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Historic Libraries & Archives at Palace Green Library
Durham City
County Durham
DH1 3RN
Tel: +44 0191 334 2932
Book Tickets
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous
Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021
TripAdvisor
- Excellent185
- Very Good141
- Average27
- Poor9
- Terrible12
Recent Reviews:
- johnhp702Derby, United KingdomInteresting history
Saturday, 14th June 2025With so many stunning buildings/memorials around Palace green this free library is well worth a visit, I was particularly interested in seeing/reading about the Lanchester Diploma. Read full review - Helen RTrip Type:Solo travelUncaring unhelpful experience
Wednesday, 20th August 2025Make sure you know that the Folio exhibition is NOT open on a Monday or Tuesday. Conflicting information from the marketing team/ Eventbrite. Best to book as you’ll know if venue is open. Lots of... Read full review - Mark FWhitley Bay, United KingdomA real gem... take your time; it's a library with books (and some exhibitions too!)Tuesday, 14th October 2025We had been to Durham to see the Magna Carta exhibition – filled in some fascinating detail on a very general understanding of the charters and the historical context – a process, not an event, or a... Read full review
Access Information
Opening Times
| Palace Green Library opening times from 14 September (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Friday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00 | - 16:00 |
| Sunday | Closed | |
* Barker Research Library is open Monday to Friday and closes at 4.45pm
Cosin’s Library is open Wednesday –Saturday 11am-3pm
Castle tours will be based around PGL opening times.
Check website for opening times.
Highlights...
Palace Green Library Exhibitions and Galleries, Durham CityPalace Green Library is actually a collection of buildings dating back to the 15th century. Home to Durham University’s special collections, the Durham World Heritage Site Visitor Centre, Cosin’s Library and Museum of Archaeology.
The Way of Light, HexhamWelcome to a breath-taking trail that transports you from the dawn of Christianity through to contemporary pilgrimage via Dark Ages battles that changed a region’s faith, abbeys that matched Rome for majesty and a stunning seminary that taught England’s leading ecclesiastics.
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.
