Historic churches · North East England
St Nicholas' Church, Durham
In or near Durham.
St Nicholas' Church, Durham — church building in Durham, England, UK.

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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.
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
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- City of Durham
- Postcode
- DH1 3NJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- City of Durham
- Phone
- 0191 3841180
- Established
- 1858
- Nearest railway station
- Durham — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.stnics.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7594921 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Nicholas Church, Durham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Nics Durham from Fleshergate.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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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.