Durham Castle 
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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.
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Address:
Durham Castle, Palace Green, Durham DH1 3RW, England
Hours:
April 1 to June 30: am-am; Sun: 1pm-4pm
July 1 to September 30: 10am-12pm, 2pm-4:30pm
October 1 to March 31: 2pm-4pm; Closed: Tue, Thu, Fri
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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The Roadway to Durham Castle.
Clouds over Durham Castle.
