Durham

There are a number of sites worth visiting in Durham:

Durham Castle

take a tour conducted by current students, some residing within The Keep, the oldest student accommodation in the world, dating from 1073. Forms part of a World Heritage Site

Durham Cathedral

of striking Norman design, one of the most magnificent in the UK, boasting a 66 metre tower, with wonderful views of the entire city and surrounding countryside. The cathedral is open from 0700 to 2000 1800 in Winter season, and the tower from 1000 - 1530 closed during services, in inclement weather and all day on Sunday. Forms part of a World Heritage Site

The Treasures of Saint Cuthbert

found within the claustral buildings of Durham Cathedral, housing hundreds of amazing artefacts, including the 7th Century coffin of Saint Cuthbert himself, and his 6th century pectoral cross possibly even older.

Walk along the attractive River Wear around the peninsula Durham is built upon.

The Botanical Gardens

The striking 1960's Kingsgate Bridge designed by Ove Arup although it is an acquired taste.

The first sight of the cathedral from the railway viaduct coming from the South, looking right, without a doubt the most breathtaking railway view in the United Kingdom, if not Europe.

The Durham Indoor Market, a wonderful victorian covered market. Smoker or not, visit the amazing tobacconist and the sweetie shop in the corner, with hundreds of jars of real traditional sweets.

Durham University Campus

tours of the historic campus run every Wednesday at 2pm from Old Shire Hall on Old Elvet and while geared towards prospective students for the university, they are fascinating nonetheless.

The Durham Light Infantry Museum and Art Gallery, housing a small museum chronicling the History of the Durham Light Infantry and housing a small art gallery.