Durham Castle Castles
Dating from 1072, one of England's largest surviving Norman castles and grandest Romanesque palaces. Seat of the Price Bishops until 1832 and now part of a World Heritage Site. Housing University College, Durham Universitys Foundation College, it is a conference, banqueting and holiday centre in vacations.
Open:
Guided Tours - Uni Vacations
Mid Mar - Mid April, July, August and Sept, daily 10am - 12.30pm and 2pm - 4.30pm.
Guided Tours - Uni Terms
Jan, feb, first 2 weeks in Mar, May, June, Oct, Nov and dec open Monday, Wednesday, saturday and Sunday 2pm - 4pm.
Cost: Adult £3.50, Child £2.50, Pensioners £3.00, Family Ticket £8.00.
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AddressDurham City, County Durham, Durham, DH1 3RW
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Attraction typeCastles
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Durham Riverside Apartments
Located in Durham, Durham Riverside Apartments offers self-catering accommodation with free bikes available on site, free WiFi and free private parking. The property is 7 minutes walk from Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle..
The City, Durham
Located in the cathedral city of Durham, The City, Durham inn offers a bar and free WiFi access to all guests. Just a short 7-minute stroll from Durham Castle and Durham University Library, Durham Cathedral is also less than 6 minutes walk away..
Durham Marriott Hotel Royal
Centrally located in the historic city of Durham, Durham Marriott Hotel Royal County boasts views of Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle and is situated on the banks of the River Wear..
Premier Inn Durham City
In the heart of Durhams city centre, within easy reach of the A1 and less than 500 metres from the castle and the train station, this modern hotel offers great value and spacious, modern rooms..
Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham
Just 1 mile from Durham Rail Station and city centre, the Radisson BLU Durham has fantastic views of Durham Cathedral. It offers stylish rooms, free Wi-Fi, a restaurant, bar and modern health club..
The Garden House Inn
Home-cooked food is served in The Garden House Inns wooden-beamed, contemporary restaurant and a roaring open-fire features in the bar..
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