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

- Excellent184
- Very Good141
- Average27
- Poor9
- Terrible12
Recent Reviews:
- Journey36771198677Cosin’s Library Palace Green DurhamThursday, 27th February 2025I am so glad that one of the helpful museum staff asked if I had visited the Cosin’s Library, which I hadn’t. The oldest surviving library in the North East of England,, the library was established... Read full review
- johnhp702Derby, United KingdomInteresting historySaturday, 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 experienceWednesday, 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
Access Information
Opening Times
Palace Green Library opening times from 1 August to 13 September (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday | Closed | |
Tuesday - Friday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
Saturday - Sunday | 11:00 | - 16:00 |
Bank Holiday | 11:00 | - 16:00 |
Palace Green Library opening times from 14 September (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday - Friday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
Saturday | 11:00 | - 16:00 |
Sunday | Closed |
* From 1 August to 13 September:
Barker Research Library is open Tuesday to Friday and closes at 4.45pm
Cosin’s Library is open Wednesday –Sunday 11am-3pm
Castle tours will be based around PGL opening times.
From 14 September:
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.