Durham Castle
Castle founded in 1072, Norman chapel dating from 1080. Kitchens and great hall dated 1499 and 1284 respectively. Tel 0191 334 3800 for days open and guided tour times.
Accessibility:
Vaqas Accreditation
VAQAS accreditation.
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction VAQAS
Opening Times
Open All Year
Ticket Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Family | £12.00 |
| Adult | £5.00 |
| Child (up to 16) | £3.50 |
| Concession | £3.50 |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A1(M). From the A1(M) take the exit A690 Durham and follow the road turning off at the 2nd major roundabout into the market place.
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, 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 0870 608 2 608, www.traveline.org.uk
Facilities
Provider Features
- In town/city centre
- Indoor Attraction
- No Smoking Attraction
Accessibility
- Guide Dogs Permitted - Not in the kitchen or dining room.
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
- Parking (charge)
Payment Methods
- Approx length of visit - 45/50 minutes
- Blue Badge Guides admitted free - By prior arrangement.
- Delta accepted
- Diners Club accepted
- Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Max group size - 40 per tour.
- Min group size - 10
- Open by appointment only - Entrance via guided tour only.
- 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.
Languages spoken
- French spoken
- German spoken
Attraction Facilities
- Education Groups Min - 10
- Educational Groups Max - 40
Durham Castle
Palace Green
Durham
County Durham
DH1 3RW
Durham
County Durham
DH1 3RW
Tel: +44 0191 334 3800
Fax: +44 0191 334 3801
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