Durham

Durham is one of the loveliest cities in Britain, with its magnificent cathedral and equally impressive castle, jointly a World Heritage Site framed with riversides and wooded greenery and enhanced by hundreds of other listed buildings. A cultured and cosmopolitan spot too thanks to its students and academics... Read More

"Grey towers of Durham, yet well I loved thy mixed and massive piles"
Walter Scott

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Durham Events

April
Annual Easter Chick Hunt
Brilliant Bonnets
Easter Activities
Easter Activities
Treasure Trail
May
Friends of the Garden Plant Sale
May Day Madness
World Heritage Site Weekend
June
Celebrate the Summer Solstice
Durham Raft Race: Wet & Wacky on the River Wear
Durham Regatta
Nissan Benfield’s Last Night of The Proms
July
Durham Miner's Gala
Festival of British Archaeology
MG Car Display
August
Ancient Egypt
DLI Military Vehicle Rally
Islam
Japan
Teddy Bear’s Picnic
September
Durham Military Tattoo
Durham Punk Festival
Heritage Open Days
October
Half Term Family Activities
Halloween Crook Hall
The Durham City Walk
December
A Traditional Victorian Christmas
Carols of Light
Durham Traditional Christmas Festival

Hotels in Durham - 44 places to stay

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Honest Lawyer Hotel

Honest Lawyer Hotel

Located on the A167, this hotel offers easy access to Durham Cathedral and Castle in the city centre, as well as Durham University colleges and campuses. Beamish Museum, Durham County Cricket Ground, and Locomotion Railway Museum ... More | Double Room: From £46 | visit website

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Whitworth Hall Hotel

Whitworth Hall Hotel

We have 29 bedrooms luxuriously appointed with each room design being different, providing a tranquil and relaxing atmosphere.

We also have 4 Premier rooms which have either a 4 poster bed or a whirlpool bath and these can ... More | visit website

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Kings Lodge Hotel

Kings Lodge Hotel

Kings Lodge Hotel, with its prestigious Knight's Restaurant, is set in the heart of Durham City. A site which once echoed to the sounds of battle now provides a setting for comfortable and tasteful residence.
Kings ... More | visit website

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Cathedral View Town House

Cathedral View Town House
Cathedral View Town House is situated in the heart of the picturesque Cathedral city of Durham. Guests can enjoy unrivalled views of the Cathedral and Castle, which is within a ten minute riverside walk.

This ... More | Double Room: £80 | visit website
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Farnley Tower

Farnley Tower

Farnley Tower is sited in an elevated position providing stunning views over Durham Cathedral and Castle, as well as the surrounding Durham countryside. It also has its own car park and gardens.
Although situated in a ... More | Double Room: From £75 | visit website

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Radisson BLU Durham

Radisson BLU Durham

This brand-new, purpose-built hotel offers fantastic views of Durham Cathedral, located on the banks of the River Wear, close to the centre of the city. The Radisson BLU Durham is contemporary and offers a high level ... More | visit website

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Grafton House

Grafton House is a boutique hotel providing luxury accommodation in the heart of the historic city of Durham. Formerly a private residence, on possibly the best street in Durham City, Grafton House has been created ... More | visit website
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Ramside Hall Hotel & Golf Club

Ramside Hall Hotel & Golf Club

The four star quality Ramside Hall is set in a 220 acre estate with 27 hole championship golf course. It is situated at only 2 miles from the City of Durham and just 400 metres ... More | Double Room: From £148 | visit website

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The Bridge Hotel

The Bridge Hotel
The Bridge Hotel sits in the heart of Durham City where for over a decade it has offered a wide range of beers, wine, spirits and delicious home cooked food. Situated less than five minutes ... More | visit website
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The Queens Head

The Queens Head
A nice friendly pub that's recently been refurbished downstairs, we offer free wifi, excellent menu with a choice from our traditional menu to our chefs specials boards everything on our menu is homemade. Our bedrooms ... More | visit website

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