Durham University Library, Durham

Name: Durham University Library
Address: Stockton Road, Durham, DH1 3LY, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 191 334 3042

#28 among attractions in Durham

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Facts and practical information

The Durham University Library is the centrally administered library of Durham University in England. It was founded in January 1833 at Palace Green by a 160 volume donation by the then Bishop of Durham, William Van Mildert, and now holds over 1.6 million printed items. The University Library comprises six separate libraries: ()

Established: 1833 (191 years ago)Coordinates: 54°46'5"N, 1°34'25"W

Address

Stockton RoadDurham DH1 3LY United Kingdom

Contact

+44 191 334 3042

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Durham University Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.4 miN
Iconic, vaulted Romanesque building
Durham Cathedral, Durham
10 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...
0.4 miSW
Museum, History museum
Oriental Museum, Durham
11 min walk • The Oriental Museum, formerly the Gulbenkian Museum of Oriental Art and Archaeology, is a museum of the University of Durham in England. The museum has a collection of more than 23,500 Chinese, Egyptian, Korean, Indian, Japanese and other far east and Asian artefacts.
~1620 ftNW
Bridge
Prebends Bridge, Durham
8 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.
0.4 miNW
Museum
Durham University Museum of Archaeology, Durham
11 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.
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Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Cuthbert's Church, Durham
13 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.
0.4 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Assembly Rooms Theatre, Durham
11 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.
0.4 miN
Museum, Visitor center
Durham Museum and Heritage Centre, Durham
10 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.
~1870 ftN
Bridge
Kingsgate Bridge, Durham
10 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.
0.5 miN
Library
Cosin's Library, Durham
13 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.
~1540 ftN
Church
St Oswald's Church, Durham
8 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.
0.5 miN
Romanesque architecture, Park, Library
Palace Green Library, Durham
12 min walk • Palace Green is an area of grass in the centre of Durham, England, flanked by Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle. The Cathedral and Castle together form a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Durham University Library?

Nearby attractions include Chorister School, Durham (3 min walk), St Mary's College, Durham (6 min walk), St Cuthbert's Society, Durham (6 min walk), St. John's College, Durham (7 min walk).

How to get to Durham University Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Durham University Library:

Bus

New Inn • Lines: 56 (3 min walk)
Mount Joy • Lines: 56, X12 (4 min walk)

Train

Durham (23 min walk)