Durham
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Durham :
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Durham Hotel tips
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Durham Marriott Hotel Royal County from94 £
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Gadds Town House from99 £
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Durham Castle from35 £
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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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Swallow Three Tuns Hotel
New Elvet GB - Durham DH1 3AQ
Prix Prices from : 40 £
Former 16th Century Coaching Inn, discreetly modernised to retain many of its original features including open fires, stained glass ceiling, wood panelling, and beam timber. Situated in the heart of Durham.Free car parking.Car parking restricted and ..
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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 Castle
Palace Green GB - Durham DH1 3RW
"Durham Castle dates from the 11th century and is part of a World Heritage Site and has an excellent central location adjacent to Durham Cathedral in the centre of the city. The Castle is one of the colleges of Durham University and offers can o..
Restaurants Durham
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Gourmet Spot
The Avenue GB - Durham DH1 4DX
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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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Gadds Town House
34 Old Elvet GB - Durham DH1 3HN
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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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