Durham
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Durham :
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Durham Hotel tips
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Durham Castle from35 £
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Gadds Town House from99 £
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Premier Inn Durham City Centre from57 £
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Durham Travel guide
Durham
: Michelin's recommendations
The castle and quiet streets of this little medieval city are the perfect foil for its Norman cathedral, an imposing sandstone hulk rising above the deep wooded gorge of the River Wear. This sublime fusion of architecture and landscape is sited in a truly remarkable setting. Durham's intellectual reputation was confirmed with the foundation in 1832 of its university, which is England's oldest after Cambridge and Oxford. It is also the county town and a major administrative and commercial centre.
Tourist attractions Durham : Things to see and do
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Durham Cathedral
Palace Green GB - Durham DH1 3EH
The beauty of this cathedral resides in its architectural unity. Most of the building was completed in a short time (1095-1133); and despite later additions the whole remains harmonious. The cathedral dominates the palace square, the university build..
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The Town
GB - Durham DH1
The town centre is nearly entirely pedestrianised. If you want to enjoy a fine view of the cathedral, with the austere castle walls in the foreground, head for Elvet Bridge or Framwellgate Bridge. Near to St-Mary-le-Bow 's Church, an alley descend..
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The Sides of the River
Framwelgate Waterside GB - Durham DH1
South Bailey ends at the old Watergate , and a path leads from here to Prebend's Bridge. From there or the path on the other bank of the river, you can enjoy some fine view which have long fascinated writers and artists. The perfect harmony of wat..
Hotels Durham
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Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham
Frankland Lane GB - Durham DH1 5TA
Prix Prices from : 85 £
Just 1 mile from Durham Rail Station and city centre, the Radisson BLU Durham has fantastic views of Durham Cathedral. It offers stylish rooms, free Wi-Fi, a restaurant, bar and modern health club. Each spacious room has a flat-screen satellite TV, ..
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Gadds Town House
34 Old Elvet GB - Durham DH1 3HN
Gadds Town House is set in a Grade II-Listed Georgian town house, offering individually themed rooms in Durham’s charming Old Elvet area. Durham Cathedral and the 11th-century castle are within 10 minutes' walk. Tastefully designed interiors feature..
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Durham Marriott Hotel Royal County
Old Elvet GB - Durham DH1 3JN
Prix Prices from : 94 £
Set within a beautiful 18th century building, this luxurious hotel boasts a central location in the historic cathedral city of Durham, with views over the River Wear. Guests get 1 hour of free Wi-Fi in public areas. The Durham Marriott Hotel Royal C..
Restaurants Durham
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Gadds Town House
34 Old Elvet GB - Durham DH1 3HN
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Gourmet Spot
The Avenue GB - Durham DH1 4DX
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Finbarr's
Waddington St, Flass Vale GB - Durham DH1 4BG
Hidden in a hotel outside the city and leased by the owner. Spacious modern dining room with monochrome photos and well-spaced, smartly laid tables. Modern, bi-monthly menus display strong French influences. Smooth, professional service.
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Bistro 21
Aykley Heads House, Aykley Heads GB - Durham DH1 5TS
Brightly painted restaurant fronted by a herb garden. Formerly a manor house kitchen, the rustic main room has high windows and French farmhouse styling; the bar is in a smaller vaulted room. Cooking displays an eclectic mix of Asian and Mediterranea..

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