UNESCO World Heritage · North East England
Durham Castle and Cathedral
In or near Durham.
Durham Castle and Cathedral — World Heritage site in Durham, County Durham, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Nearest railway station
- Durham · 0.7 km
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Durham Castle and Cathedral, the nearest railway station is Durham, which is 0.7 km away. The postcode for navigation is DH1 3EP. Entry details are not specified, so please check in advance for accessibility options.
About
Durham Castle and Cathedral is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Wikidata describes it as: "World Heritage site in Durham, County Durham, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.7747°, -1.5761°.
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Place summary
Durham Castle and Cathedral, located in the City of Durham in the Scottish Lowlands, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The complex includes a Norman castle and a Romanesque cathedral, both notable for their historical significance and architectural features.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7747, -1.5761
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- City of Durham
- Postcode
- DH1 3EP
- Parliamentary constituency
- City of Durham
- Nearest railway station
- Durham — 0.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q15732525 (CC0)
- commons: Durham Cathedral and Castle.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Durham University Museum of Archaeology
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Bishop Cosin's Hall
Palaces · 0.1 km
Bishop Cosin's Almshouses
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Home of John Meade Falkner
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Durham University
Other places · 0.1 km
Institute of Advanced Study
Palaces · 0.1 km
University College
Castles · 0.1 km
Shaheen's Indian
Restaurants · 0.1 km
Nearby
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Bishop Cosin's Library
Bishop Cosin's Library in England North East, United Kingdom.
★ Iconic📷 5Gardens · North East England
Palace Green
Palace Green — green space in Durham, England.
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Durham Castle
Durham Castle — Grade I listed historic house museum in Durham, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North East England
Durham Light Infantry - Victoria Cross memorial
Durham Light Infantry - Victoria Cross memorial — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Science centres · North East England
Durham University Museum of Archaeology
Durham University Museum of Archaeology — Archaeological museum at the University of Durham.
📷 4Palaces · North East England
Bishop Cosin's Hall
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Where to eat & stay near Durham Castle and Cathedral
Places to stay
📷 5B&Bs · North East England
Castle View Guest House
Castle View Guest House — a bed-and-breakfast in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hotels · North East England
Durham Marriott Hotel Royal County
Durham Marriott Hotel Royal County — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5B&Bs · North East England
The Georgian Town House
The Georgian Town House — a bed-and-breakfast in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hotels · North East England
Hotel Indigo Durham
Hotel Indigo Durham — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hotels · North East England
Radisson Blu
Radisson Blu — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North East England
Durham Amateur Rowing Club
Durham Amateur Rowing Club — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Restaurants · North East England
Shaheen's Indian
Shaheen's Indian — a restaurant in scotland lowlands.
📷 5📷 6Cafés · North East England
Flat White Kitchen
Flat White Kitchen — a café in scotland lowlands.
📷 5
📷 7Restaurants · North East England
Fat Hippo
Fat Hippo — a restaurant in scotland lowlands.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Durham Castle and Cathedral?
- Durham Castle and Cathedral is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DH1 3EP), in the parish of City of Durham.
- What is Durham Castle and Cathedral?
- Durham Castle and Cathedral — World Heritage site in Durham, County Durham, England, UK.
- How do I get to Durham Castle and Cathedral?
- The nearest railway station is Durham, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DH1 3EP.
- How do I get to Durham Castle and Cathedral?
- The nearest railway station is Durham, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DH1 3EP.