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The Great Britain Guide

Public art & sculpture · North East England

Storyteller's Chair

In or near Durham.

Paid admission£

Storyteller's Chair — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

River Wear from Prebends Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 1949765

pam fray — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Durham · 0.9 km
  • Paid entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Storyteller's Chair 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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Official information

Durham Cathedral Museum is located within the medieval monastery of Durham and showcases a variety of historical artifacts and stories. Visitors can see significant items such as St Cuthbert's cross and coffin, as well as explore the Monks Dormitory and the Great Kitchen, which houses treasures related to St Cuthbert.

Place summary

The Storyteller's Chair is a public art installation located in the Scottish Lowlands. This distinctive piece serves as a tribute to the region's rich tradition of storytelling and is designed to foster community engagement.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.7715, -1.5791
Parish
City of Durham
Postcode
DH1 3EL
Parliamentary constituency
City of Durham
Nearest railway station
Durham0.9 km
Opening
Monday - Saturday 10am - 4pm; Sunday 12pm - 4pm

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Storyteller's Chair?
Storyteller's Chair is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DH1 3EL), in the parish of City of Durham.
What is Storyteller's Chair?
Storyteller's Chair — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Storyteller's Chair?
The nearest railway station is Durham, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DH1 3EL.
Is Storyteller's Chair free to visit?
Yes, Storyteller's Chair is free to enter.
How do I get to Storyteller's Chair?
The nearest railway station is Durham, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DH1 3EL.