Durham Castle Tours - closed until early 2021
Palace Green
Durham City
County Durham
DH1 3RW
Tel: +44 0191 334 2932
Book Tickets
Guide Prices
Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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Adults | £5.00 per ticket type |
Children 5yrs and over | £4.00 per ticket type |
Concessions over 60s | £4.00 per ticket type |
Family day ticket (2+3) | £15.00 per ticket type |
Infants - Free
Durham University Campus Card holders - Free
Group Admission Prices (For parties of 10 or more) - Adult– £4.50, Concession – £3.50
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- VAQAS VB Attraction

Awards
- Visit England
VAQAS 2019
TripAdvisor

- Travelers Choice 2020
- Excellent685
- Very Good404
- Average113
- Poor37
- Terrible33
Recent Reviews:
- AndyD45Southport, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesCLOSED!!!!Sunday, 13th September 2020Closed but no notices up around the city to advise you of this! Could have had pictures/info/noticeboards outside the church so at least we could have seen what we were missing Read full review
- gianni_di_battistaMontesilvano, ItalyTrip Type:FamilyArt, history and cultureSunday, 27th September 2020Durham Castle is a Norman castle located in Durham, England, used since 1840 by University College. The castle sits on top of a hill above the River Wear on the Durham Peninsula, on the opposite bank... Read full review
- hazelslaterOldham, United KingdomStunning buildingTuesday, 27th October 2020Unfortunately due to covid restrictions the castle was closed to the public for our visit. But it is still a stunning building and hopefully we will be back to explore it properly. Read full review
Access Information
Opening Times
Season (1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021) |
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* 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