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Historic churches · North East England

St Nicholas' Church, Durham

In or near Durham.

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St Nicholas' Church, Durham — church building in Durham, England, UK.

St Nicholas' Church, Durham, historic churches in North East England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Durham · 0.5 km
  • Free entry

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit St Nicholas' Church in Durham, you can take a train to Durham station, which is 0.5 km away. The church has free entry.

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About

St Nicholas' Church, Durham is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1858. Designed by James Pigott Pritchett. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church building in Durham, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.7775°, -1.5753°.

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Heritage listing

St Nicholas Church, commonly known as St Nics, is a Church of England parish church located in Durham in County Durham, England. The church is part of the open evangelical tradition of the Church of England.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Official information

St Nicholas' Church in Durham is a place of worship located in the heart of the city. Visitors can engage with the community through services and events, and learn more about the church's vision and activities.

From the Wikipedia article

St Nicholas Church, commonly known as St Nics, is a Church of England parish church located in Durham in County Durham, England. The church is part of the open evangelical tradition of the Church of England.

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

Coordinates
54.7775, -1.5753
Parish
City of Durham
Postcode
DH1 3NJ
Parliamentary constituency
City of Durham
Phone
0191 3841180
Established
1858
Nearest railway station
Durham0.5 km
Official site
www.stnics.org.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St Nicholas' Church, Durham?
St Nicholas' Church, Durham is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DH1 3NJ), in the parish of City of Durham.
What is St Nicholas' Church, Durham?
St Nicholas' Church, Durham — church building in Durham, England, UK.
How do I get to St Nicholas' Church, Durham?
The nearest railway station is Durham, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DH1 3NJ.
When was St Nicholas' Church, Durham built?
Built or established in 1858. Designed by James Pigott Pritchett.
Is St Nicholas' Church, Durham a listed building?
St Nicholas' Church, Durham is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is St Nicholas' Church, Durham free to visit?
Yes, St Nicholas' Church, Durham is free to enter.
How do I get to St Nicholas' Church, Durham?
The nearest railway station is Durham, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DH1 3NJ.