History of Durham City Walk

About

A guided walk from Crook Hall Gardens delving into the history of Durham. Join Crook Hall Gardens volunteer and local historian David Butler to explore Durham's captivating history, from its Anglo-Saxon origins onwards. The walk will take you around the city centre, before returning to Crook Hall Gardens. Approximately 2 miles/3.2km.

Free - donations welcome. There's no need to book, but places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Please note: Tours are run by a small volunteer team, so occasional dates need to be cancelled each month. If you are visiting to attend a tour, please confirm it is going ahead by calling in advance on 0191 383 1832.

Accessibility:
The route includes four flights of steps and a steep slope, plus five road crossings. The route is approximately 2 miles/3.2km, at a gentle pace with lots of stops.

Meeting point:
Meet at the admissions hut by the entrance to Crook Hall Gardens.

Suitability for children:
Children welcome, must be accompanied by an adult.

What to bring and wear:
Please wear sensible footwear and weather appropriate clothing.

Other:
This walk lasts approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes. Maximum stay in our car park is usually 3 hours. If you'd like to stay longer to visit the gardens or café before or after the walk, please leave your registration number at the admissions desk.