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Seven special ways to celebrate Mother’s Day in Durham
World Heritage Site Visitor Centre
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Palace Green Library
Durham City
County Durham
DH1 3HB
Durham City
County Durham
DH1 3HB
Tel: +44 0191 334 3805
Book Tickets
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Admission Free | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous
TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2020 2020 - Regional and Miscellaneous
Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021
TripAdvisor
- Excellent61
- Very Good43
- Average19
- Poor4
- Terrible2
Recent Reviews:
- Alison CIlkley, United KingdomTrip Type:Solo travelPleasant Experience
Thursday, 21st April 2022A small but varied exhibition of military, literary, and archaeological artefacts is on show here, all based on Durham’s rich historical significance. I enjoyed looking at all the collections and... Read full review - annieS2021Newport, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyInteresting to have a look even if you are not a big museum person
Monday, 20th June 2022Plenty to see and read if you are inclined although only small exhibitions. The World Heritage section and the visitor centre and museum are all in one building now so you can dip into a bit of each... Read full review - traceyg855Halesowen, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesFantastic helpful and knowledgeable staffWednesday, 31st August 2022A great place to start your trip to historic Durham Staff fantastic. Full of useful suggestions and advice Definitely visit to library. Amazing Highly recommend Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- Access Statement - Please see below
Access Information
Opening Times
| 2023 (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 09:30 | - 17:00 |
* Except: 24 December and 31 Dec, open 10:00am- 14:00, Closed: 1 January, 25 December, 26 December.
Highlights...
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.
