Castles · North East England
The Bailey
In or near Durham.
The Bailey in England North East, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Durham · 0.9 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
The Bailey is located in County Durham, postcode DH1 3EW, and is accessible via the nearest railway station, Durham, which is 0.9 km away. Entry details are not specified, but the site is wheelchair accessible.
About
The Bailey is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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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 early Christian stonework and treasures from St Cuthbert's shrine.
From the Wikipedia article
The Bailey is a historic area in the centre of the city of Durham, County Durham, England. It consists of two streets, North Bailey and South Bailey. It is on a peninsula within a sharp meander along the River Wear, formed by an isostatic adjustment of the land. The name "The Bailey" derives from the outer bailey of the Norman motte and bailey-style Durham Castle. Vehicular access to the area is restricted by the Durham City congestion charge, which started in 2002 and is the UK's oldest such scheme.
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Background
History
With steep cliffs and the River Wear on three sides, Durham's peninsula has long been recognised as a prime defensive site. A fortress was first established there in 1072, with the present keep being built in the 14th century. In the Middle Ages the whole peninsula was known as "the castle" and was enclosed by a wall. Parts of the wall can still be seen in the grounds of the Bailey colleges of Durham University and to the west of the Cathedral; these walls are Grade I listed. Along the inside of the wall on the east side ran a street. This road still exists and forms the present North and South Bailey. The central and southern parts of the peninsula, including the Castle, the Cathedral, the…
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- Coordinates
- 54.7728, -1.5753
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- City of Durham
- Postcode
- DH1 3EW
- Parliamentary constituency
- City of Durham
- Nearest railway station
- Durham — 0.9 km
- Opening
- Monday - Saturday 10am - 4pm; Sunday 12pm - 4pm
- Official site
- www.durhamcathedral.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7715344 (CC0)
- wikipedia: The Bailey (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Bailey?
- The Bailey is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DH1 3EW), in the parish of City of Durham.
- What is The Bailey?
- The Bailey in England North East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Bailey?
- The nearest railway station is Durham, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DH1 3EW.
- Does The Bailey charge admission?
- The Bailey typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to The Bailey?
- The nearest railway station is Durham, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DH1 3EW.