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Accessibility
Accessibility:
Durham Castle
Durham City
County Durham
DH1 3RW
Tel: +44 0191 334 2932
Fax: +44 0191 334 3801
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction VAQAS
Awards
- Visit Britain Code of Practice 2011
Type: Castle / Fort
Durham Castle is part of the Durham City World Heritage Site. Entrance by guided tour only. Opening can vary - All enquiries re guided tours should be directed Palace Green Library.
Telephone 0191 334 2932 or email pg.reception@durham.ac.uk.
Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adults | £5.00 per ticket type |
| Concessions | £3.50 per ticket type |
| Family day ticket | £12.00 per ticket type |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Opening Times
| 03/01/2012 - 22/12/2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
* Tours 1000, 1100 and 1200 and 14:00-17:00 (1400, 1500 and 1600 in term time). Please ring to check before travelling as tours may be cancelled at short notice. Phone - 0191 334 2932, Email - pg.reception@durham.ac.uk.
Awards
- Visit Britain Code of Practice 2011
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
Travel Directions
Facilities
Provider Features
- In town/city centre
- Indoor Attraction
- No Smoking Attraction
Payment Methods
- Approx length of visit - 45/50 minutes
- Blue Badge Guides admitted free - By prior arrangement.
- Delta accepted
- Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Max group size - 35
- Min group size - 10
- Special group rates
- Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
- TIC Staff Admitted Free - By prior arrangement.
- Visa accepted
Provider Facilities
- Conference facilities
- Event Venue
- Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Toilets
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
- Guided Tours Compulsory for Groups
- Guided Tours Compulsory for Individuals - Entrance by guided tour only.