Best things to do in Durham

Durham Essentials

Durham’s historic core is anchored by its UNESCO-listed Cathedral and Castle, showcasing premier examples of Norman architecture. The city’s medieval layout features the cobbled Market Place, home to the Victorian Indoor Market and the Grade II* listed Town Hall. Scenic river walks lead across the 18th-century Prebends Bridge, offering views of the Old Fulling Mill and the cathedral’s sandstone walls. Cultural highlights include the Palace Green Library’s archives and the medieval manor and gardens of Crook Hall.

Durham Essentials — Map

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Durham Castle and Cathedral WHS

Durham Cathedral, formally the Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham, is a Church of England…

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Durham Castle

Durham Castle is a Norman castle in the city of Durham, England, which has been occupied since 1837 by University College, Durham after its…

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Palace Green Library

Houses Durham University’s special collections, archives, and the World Heritage Site Visitor Centre. It features galleries hosting rotating exhibitions and the restored 17th-century Cosin’s Library.

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Prebends Bridge

An 18th-century stone bridge designed by George Nicholson. It forms part of the cathedral’s riverbanks walk and provides a classic view of the cathedral’s towers above the River Wear.

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Crook Hall

Crook Hall is a Grade I listed house built in the 13th or 14th to 18th centuries, located in the Framwelgate area of the City of Durham.The…

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Durham Indoor Market

Durham Indoor Market is a covered market located off the Market Place in the City of Durham, England.

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Durham Town Hall

Durham Town Hall is a municipal building in the Market Place, Durham, England. It is a Grade II* listed building.

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Durham Museum

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…

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View of Cathedral, Mill and weir

A vantage point on the River Wear overlooking the 18th-century Old Fulling Mill and the weir, with the Norman towers of Durham Cathedral rising directly above the wooded riverbanks.

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St Nicholas Church

St Nicholas Church, commonly known as St Nics, is a Church of England parish church located in Durham in County Durham, England.