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Durham Castle
Palace Green
Durham City
County Durham
DH1 3RW
Tel: +44 0191 334 2932
Book Tickets
Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adults | £7.50 per ticket type |
| Children under 16yrs | Free |
| Durham University Campus Cards | Free |
| Students and 16-18 | £6.00 per ticket type |
**Due to the residential nature of the building entrance is by guided tour only. Tours last approx. 45-50 minutes. The following tour times are a general guide as it is sometimes necessary to cancel tours due to University or commercial activities. 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 2021 - Regional and Miscellaneous
TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025
TripAdvisor
- Excellent763
- Very Good438
- Average121
- Poor40
- Terrible37
Recent Reviews:
- Chris PHuntingdon, United KingdomTwo days exploring Durham
Tuesday, 2nd September 2025Stayed for 2 nights the accommodation was perfectly adequate fantastic location the bells ringing out just magical. Breakfast in the hall was very good. What a unique stay. Read full review - KeeperOfDraculaGlasgow, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesDurham Castle (some of it…)
Monday, 8th September 2025Don’t get me wrong, this was a beautiful site and one I’m glad I visited but I couldn’t help but feel we’d been sold half a tour. I was initially disappointed that the only way you could explore... Read full review - Pamster83Durham, United KingdomLovely little castleThursday, 11th September 2025So, we have lived in the Durham area all of our lives and have never been into the castle.... (ages 60+, 49, 41, 12) So, for this year's fringe festival, we booked tickets to the Beamish event at... Read full review
Facilities
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
- Guided Tours Compulsory for Individuals
Access Information
Opening Times
| 2025 (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025) |
|---|
* Castle tours are based around Palace Green Library opening times. Please check website for more information.
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...
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