close to the World Heritage Site of Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle. It is bounded on the north and east by Hatfield College; on the south by Bow Lane, and the west by North Bailey. ()

Coordinates: 54°46'25"N, 1°34'28"W

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Durham World Heritage Site Visitor CentreDurham DH1 3HB United Kingdom

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+44 191 334 3805

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Durham Museum and Heritage Centre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~450 ftW
Iconic, vaulted Romanesque building
Durham Cathedral, Durham
3 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...
~730 ftN
, Historical place, Architecture
Durham Castle, Durham
4 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.
~1390 ftSW
Bridge
Prebends Bridge, Durham
7 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.
~830 ftW
Museum
Durham University Museum of Archaeology, Durham
4 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.
~1390 ftN
City hall
Durham Town Hall, Durham
7 min walk • Durham Town Hall is a municipal building in the Market Place, Durham, England. It is a Grade II* listed building.
~910 ftN
Bridge
Elvet Bridge, Durham
5 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.
~1160 ftNW
Bridge
Framwellgate Bridge, Durham
6 min walk • Framwellgate Bridge is a mediaeval masonry arch bridge across the River Wear, in Durham, England. It is a Grade I listed building.
~1120 ftE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Cuthbert's Church, Durham
6 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.
~1570 ftNW
Shopping centre, Shopping
The Gates Shopping Centre, Durham
8 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.
~210 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Assembly Rooms Theatre, Durham
2 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.
~400 ftE
Bridge
Kingsgate Bridge, Durham
2 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Durham Museum and Heritage Centre?

Nearby attractions include Assembly Rooms Theatre, Durham (2 min walk), Hatfield College, Durham (2 min walk), St Chad's College, Durham (2 min walk), Kingsgate Bridge, Durham (2 min walk).

How to get to Durham Museum and Heritage Centre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Durham Museum and Heritage Centre:

Bus

New Elvet • Lines: X12 (4 min walk)
St. Oswalds Church • Lines: 56 (5 min walk)

Train

Durham (13 min walk)