Maiden Castle, Durham

Name: Maiden Castle
Address: Durham, United Kingdom

#39 among attractions in Durham

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Maiden Castle is an Iron Age promontory fort in Durham, England. It is listed as a Scheduled Monument. ()

Coordinates: 54°46'8"N, 1°33'40"W

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Durham United Kingdom

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

Nearby attractions include: Durham Cathedral, Durham Castle, Prebends Bridge, Elvet Bridge.

0.7 miNW
Iconic, vaulted Romanesque building
Durham Cathedral, Durham
18 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...
0.7 miNW
, Historical place, Architecture
Durham Castle, Durham
19 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.
0.7 miW
Bridge
Prebends Bridge, Durham
19 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.
0.7 miNW
Bridge
Elvet Bridge, Durham
18 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.
0.5 miNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Cuthbert's Church, Durham
14 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 miNW
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 miNW
Museum, Visitor center
Durham Museum and Heritage Centre, Durham
16 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.
0.5 miNW
Bridge
Kingsgate Bridge, Durham
14 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.
0.6 miN
Church, Romanesque architecture
St Giles Church, Durham
16 min walk • St. Giles Church is a grade I listed parish church in Gilesgate, Durham, England. The church was constructed as the hospital chapel of the Hospital of St Giles and was dedicated in on St Barbara's Day, June 1112 by Bishop Flambard to "the honour of God and St Giles".
0.7 miNW
Library
Cosin's Library, Durham
19 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.
0.5 miNW
Church
St Oswald's Church, Durham
13 min walk • St Oswald's Church is a Church of England parish church in Durham, County Durham. The church is a grade II* listed building and it dates from the 12th century.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Maiden Castle?

Nearby attractions include St Oswald's Church, Durham (13 min walk), Durham University Library, Durham (13 min walk), St Cuthbert's Church, Durham (14 min walk), Kingsgate Bridge, Durham (14 min walk).

How to get to Maiden Castle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Maiden Castle:

Bus

Mount Joy • Lines: 56, X12 (10 min walk)
St. Oswalds Church • Lines: 56 (13 min walk)

Train

Durham (29 min walk)