Palace Green

Tours are at specific times. I recommend buying tickets in advance.

Beautiful Durham palace green the history of its cathedral and castle.

Don't miss the library excellent museum and wow factor library. Top floor exhibition on Durham light infantry excellent

Lovely but construction work going on

A world heritage centre. A divine cathedral that sadly doesn't showcase its Harry Potter and other filming connections...which it could do, whilst respecting its prime purpose. A revenue stream awaits those to sit in gowns in McGonigles classroom, or to walk with broomsticks in Hogwarts cloisters. I commend the cathedral for merely asking for a £3 donation. It is one of my 7 best places on the planet.

Nice place to visit and walk round enjoyed the castle tour staff and guide was brilliant thank you

Even on a very rainy day, it was worth the walk from the Market Square up the steep and cobbled Saddler Street to this ancient green in the heart of Durham's historic centre. Dominated at opposite ends by the great Norman cathedral and the castle, it's surrounded by beautiful old buildings housing university faculties, libraries and museums. There's enough to see here to fill a whole day. The cathedral is a must-see, but I also recommend the guided tour of the castle if you want to know more about the fascinating history of this World Heritage Site. You can buy tickets at the Visitor Centre in the Palace Green Library next to the castle entrance.

They are very smiling and helpful people . You can visit visitor centre and get ticket for castle

Durham Cathedral a Unesco world heritage site. On the way to the cathedral and castle you will walk up Saddler street be sure to look out for The Georgian Window gift shop, you will not be disappointed by Durham or The Georgian Window both wonderful.

Archaology gallery and Durham Light Infantry display are situated in this building as well as World Heritage Site information centre. Palace green library currently open to durham students and researchers.Castle tours tickets available here.Lovely cheerful welcome from staff