Hatfield College, Durham

Name: Hatfield College
Address: N Bailey, Durham, DH1 3RQ, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 191 334 2000

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Facts and practical information

Hatfield College is one of the constituent colleges of Durham University in England. It occupies a city centre site above the River Wear on the World Heritage Site peninsula, lying adjacent to North Bailey and only a short distance from Durham Cathedral. Taking its name from a medieval Prince-Bishop of Durham, the college was founded in 1846 as Bishop Hatfield's Hall by David Melville, a former Oxford don. ()

Coordinates: 54°46'27"N, 1°34'26"W

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N BaileyDurham DH1 3RQ United Kingdom

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+44 191 334 2000

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

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

~640 ftSW
Iconic, vaulted Romanesque building
Durham Cathedral, Durham
4 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...
~580 ftNW
, Historical place, Architecture
Durham Castle, Durham
3 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.
~1630 ftSW
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.
~1010 ftSW
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.
~1210 ftN
City hall
Durham Town Hall, Durham
6 min walk • Durham Town Hall is a municipal building in the Market Place, Durham, England. It is a Grade II* listed building.
~670 ftN
Bridge
Elvet Bridge, Durham
4 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.
~1090 ftNW
Bridge
Framwellgate Bridge, Durham
6 min walk • Framwellgate Bridge is a mediaeval masonry arch bridge across the River Wear, in Durham, England. It is a Grade I listed building.
~950 ftE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Cuthbert's Church, Durham
5 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.
~1470 ftNW
Shopping centre, Shopping
The Gates Shopping Centre, Durham
8 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.
~230 ftW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Assembly Rooms Theatre, Durham
2 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.
~250 ftSW
Museum, Visitor center
Durham Museum and Heritage Centre, Durham
2 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Hatfield College open?

Hatfield College is open:

Monday 7 pm - 11 pm
Tuesday 7 pm - 11 pm
Wednesday 7 pm - 11 pm
Thursday 7 pm - 11 pm
Friday 7 pm - 11:30 pm
Saturday 7 pm - 11:30 pm
Sunday 7 pm - 10:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Hatfield College?

Nearby attractions include Assembly Rooms Theatre, Durham (2 min walk), Durham Museum and Heritage Centre, Durham (2 min walk), Kingsgate Bridge, Durham (3 min walk), St Chad's College, Durham (3 min walk).

How to get to Hatfield College by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hatfield College:

Bus

New Elvet • Lines: X12 (3 min walk)
St. Oswalds Church • Lines: 56 (5 min walk)

Train

Durham (13 min walk)