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Durham Museum

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St Mary-le-Bow
North Bailey
Durham City
County Durham
DH1 3ET

Tel: +44 0191 384 5589

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Durham Museum and Heritage Centre

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Adult£5.00 per ticket type
Free Admission Children under 16Free

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Road Directions

Nearest major road is A690. Follow the A690 into Durham City.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest station is Durham Station. Follow signs to city centre. From Market Place turn right into Saddler Street and continue to North Bailey. The museum is facing the east end of the cathedral.

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