Durham Castle, Durham

Name: Durham Castle
Address: Palace Green, Durham, DH1 3RW, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 191 334 2932

#2 among attractions in Durham

Unesco, Historical place, Architecture, Forts and castles

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Facts and practical information

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. Designated since 1986 as a cultural World Heritage Site in England, along with Durham Cathedral, the facility is open to the general public to visit, but only through guided tours, since it is in use as a working building and is home to over 100 students. The castle stands on top of a hill above the River Wear on Durham's peninsula, opposite Durham Cathedral. ()

Alternative names: Area: 21.72 acres (0.0339 mi²)Coordinates: 54°46'32"N, 1°34'32"W

Address

Palace GreenDurham DH1 3RW United Kingdom

Contact

+44 191 334 2932

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Day trips

Durham Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Durham Cathedral, Durham University Museum of Archaeology, Durham Town Hall, Elvet Bridge.

~830 ftS
Iconic, vaulted Romanesque building
Durham Cathedral, Durham
5 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...
~1060 ftSW
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.
~680 ftN
City hall
Durham Town Hall, Durham
4 min walk • Durham Town Hall is a municipal building in the Market Place, Durham, England. It is a Grade II* listed building.
~490 ftE
Bridge
Elvet Bridge, Durham
3 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.
~560 ftNW
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.
~1310 ftE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Cuthbert's Church, Durham
7 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.
~910 ftNW
Shopping centre, Shopping
The Gates Shopping Centre, Durham
5 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.
~520 ftS
Concerts and shows, Theater
Assembly Rooms Theatre, Durham
3 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.
~730 ftS
Museum, Visitor center
Durham Museum and Heritage Centre, Durham
4 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.
~1020 ftSE
Bridge
Kingsgate Bridge, Durham
5 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.
~330 ftSW
Library
Cosin's Library, Durham
2 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 Durham Castle?

Nearby attractions include University College, Durham (1 min walk), Cosin's Library, Durham (2 min walk), Palace Green Library, Durham (2 min walk), Elvet Bridge, Durham (3 min walk).

How to get to Durham Castle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Durham Castle:

Bus

New Elvet • Lines: X12 (4 min walk)
Leazes Road • Lines: 64, Belmont Park and Ride (4 min walk)

Train

Durham (10 min walk)