St Cuthbert's Society, Durham

Name: St Cuthbert's Society
Address: 12 South Bailey, Durham, United Kingdom

#49 among attractions in Durham

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St Cuthbert's Society, colloquially known as Cuth's, is a college of Durham University. It was founded in 1888 for students who were not attached to the existing colleges. St Cuthbert's Society is a Bailey college, based on Durham's peninsula next to the River Wear, although it also has other accommodation a few minutes' walk away in Old Elvet. ()

Coordinates: 54°46'15"N, 1°34'36"W

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12 South BaileyDurham United Kingdom

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St Cuthbert's Society – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~880 ftN
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...
~1700 ftN
, Historical place, Architecture
Durham Castle, Durham
9 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.
~540 ftW
Bridge
Prebends Bridge, Durham
3 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.
~870 ftN
Museum
Durham University Museum of Archaeology, Durham
5 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.
~1990 ftN
Bridge
Elvet Bridge, Durham
10 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.
~1910 ftN
Bridge
Framwellgate Bridge, Durham
10 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 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Cuthbert's Church, Durham
10 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.
~1220 ftN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Assembly Rooms Theatre, Durham
6 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.
~1100 ftNE
Museum, Visitor center
Durham Museum and Heritage Centre, Durham
6 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.
~1200 ftNE
Bridge
Kingsgate Bridge, Durham
6 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.
~1400 ftN
Library
Cosin's Library, Durham
7 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 Cuthbert's Society?

Nearby attractions include St. John's College, Durham (2 min walk), Prebends Bridge, Durham (3 min walk), Cranmer Hall, Durham (3 min walk), Chorister School, Durham (4 min walk).

How to get to St Cuthbert's Society by public transport?

The nearest stations to St Cuthbert's Society:

Bus

New Inn • Lines: 56 (5 min walk)
St. Oswalds Church • Lines: 56 (6 min walk)

Train

Durham (17 min walk)