Durham University Observatory, Durham

Name: Durham University Observatory
Address: Durham, United Kingdom

#30 among attractions in Durham

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The Durham University Observatory is a weather observatory owned and operated by the University of Durham. It is a Grade II listed building located at Potters Bank, Durham and was founded in 1839 initially as an astronomical and meteorological observatory by Temple Chevallier, until 1937 when the observatory moved purely to meteorological recording. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1840 (184 years ago)Coordinates: 54°46'5"N, 1°35'10"W

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

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

0.5 miNE
Iconic, vaulted Romanesque building
Durham Cathedral, Durham
14 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...
~1820 ftSE
Museum, History museum
Oriental Museum, Durham
9 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.
~1770 ftNE
Bridge
Prebends Bridge, Durham
9 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.
0.5 miNE
Museum
Durham University Museum of Archaeology, Durham
12 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.
0.6 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Assembly Rooms Theatre, Durham
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Museum, Visitor center
Durham Museum and Heritage Centre, Durham
16 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.
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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.
0.6 miNE
Library
Cosin's Library, Durham
16 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.
0.6 miNE
Church
St Margaret's Church, Durham
16 min walk • St Margaret's Church Durham is an active parish Church situated on Crossgate in the city of Durham in the North-East of England. The building is Grade I listed and substantial parts date from the 12th century; the compact yet spacious interior has a pleasing asymmetry, which reveals different stages in the building's development.
0.6 miNE
Church
St Oswald's Church, Durham
17 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.
0.6 miNE
Romanesque architecture, Park, Library
Palace Green Library, Durham
16 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 Observatory?

Nearby attractions include St Aidan's College, Durham (7 min walk), St Mary's College, Durham (9 min walk), Trevelyan College, Durham (9 min walk), Prebends Bridge, Durham (9 min walk).

How to get to Durham University Observatory by public transport?

The nearest stations to Durham University Observatory:

Bus

New Inn • Lines: 56 (13 min walk)
St. Oswalds Church • Lines: 56 (16 min walk)

Train

Durham (22 min walk)