Itinerary
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Stop At: Durham Castle, The Castle, Palace Green, Durham DH1 3RW England
Across the courtyard from the cathedral is Durham castle and as they both are UNESCO World Heritage monuments, it represents a great chance to visit two very different cultural buildings.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Durham Cathedral, The College, Durham DH1 3EH England
The city is dominated by the magnificent Durham Cathedral which dates from 1093 AD and is world renowned for being one of the finest pieces of Norman architecture in the world and one of the most fabulous religious buildings. Whilst there is much to see in the cathedral, don’t miss the chance to see the tomb of Saint Cuthbert who was teaching Christianity in Northumberland back in the 7th century.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Durham, Durham, County Durham, England
A guided tour through the old streets and lanes of Durham. It is not just grand history however, Durham has some wonderful picturesque winding streets and a renowned covered market. Perhaps you might find yourself a bargain buy or find an old pub which you might want to eat in before heading back.
Duration: 2 hours