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Where to find Santa in Durham 2024
World Heritage Site Visitor Centre at Palace Green Library
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Palace Green Library
Durham City
County Durham
DH1 3RN
Durham City
County Durham
DH1 3RN
Tel: +44 0191 334 2932
Book Tickets
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous
TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2020 2020 - Regional and Miscellaneous
Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021
TripAdvisor
- Excellent62
- Very Good43
- Average19
- Poor4
- Terrible2
Recent Reviews:
- annieS2021Newport, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyInteresting to have a look even if you are not a big museum person
Monday, 20th June 2022Plenty to see and read if you are inclined although only small exhibitions. The World Heritage section and the visitor centre and museum are all in one building now so you can dip into a bit of each... Read full review - traceyg855Halesowen, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesFantastic helpful and knowledgeable staff
Wednesday, 31st August 2022A great place to start your trip to historic Durham Staff fantastic. Full of useful suggestions and advice Definitely visit to library. Amazing Highly recommend Read full review - CJA6161Cornwall, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesExcellent and informative experience, with free entrySaturday, 22nd July 2023Houses a 17th century library which is very special, and an excellent archaeological museum including local roman and medieval finds by metal detectorists and a great film using Lego figures telling... Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- Access Statement - Please see below
Access Information
Opening Times
| 2024 (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
| 2025 (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
* From April to October we are open until 7pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month.
During December we are closed from 23rd until 26th, open from 27th until 30th, 11am-4pm, and then closed again December 31st and January 1st.
Highlights...
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The 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.
The 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.
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The 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.
