Historic Libraries & Archives at Palace Green Library

Palace Green
Durham City
County Durham
DH1 3RN

Tel: +44 0191 334 2932

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  • Regional and MiscellaneousNorthern Saints Trails Passport Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021

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Hexham AbbeyThe Way of Light, HexhamWelcome to a breath-taking trail that transports you from the dawn of Christianity through to contemporary pilgrimage via Dark Ages battles that changed a region’s faith, abbeys that matched Rome for majesty and a stunning seminary that taught England’s leading ecclesiastics.

The Angel of the NorthThe Angel's Way, Whitley BayTraverse Tyneside in all its multi-faceted allure, from a sandy seaside village to the site that once housed St Cuthbert’s remains through a titanic legacy of medieval magic, Industrial Age endeavour and sheer contemporary class.

National Glass Centre SunderlandThe Way of Learning, JarrowGain the ultimate enlightenment on The Way of Learning as it takes you on the trail of England’s original scholar, the Venerable Bede through a rich legacy of the North East’s foremost industry, inventiveness and innovation.

Auckland TowerThe Way of Life, DarlingtonThe Way of Life is one wondrous route: healing waters, one of England’s oldest churches and a palatial castle where Prince Bishops once resided, plus places where St Cuthbert made miracles occur.

Heugh LighthouseThe Way of Love, HartlepoolThe Way of Love follows the influence of three of the most important female figures in the establishment of Christianity in England - St Hilda, St Helena and St Mary Magdalene - whilst mixing maritime and mining heritage, nationally-important nature reserves and the North East’s iconic denes.

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    World Heritage Site Visitor Centre at Palace Green Library

    Providing a perfect introduction to the Durham World Heritage Site for all ages, the…

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  2. Romans on display in the Museum of Archaeology

    Museum of Archaeology at Palace Green Library

    Much of Durham’s history lies beneath our feet. Sometimes we can catch a glimpse of the…

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  3. The Courtyard and Keep of Durham Castle,

    Durham Castle

    Durham Castle is part of the Durham City World Heritage Site. Entrance by guided tour…

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