Pictures of Durham

in the county of County Durham

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About Durham

Welcome to the City of Durham in the North East of England. Durham as a town reflects the long history of its magnificent castle and cathedral with its winding streets, ancient market place and alleyways and other old churches to discover which tell us that at one time Durham was a great place of pilgrimage. On the outskirts of the city is the battleground site of the Battle of Neville's Cross, where England fought and defeated Scotland in 1346 taking the Scottish king David II prisoner. In Durham you will also find a Victorian Indoor Market, Botanical Gardens, Finchale Priory; a 13th century holiday retreat built by the monks of Durham Cathedral, and lots of interesting shops, walks and boat trips on the river Wear.

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	Durham Cathedral (0.4 miles, 0.6 km) One of the finest buildings in the world. This huge cathedral which is third only to Canterbury and York in ecclesiastical..... Information \| Pictures (123) \| Hotels
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Hotels & Accommodation in Durham

	Kings Lodge Hotel Flass Vale, Waddington Street, Durham, County Durham, England (0.2 miles, 0.3 km) Kings Lodge Hotel, with its prestigious Knight's Restaurant, is set in the heart of Durham City. A site which once echoed to the sounds of battle now provides a setting for comfortable and tasteful re... More info and book online.. Price from £80.00
	Farnley Tower The Avenue, Durham, County Durham, England (0.3 miles, 0.4 km) Providing stunning views over Durham Cathedral and Castle, as well as the surrounding Durham countryside, this hotel combines Victorian era detail with modern facilities. With free on-site parking ... More info and book online.. Price from £55.00
	Three Tuns Hotel New Elvet, Durham, County Durham, England (0.5 miles, 0.8 km) Dating back to the 16th Century, the delightful Three Tuns Hotel is filled with charm and character. Located in the heart of historic Durham, the hotel retains an atmosphere reminiscent of yesteryear.... More info and book online.. Price from £70.00
	Hotel Bannatyne Durham Eden Terrace, Durham (Co.Durham), County Durham, England (2.1 miles, 3.4 km, direction E) Opened in February 2007, this hotel offers a convenient location just off the A1 motorway and next door to the state-of-the-art Bannatyne Health Club, complimentary for guests. Here, you can make... More info and book online.. Price from £60.00
	Honest Lawyer Hotel Croxdale, Croxdale, Durham, County Durham, England (2.6 miles, 4.3 km, direction S) This 3-star hotel is the perfect base for a family weekend, a relaxing holiday or business travel. Friendly staff will welcome guests to the extensive facilities available. The Honest Lawyer offers... More info and book online.. Price from £55.00

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Nearby travel help

Durham Station	(0.3 miles, 0.5 km)
A1(M) Junction 62	(2.7 miles, 4.3 km, direction NE)
A1(M) Junction 61	(4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction SE)
Chester-le-Street Station	(5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction N)
Newcastle International Airport	(18.5 miles, 29.8 km, direction N)
Teesside International Airport	(19.4 miles, 31.1 km, direction S)
Durham to London	(233.9 miles, 376.3 km, direction S)