Durham Castle
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 |
Child 16 and Under, DU Staff/Student | Free |
Concession | £4.50 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
TripAdvisor
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:
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- Very Good428
- Average118
- Poor39
- Terrible36
Recent Reviews:
- 594rituhTrip Type:FamilyGood place to visitSaturday, 24th February 2024We went on the tour, costing £5 and free to durham uni students. It was really informative and the castle itself has many stories. The medieval church was amazing and held much history. It was really... Read full review
- hilarycE8965UVery informative and great value.Saturday, 2nd March 2024Directly opposite Durham Cathedral. The courses are run by students (I think), and our guide, Joseph Jack, was very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. The castle is now part of Durham... Read full review
- Kimberly AKingwood, TexasTrip Type:FamilyVery cool 👍Wednesday, 6th March 2024I went to this castle with my family. I visited this castle on the 5th of March. I was shocked to find out that half of the castle is lived in by students who go to the Durham university. So you have... Read full review
Facilities
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
- Guided Tours Compulsory for Individuals
Access Information
Opening Times
2024 (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024) |
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* Closed 22 December to 6 January.
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