Gilesgate, Durham

#26 among attractions in Durham

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Gilesgate is a place in County Durham, England. It is situated east of the centre of Durham. It is also a ward of Durham with a total population taken at the 2011 census was 8,074. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 54°46'51"N, 1°33'6"W

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Gilesgate – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Durham Cathedral, Durham Castle, Durham Town Hall, Elvet Bridge.

1.1 miSW
Iconic, vaulted Romanesque building
Durham Cathedral, Durham
29 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...
1 miW
, Historical place, Architecture
Durham Castle, Durham
26 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.
1 miW
City hall
Durham Town Hall, Durham
26 min walk • Durham Town Hall is a municipal building in the Market Place, Durham, England. It is a Grade II* listed building.
0.9 miW
Bridge
Elvet Bridge, Durham
24 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.
1.1 miW
Bridge
Framwellgate Bridge, Durham
28 min walk • Framwellgate Bridge is a mediaeval masonry arch bridge across the River Wear, in Durham, England. It is a Grade I listed building.
0.8 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Cuthbert's Church, Durham
22 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.
1.1 miW
Shopping centre, Shopping
The Gates Shopping Centre, Durham
29 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.
1 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Assembly Rooms Theatre, Durham
27 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.
1 miSW
Museum, Visitor center
Durham Museum and Heritage Centre, Durham
27 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.
1 miSW
Bridge
Kingsgate Bridge, Durham
26 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.
0.4 miSW
Church, Romanesque architecture
St Giles Church, Durham
10 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".

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Which popular attractions are close to Gilesgate?

Nearby attractions include St Giles Church, Durham (10 min walk), College of St Hild and St Bede, Durham (15 min walk), St Cuthbert's Church, Durham (22 min walk), Maiden Castle, Durham (23 min walk).

How to get to Gilesgate by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gilesgate:

Bus

Belmont link road • Lines: X20 (13 min walk)
The Chains-Woodman • Lines: 64 (17 min walk)