Durham Castle Tours
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Overview
Durham Castle stands on a prominent hill-top site, encircled by the wooded slopes of the meandering River Wear, and overlooking the medieval city of Durham. The Castle, together with Durham Cathedral, makes up this iconic World Heritage Site. Experience over 900 years of history on a Durham Castle Tour, and discover how it functions today as the home of University College. The knowledgeable and friendly tour guides will take you through the gatehouse and into the heart of this historic building. Here you will find out about the Prince-Bishops whose seat of power was at the castle, how the building became the first college of Durham University, and how it is now home to students who live and learn in these magnificent surroundings.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Tours during term time: 1.15, 2.15, 3.15, 4.15; Tours outside university term time: 10.15, 11.15, 12.15, 2.15, 3.15, 4.15. Please check website for tour times as tours can be cancelled due to university or private events
- Children
- Suitable for children of all ages
About the area
County Durham reaches halfway across England, from the North Pennines in the west, to the sea in the east. Much of it is very sparsely inhabited, and is naturally beautiful; a mix of rolling hills, monumental valleys, lush farmland and unforgiving moors.
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Dove Cottage
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