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  1. Durham Cathedral Tower open to the public

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    Durham Cathedral: Viewpoint

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    Viewpoint

    DURHAM

    Far fewer people will have enjoyed an equally impressive view from South Street in the city centre.     A short, steep climb up this lovely street is rewarded by an almost eye level view across the river gorge towards the magnificently proportioned…

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  2. St Margaret of Antioch Church

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    St. Margaret of Antioch Church

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    Durham

    St Margaret of Antioch: a friendly parish church in the heart of Durham. Over many centuries St Margaret’s has welcomed countless wanderers and pilgrims in the name of Christ.

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  3. St Cuthbert's Catholic Church

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    Durham

    St Cuthbert's Church is a Roman Catholic parish church in Durham, England. It was opened on 31 May 1827 to replace two previous chapels, one run by the secular clergy and the other by the Jesuits

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  4. St Nicolas Church

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    Durham

    The Church in the Marketplace of Durham City.

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  5. Prince Bishop River Cruiser and Browns Rowing Boats

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    Prince Bishop River Cruiser and Browns Rowing Boats

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    Durham City

    **No sailings until further notice**

    The Prince Bishop River Cruiser offers cruises with spectacular views of historic Durham City, Cathedral, Castle and Bridges and evening cruises with a difference twelve months of the year.

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  6. METHODIST CHURCH DURHAM

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    North Road Methodist Church

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    Durham

    Grade 2 listed Bethel chapel, which is now a Methodist Church dates back to 1853.

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  7. Bertie's Play Village

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    Durham City

    A bigger and better stay and play for winter, a real adventure for growing minds! Children 0 - 8 can enjoy interactive play & games, experience fun and learn through role-playing in our interactive village.

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  8. external image of Durham Town Hall

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    Durham Town Hall - temporarily closed

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    Durham City

    The Town Hall has been central to life in Durham city for more than 650 years. A recent makeover complete with new interpretation, interactive information points, short films and audio guides all combine to bring this stunning building, and the…

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  9. Lord Londonderry Statue

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    Durham City

    Raffaele Monti's statue of Charles William Vane Stewart, the 3rd Marquess of Londonderry.

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  10. Christchurch Durham

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    Durham City

    Christchurch Durham is an Anglican Evangelical Church in Durham, please see website for more details.

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  11. coached sports session durham city wharton park familyfun

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    Durham City

    This VisitEngland accredited attraction Wharton Park commands spectacular views across Durham City. The historic park now offers a brand new heritage centre and cafe, play area for all ages, an amphitheatre and miniature car track, multi-use games…

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  12. Durham Castle Tours

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    Durham Castle Tours - closed until early 2021

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    Durham Castle is part of the Durham City World Heritage Site. Entrance by guided tour only. Opening can vary - All enquiries re guided tours should be directed Palace Green Library. Telephone 0191 334 2932 or castle.tours@durham.ac.uk.

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  13. st godric roman catholic church

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    Our Lady of Mercy and St Godric Church

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    Durham

    The Church of Our Lady of Mercy and St. Godric is our Grade II listed church, conveniently located in Durham City Centre.

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    St Cuthbert's North Road

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    Durham

    Please see website for full list of services and events :- http://cuthbertandaidan.durhamnorthteam.org/​​​​​​​ 

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  15. World Heritage Site Visitor Centre

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    World Heritage Site Visitor Centre - Closed until early 2021

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    Durham City

    A free visitor centre providing an introduction to Durham World Heritage Site and what there is to see and do in and around the site. Ideal for families.

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2020 2020TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2020
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  16. Fowlers Yard Creative Workspaces

    Durham City

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  17. Hill Island Brewery

    Durham City

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  1. Palace Green Library Durham

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    Palace Green Library - closed to walk-in visitors until early 2021

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    Museum

    Durham

    Palace Green Library, in the heart of Durham city, holds Durham University's special collections. Our galleries are open to all and display treasures spanning millennia and the globe.

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  2. elvet methodist church

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    Elvet Methodist Church

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    Durham

    Elvet Methodist Church is situated in Old Elvet, three minutes walk east of the market place.

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  3. st johns

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    Durham

    St John’s draws together people of all ages and backgrounds to follow Christ.  

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