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DLI Collection at Palace Green Library
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Palace Green Library
Palace Green
Durham City
County Durham
DH1 3RN
Palace Green
Durham City
County Durham
DH1 3RN
Tel: +44 0191 334 2932
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Free Admission to DLI Gallery | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction
Awards
- Visit England
VAQAS 2019
TripAdvisor
Certificate of Excellence 2019
- Excellent53
- Very Good42
- Average9
- Poor8
- Terrible6
Recent Reviews:
- GlobetrottingVikingThatcham, United KingdomMore than a Library
Wednesday, 18th September 2019This is more than a library. There are exhibitions on nature and history in several inter-connected halls. Some steps to negotiate. With free entrance there is every reason to visit. Read full review - 688alwynhThornbury, United KingdomTrip Type:Friends getawayVisit to view medals.Tuesday, 14th January 2020To be honest we did not visit because it was the library but because it is home to the Durham Light Infantry Medals collection. My wife’s grandfather had served in the DLI and received the... Read full review
- Andrea MStockton-on-Tees, United KingdomTrip Type:Solo travelNorman Cornish exhibitionThursday, 23rd January 2020Visited this today. £2 admission fee. Was quite small exhibition but some lovely pieces of art on show both in cabinets and framed. The sound was not working on the video at the time of my visit but... Read full review
Access Information
Opening Times
| Gallery Opening (1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2020) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
* Check website for openings https://www.dur.ac.uk/palace.green/visit/opening/ 0191 334 2932
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