Trevelyan College, Durham

Name: Trevelyan College
Address: Elvet Hill Road, Durham, United Kingdom

#63 among attractions in Durham

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Trevelyan College is a college of Durham University, England. Founded in 1966, the college takes its name from social historian George Macaulay Trevelyan, Chancellor of the University from 1950 to 1957. Originally an all-female college, the college became fully mixed in 1992. ()

Coordinates: 54°45'54"N, 1°34'47"W

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Elvet Hill RoadDurham United Kingdom

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Trevelyan College – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.6 miN
Iconic, vaulted Romanesque building
Durham Cathedral, Durham
16 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...
~520 ftSW
Museum, History museum
Oriental Museum, Durham
3 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.
0.4 miN
Bridge
Prebends Bridge, Durham
11 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.
0.6 miN
Museum
Durham University Museum of Archaeology, Durham
15 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.
0.7 miN
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 miN
Museum, Visitor center
Durham Museum and Heritage Centre, Durham
17 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.
0.6 miNE
Bridge
Kingsgate Bridge, Durham
17 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.
~1800 ftS
Botanical garden, Garden, Park
Durham University Botanic Garden, Durham
9 min walk • The Durham University Botanic Garden is a botanical garden located in Durham, England. The site is set in 25 acres of mature woodlands in the southern outskirts of the city.
0.8 miN
Market, Shopping
Durham Indoor Market, Durham
22 min walk • Durham Indoor Market is a covered market located off the Market Place in the City of Durham, England.
0.6 miNE
Church
St Oswald's Church, Durham
16 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.
~1750 ftNE
Library
Durham University Library, Durham
9 min walk • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Trevelyan College?

Nearby attractions include Oriental Museum, Durham (3 min walk), St Mary's College, Durham (4 min walk), Van Mildert College, Durham (4 min walk), St Aidan's College, Durham (5 min walk).

How to get to Trevelyan College by public transport?

The nearest stations to Trevelyan College:

Bus

New Inn • Lines: 56 (10 min walk)
Mount Oswald • Lines: 6 (12 min walk)

Train

Durham (27 min walk)