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The Great Britain Guide

Public art & sculpture · North East England

Durham Sundial

In or near City of Durham.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair accessible

Durham Sundial — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

West Building - geograph.org.uk - 7580366

DS Pugh — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Durham · 1.5 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Durham Sundial is a public art located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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From the Wikipedia article

The Durham–Sunderland line was a railway line in the North East of England. The line no longer exists, but many features along its path are still visible.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
54.7673, -1.5739
Parish
City of Durham
Postcode
DH1 3LY
Parliamentary constituency
City of Durham
Nearest railway station
Durham1.5 km
Official site
www.dur.ac.uk

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Durham Sundial?
Durham Sundial is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DH1 3LY), in the parish of City of Durham.
What is Durham Sundial?
Durham Sundial — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Durham Sundial?
The nearest railway station is Durham, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DH1 3LY.
Is Durham Sundial free to visit?
Yes, Durham Sundial is free to enter.
How do I get to Durham Sundial?
The nearest railway station is Durham, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DH1 3LY.