Durham University

Stayed at Durham University for three days for a debating competition. Very relaxing. Marvellous scenery, as the mountainous terrain alongside low rivers and well preserved forestry allows for nice views from high stone bridges over calm flowing rivers. Would recommend if you are considering engineering course at university.

We had a fabulous tour led by YO-YO Who was informative but injected humour too. Highly recommended

It's a small but very beautiful place steeped in history, lots of olde world charm a full day is needed. Lots of shops, Saturday vintage Market, pubs, bars, restaurants. A river and a beautiful cathedral its smiling to York but far more quaint, I would throughly recommend a visit, maybe take 2 days.

Visit was to Durham Castle and Durham Cathedral in the grounds all owned by the University. Beautiful Cathedral and climbed the 325 steps up the Tower and that is well worth it for the view at the top. After an enjoyable walk along the River again a lot owned by the University.

Fantastic day supporting and celebrating working people at Durham Miners' Gala. Fantastic parade which took two hours to pass through the narrow cobbled streets. Wonderful musicianship of the many bands. What a festival!

A quaint and quintessential city with a lot of character and old world charm but with a lot of modern vibe brought in by the global student community! The Cathedral is divine, the cobbles streets and walk around town and university brilliant! Great dining options and bars to hang out in! My favourite was Expresso Martini @Revolution Bar, Bloody Mary@Tango and Thai meal @Thai River

I was working there but the settings and site staff seem second to none, its as though the campuses are set in the middle of a nature reserve, very quaint little roads and the settings of a stately home.

Durham University is distinctive - a residential collegiate university with long traditions and modern values. We seek the highest distinction in research and scholarship and are committed to excellence in all aspects of education and transmission of knowledge. Our research and scholarship affect every continent.

I keep coming back here..

It takes only 10 mins from Newcastle by train..

The trains depart every 10 -20 mins...

It takes 10 mins walk from the train station to the university..

There are loads of nice restaurants with nice views

This is a Cathedral during the Lumiere last year in November. Quite amazing events with a lot of beautiful artworks from lights.

Durham has finally decided to start work on some of its decaying properties. Also, they now have choreographed flowers in small but spectacular flower beds. On a sunny day with everyone in a happy mood Durham is delightful. There's a lot going on too, plenty to do and see. History is being resurrected from degeneration, just in time.

Nice place to visit and see what the university is like. Very much integrated into the town.

Came to visit with my daughter who has been offered a place for September. Fantastic psychology department and we were shown many options for accommodation. Had a great vibe to the place, academic and a range of extra curricular activities. Fantastic city too.

had a lovely tour with a very knowledgeable student guide

Very clean and tidy. High standard throughout.
Polite and courteous staff allround.
Top class.

Great buildings. Parking permit needed

Interesting history re Durham Castle that goes back to the 10th century, with a Chapel that was constructed for the first Prince Bishops. The tour takes in the gallery and great hall and the Tunstall Chapel when renovations are complete. Beautiful Norman arch in the gallery which was saved from erosion as it became an inside door. Guided tours are available. Also Durham cathedral and other ancient buildings are in the same square. Two senior tickets were £9 in June 2023.

Really enjoyed it in Durham fantastic place would highly recommend, the catheardral a must visit stunning place will return for sure.

History right there in front of you. Also for those with younger harry potter fanatics parts of it filmed here make it an easy sell to the kids

Managed to do the self guided castle tour this visit. Great to see the history over the years and how it shaped the buildings

Top University! Highly respected. Great atmosphere. Just dropped my son off there this weekend. Lovely town, especially by the river. which was great for short walks. We really enjoyed our time there.