Soak in the atmosphere of Durham’s famous medieval city, including its cathedral, ancient treasures and familiar locations from blockbuster movies.
Durham is one of the most famous cities in the North of England. Sitting under the fantastic Cathedral of St Cuthbert of Durham and the imposing Castle. This tour gives you an in-depth introduction to this city which has grown around the shrine of its Anglo-Saxon saint, St. Cuthbert. The Bishops of Durham were both church and military leaders defending the North of England from the Scottish threat.
We will take you through the Grand Romanesque Cathedral – often described to be the greatest Cathedral in England – explaining the architecture and history of the building before showing you the Open Treasures where the treasures of the Bishop of Durham have been gathered and curated for you to discover.
This tour includes entrance to Durham Cathedral and the Open Treasures.
The start of the tour will be from Durham Station on the day
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The end of the tour will be at Durham Cathedral
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9am | 1pm