Cathedral, Lookout

Durham Cathedral of the Church of England is one of the most important churches in the United Kingdom, with over 750,000 visitors a year. The cathedral attracts attention for its size, the highly valuable altars in the interior and the breathtaking views from the tallest of the 3 towers. Along with Durham Castle, which stands directly opposite, the cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Durham" https://www…

Castle

Together with Durham Cathedral, the castle is a typical example of Norman architecture and these two major landmarks in Durham are jointly listed by UNESCO. The castle sits on a hill above the centre and the River Wear directly opposite the cathedral. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Durham" https://www.booking.com/city/gb/durham.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-durham-hrad] The oldest parts of Durham Castle date back to 1072, when construction began.…

Botanical garden

Stroll through a series of small gardens adjacent to medieval buildings dating from the 13th to 14th centuries and enjoy a moment of absolute peace and quiet. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Durham" https://www.booking.com/city/gb/durham.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-durham-crook-gardens] Visitors to the gardens will discover a small maze, a secret garden behind a wall, vegetable beds or a pond with a few benches around it. You can also visit part…

Promenade

The River Wear forms a peninsula from the historic centre of Durham, atop which the local castle and cathedral stand majestically. A beautiful pedestrian promenade runs the length of the river, offering views of the city centre, historic bridges and the dense greenery along the water. In the central part, the promenade is surrounded by a large number of restaurants and cafés. [imageFill 192149,192133,192096] At the northern end of the…

Square

The Market Place is the main square in historic Durham and all visitors going to visit the cathedral and castle will pass through it. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Durham" https://www.booking.com/city/gb/durham.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-durham-market-place] The square is dominated by the 19th century St Nicholas Church and the large equestrian statue of 3. Charles William Vane Stewart, Marquess of Londonderry. [imageFill 192098] The centre…

Park, Lookout

Mountjoy Park can be found on the eastern edge of Durham and is a popular place for walks and, most importantly, for the best views of Durham Cathedral. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Durham" https://www.booking.com/city/gb/durham.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-durham-mountjoy] Mountjoy is a hill surrounded by a grassy landscaped meadow with no paths or benches. The views of Durham city centre, and the countryside beyond, are at their best from…