Durham World Heritage Site
Durham World Heritage Site was inscribed on the World Heritage List by UNESCO in 1986 for its outstanding universal significance. Come and explore Durham Cathedral, one of Europe’s greatest medieval buildings and the Shrine of St Cuthbert, one of England's most revered saints. Discover Durham Castle, built 900 years ago to protect the English borders, and now the home of Durham University — a world-class institution • Learn about our history as a “state within a state” • Join 600,000 annual visitors & pilgrims, and 12,000 students who call Durham home. Visit our collections, use our libraries, contribute to our research and scholarship. Learn how we, the owners and custodians of this living, working site safeguard it for future generations.
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Spotlight: "Outrageously Modern!" Avant-garde magazines that shocked Britain 1884 - 1922
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Beyond the Great Wave
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Manga: Made in Japan
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Skeleton Science
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What is World Heritage, and why is Durham a World Heritage Site? Find out how the site's boundaries have changed. Where else can I see world heritage in the UK?
Explore the monumental architecture of Durham, from ribbed vaulting to hidden chapels and bishops' bedrooms.
A state within a state, ruled by Prince Bishops — discover the intriguing history of Durham.
Come and join 600,000 visitors & pilgrims, and 12,000 students who call Durham “home”. Explore some of the greatest medieval architecture in Europe – find out how to get here, where to stay, and what's on while you are here.
