World Heritage Site Visitor Centre
Durham World Heritage Site Visitor Centre, street view.
Housed in a refurbished 19th century almshouse, Durham's World Heritage Site Visitor Centre, a free facility open seven days a week, provides visitors with an overview of the World Heritage Site, including information about what it means to be a World Heritage Site, what makes Durham significant, and what there is to see and do in Durham.
Staff are available to provide advice and information about Durham and its heritage.
Visitor Centre Opening Hours:
1st September - 28th October: 9.30am - 5pm.
29th October - 2nd November: 9.30am - 6pm.
3rd November - 23rd December: 10am - 4.30pm.
24th December: 10am - 2pm.
Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day
27th December - 30th December: 10am - 4.30pm.
New Year's Eve: 10am - 2pm.
Opening hours for 2013:
Closed New Year's Day
2nd January to 22nd March – 9.30am to 4.30pm.
23rd March to 21st June – 9.30am to 5pm.
22nd June to 1st September – 9.30am to 6pm.
2nd September to 29th September – 9.30am to 5pm.
30th September to 31st December – 9.30am to 4.30pm.
Telephone: 0191 3343805
Email: visitor.centre@durham.ac.uk
Address: Durham World Heritage Site Visitor Centre, 7 Owengate, Durham, DH1 3HB
View of the conservatory at the Durham World Heritage Site Visitor Centre, used to host art exhibitions, talks, seminars, musical events, and family activities.
