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The Great Britain Guide

Museums Β· North East England

The Story

In or near City of Durham.

β™Ώ Wheelchair: limited

The Story β€” a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

The Cholera Pump, John Snow College - geograph.org.uk - 8152554

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
Nearest railway station
Durham Β· 2.2 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

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

Photo gallery

360Β° viewimagery from 2018

Imagery Β© Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Place summary

The Story is a museum located in the Scottish Lowlands, postcode DH1. It focuses on the region's history and culture, presenting various exhibits that explore local narratives and heritage.

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

Coordinates
54.7603, -1.5859
Parish
City of Durham
Postcode
DH1 3TQ
Parliamentary constituency
City of Durham
Nearest railway station
Durham β€” 2.2 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

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South College

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John Snow College

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Stephenson College

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Durham High School for Girls

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β†— dhsfg.org.uk

Where to eat & stay near The Story

Places to stay

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B&Bs Β· North East England

The Georgian Town House

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B&Bs Β· North East England

Castle View Guest House

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Hotels Β· North East England

Hotel Indigo Durham

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Hotels Β· North East England

Durham Marriott Hotel Royal County

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Caravan parks Β· North East England

Baxter Wood Farm Caravan Site

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Hotels Β· North East England

Radisson Blu

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Places to eat & drink

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The Victoria

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β†— camra.org.uk
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Restaurants Β· North East England

Shaheen's Indian

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CafΓ©s Β· North East England

Tea 4 U

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Zizzi

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Amaani Restaurant

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β†— amaanidurham.com

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Story?
The Story is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DH1 3TQ), in the parish of City of Durham.
What is The Story?
The Story β€” a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to The Story?
The nearest railway station is Durham, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DH1 3TQ.
How do I get to The Story?
The nearest railway station is Durham, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DH1 3TQ.