Durham Castle
Palace Green
Durham City
County Durham
DH1 3RW
Tel: +44 0191 334 2932
Book Tickets
Guide Prices
Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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Adults | £5.00 per ticket type |
Child 16 and Under, DU Staff/Student | Free |
Concession | £4.50 per ticket type |
**Due to the residential nature of the building entrance is by guided tour only. Tours last approx. 45-50 minutes. The following tour times are a general guide as it is sometimes necessary to cancel tours due to University or commercial activities. Newly implemented safety measures will be in place during your visit to ensure a safe environment.**
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Awards
- Visit England
VAQAS 2021
TripAdvisor
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- Excellent749
- Very Good432
- Average119
- Poor40
- Terrible37
Recent Reviews:
- PriceTheOrganWalesTrip Type:CouplesA stunning building for this famous seat of learningSunday, 25th August 2024The Castle in Durham is a truly magical place: one can easily imagine Harry Potter appearing for breakfast in the Great Hall. It is steeped in history and its current incarnation as University... Read full review
- Sue HNot worth £5Thursday, 29th August 2024Not much to this castle and just seems to be an extension of the university premises. Go to Barnard Castle instead or the Cathedral which is def worth £5 voluntary donation. Read full review
- giacomina17Brisbane, AustraliaTrip Type:Solo travelDon't miss this!!Thursday, 29th August 2024I have often missed this place when visiting the cathedral. So I made a special effort to visit this time. Sadly, there were no guided tours, but you could do a self-guided tour, and there were... Read full review
Facilities
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
- Guided Tours Compulsory for Individuals
Access Information
Opening Times
2024 (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024) |
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* Closed 22 December to 6 January.
When there are no private events booked, tours are usually available every day at 1315, 1415, 1515 and 1615. During University vacations, tours are also normally offered at 1015, 1115 and 1215 noon.
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A1(M). From the A1(M) take the A690 to Durham.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest station is Durham Station. The Durham Cathedral bus (every 20 minutes) links the railway station, North Road (for bus station), Market Place, and car and coach parks with the cathedral and castle. For more information see Durham County Council's web site www.durham.gov.uk or contact Traveline on 0871 200 22 33, www.traveline.info. Calls cost 10p per minute plus any charges your network provider makes