- Open
- £7.50 adult · £0 child
- Assistance dogs only
- No car park on site
- University
Quick answer
Durham Castle is an intact castle near Durham, managed by University. Adult tickets cost £7.50. Only assistance dogs are allowed. There is no car park on site.
Opening times
No fixed hours published; tour times released on the booking system only the month before. Call 0191 334 2932 to check.
Durham Castle tickets and prices
| Ticket | On the day |
|---|---|
| Adult | £7.50 |
| Student | £6 |
| Child | £0 |
Getting to Durham Castle and parking
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- Parking
- No car park on site. Prince Bishops Shopping Centre car park (DH1 3UJ); Park and Ride Mon-Sat 7am-7pm
- By train
- Durham is 0.4 miles away.
- Public transport
- Cathedral Bus from bus/rail station and Market Place stops a short distance from the entrance.
Dogs, accessibility and facilities
Dogs
Assistance dogs only- Pet dogs: not allowed.
- Assistance dogs: welcome.
- Family pets not permitted on tours
Accessibility
Not step-free- Step-free: no step-free access.
- Paths and surfaces: Many steps, worn stone stairs, cobbles, no lifts
- Accessible toilet: yes.
Food and facilities
- Toilets Yes
- Shop Yes
- Baby changing Yes
- Visitor centre Yes
- Guided tours Yes
- Audio guide Yes
What to see at Durham Castle
- 01
Keep
The main fortified tower of the castle.
- 02
Gatehouse
The fortified main entrance.
- 03
Chapel
A chapel inside the castle.
- 04
Great hall
The main hall, used for feasts and ceremony.
- 05
Gardens
Gardens you can walk around.
History of Durham Castle
- c.1080 Norman Chapel built
Photos
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Castles near Durham Castle
- Lumley Castle 5.5 mi
- Pockerley pele tower 8.2 mi
- Auckland Castle 8.4 mi
- Newcastle Castle (Castle Keep and Black Gate) 13.4 mi
FAQs
How much does it cost to visit Durham Castle?
Adult tickets cost £7.50.
Where do you park at Durham Castle?
There is no car park on site. Prince Bishops Shopping Centre car park (DH1 3UJ); Park and Ride Mon-Sat 7am-7pm.
Sources
- Page on durham.ac.uk
- Page on durham.ac.uk
- Page on durham.ac.uk
- Page on durham.ac.uk
- Page on historicengland.org.uk
- Page on historicengland.org.uk
- Page on durham.ac.uk
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