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Durham Castle
Palace Green
Durham City
County Durham
DH1 3RW
Tel: +44 0191 334 2932
Book Tickets
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| (11 Years and Under) | Free |
| Adults | £4.50 per ticket type |
| Chil (12 years +) | £4.50 per ticket type |
**Our self-guided visits recommence on 20 July 2021. You will be required to pre-book a ticket at a specified entry time between 11am-3pm through our online booking system. Newly implemented safety measures will be in place during your visit to ensure a safe environment.**
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Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction
Awards
- Visit England
VAQAS 2019
TripAdvisor
- Excellent687
- Very Good405
- Average113
- Poor37
- Terrible33
Recent Reviews:
- blairdtours467a stay in a castle
Thursday, 17th June 2021I enjoyed walking the hallways, seeing the chapel under the chapel and staying in the residence rooms which allowed for walking the grounds at night. Excellent experience. it seems the dates only... Read full review - angeladV1545FXPreston, United KingdomReviewed from the gate
Saturday, 19th June 2021It was closed the day we visited but looks lovely above the city , next to the cathedral. I will visit if I go to Durham again. Read full review - jayanthikpInverness, United KingdomSerene and Timeless place of worshipFriday, 30th July 2021Fabulous castle which has been a place of worship for more than 1000 years. Great architecture and history. Definitely worth going up the castle tower. Great view of the city from the top. Need to... Read full review
Access Information
Opening Times
| Season (1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021) |
|---|
* When there are no private events booked, tours are usually available every day at 1315, 1415, 1515 and 1615. During University vacations, tours are also normally offered at 1015, 1115 and 1215 noon.
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A1(M). From the A1(M) take the A690 to Durham.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest station is Durham Station. The Durham Cathedral bus (every 20 minutes) links the railway station, North Road (for bus station), Market Place, and car and coach parks with the cathedral and castle. For more information see Durham County Council's web site www.durham.gov.uk or contact Traveline on 0871 200 22 33, www.traveline.info. Calls cost 10p per minute plus any charges your network provider makes
Highlights...
Durham City, Durham CityA beautiful city with winding cobbled streets packed with history, culture and stunning architecture. Guarded by the River Wear, Durham City with its dramatic skyline never fails to impress.
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The Angel's Way, Whitley BayTraverse Tyneside in all its multi-faceted allure, from a sandy seaside village to the site that once housed St Cuthbert’s remains through a titanic legacy of medieval magic, Industrial Age endeavour and sheer contemporary class.
The Way of Learning, JarrowGain the ultimate enlightenment on The Way of Learning as it takes you on the trail of England’s original scholar, the Venerable Bede through a rich legacy of the North East’s foremost industry, inventiveness and innovation.
The Way of Life, DarlingtonThe Way of Life is one wondrous route: healing waters, one of England ’s oldest churches and a palatial castle where Prince Bishops once resided, plus places where St Cuthbert made miracles occur.
The Way of Love, HartlepoolThe Way of Love follows the influence of three of the most important female figures in the establishment of Christianity in England - St Hilda, St Helena and St Mary Magdalene - whilst mixing maritime and mining heritage, nationally-important nature reserves and the North East’s iconic denes.
