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Durham Castle Description
Having been built as a fortress by the Earl of Northumberland in 1072, Durham Castle, on the far side of Palace Green from the cathedral, was presented by William the Conqueror to the prince-bishops of Durham, whose feudal residence it then became. The most interesting rooms are the Norman chapel (1080; with delightful archaic capitals), the large dining-hall (ca. 1300), the kitchen with its fireplace and pantry (1499), and the bishop's apartments. Since 1832 the spacious castle has been part of Durham's University College.
Hobbies & Activities category: Castle, chateau, palace;  Education institution;  Architecture - Medieval;  UNESCO World Heritage Site
Address
Durham Castle
Palace Green
Durham DH1 3RW
United Kingdom
http://www.dur.ac.uk/university.college/
Hours
April 1 to June 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open13:00
Closed16:00
July 1 to September 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Closed12:0012:0012:0012:0012:0012:0012:00
Open14:0014:0014:0014:0014:0014:0014:00
Closed16:3016:3016:3016:3016:3016:3016:30
October 1 to March 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open14:00Closed14:00ClosedClosed14:0014:00
Closed16:0016:0016:0016:00
Cost
Adult5.00
Group discounts4.50
Concession or reduced rate3.50
Family12.00
All values are in local currency.
Tips
Guided tours from 10-12:30, and 2-4 p.m. Monday to Saturday between March 22 and September 30.
Other times of the year tours are offered Mon/Wed/Sat/Sun 2-4.
Transit
Any bus or train to Durham and a short walk up the hill or City Courier mini bus Bob Smith 40 to Palace Green.
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