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Durham Cathedral

Durham

Norman cathedral on the peninsula above the River Wear in Durham city centre, next to Durham Castle. It is a working cathedral that welcomes visitors, and it is part of the Durham World Heritage Site.

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Where to stay

  • Durham city centreHotels and guest houses in the streets around the cathedral and market place
  • Near Durham stationHandy for trains and an early start
  • Chester-le-StreetTown about 15 minutes away by car
  • DarlingtonLarger town with more hotels, about 25 minutes away
  • Newcastle upon TyneCity with plenty of choice, about 25 minutes away

Getting there

  • Durham station is on the East Coast main line, about 15 minutes by train from Newcastle and about three hours from London
  • The Cathedral Bus links the cathedral and castle with the station, running Monday to Saturday in the daytime
  • There is no cathedral car park; the Belmont, Sniperley and Howlands Farm park and ride sites run 7am to 7pm Monday to Saturday
  • A congestion charge applies to driving onto the Durham City peninsula from 10am to 2am daily (not Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Year's Day)
TipPlan on using a park and ride or the train rather than driving to the cathedral, because of the congestion charge and the narrow medieval streets.

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Questions people ask

Where is the best place to stay near Durham Cathedral?

Durham city centre: Hotels and guest houses in the streets around the cathedral and market place. Near Durham station: Handy for trains and an early start. Chester-le-Street: Town about 15 minutes away by car. Darlington: Larger town with more hotels, about 25 minutes away. Newcastle upon Tyne: City with plenty of choice, about 25 minutes away.

How do I get to Durham Cathedral?

Durham station is on the East Coast main line, about 15 minutes by train from Newcastle and about three hours from London. The Cathedral Bus links the cathedral and castle with the station, running Monday to Saturday in the daytime. There is no cathedral car park; the Belmont, Sniperley and Howlands Farm park and ride sites run 7am to 7pm Monday to Saturday. A congestion charge applies to driving onto the Durham City peninsula from 10am to 2am daily (not Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Year's Day).

Any tips for visiting Durham Cathedral?

Plan on using a park and ride or the train rather than driving to the cathedral, because of the congestion charge and the narrow medieval streets.

Which airport is closest to Durham Cathedral?

The nearest airport on this site is Newcastle International Airport, about 19 miles away in a straight line. See hotels near the airport.