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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Beamish Hall

Beamish Hall

17th Century Beamish Hall Hotel is located in a secluded and picturesque setting near to the historic city of Durham. Next door to Beamish Museum, the hotel has individually designed bedrooms within an elegant and ... More | visit website

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Bay Horse Inn

Bay Horse Inn
The Bay horse Inn is a stone built building located in the quiet village of brandon . It is situated on a hill overlooking Durham city which is only a short drive away. The bay ... More | 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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Lumley Castle Hotel

Lumley Castle Hotel

The origins of this magnificently preserved castle go back to the 9th century, although the main building dates from 14th century. Sympathetic refurbishment over the ages has transformed it into an international hotel offering an ... More | 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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Durham Marriott Hotel Royal County

Durham Marriott Hotel Royal County

Set on the banks of the River Wear, the Durham Marriott is right at the heart of the historic Cathedral city. Many rooms offer spectacular views across the river and the city's dramatic skyline, as ... More | visit website

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Hallgarth Manor Country Hotel & Restarant

Hallgarth Manor Country Hotel & Restarant

Hallgarth Manor is a traditional English Country House hotel with 23 bedrooms, situated just 3 miles from the historic city of Durham.This former16th century residential estate,set in spectacular grounds and gardens, has been discreetly modernised ... More | visit website

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Hotel Bannatyne Durham

Hotel Bannatyne Durham

Opened in February 2007, this hotel offers a convenient location just off the A1 motorway and next door to the state-of-the-art Bannatyne Health Club, complimentary for guests. Here, you can make use of the gym facilities ... More | visit website

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