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Durham Castle: Norman Chapel Project - Update

Click here for an update to see how work is progressing behind the scenes on the Norman Chapel Restoration Project at Durham Castle!

Added Wednesday 10th May 2023

Durham Pocket Guide

Our World Heritage Site Visitor Centre is one of the locations where you can pick up your copy of the new Pocket Guide - we're open daily 10am - 5pm!

Added Wednesday 19th April 2023

Durham Castle: Conservation works in the Norman Chapel

There’s conservation and improvement works currently happening in the Norman Chapel in Durham Castle, here on the World Heritage Site.  Click here to find out more! …

Added Friday 28th October 2022

IMEMs 'Lessons from the Past' Lecture Series

Following on from the success of ‘On Pilgrimage’, Durham’s Institute of Medieval and Early Modern Studies is delighted to announce our new lecture series! …

Added Friday 18th March 2022

Durham Castle Tours

Click here to find out more about booking a tour of Durham Castle!

Added Thursday 20th January 2022

Durham World Heritage Site: A Short Guide

At the World Heritage Site Visitor Centre in Palace Green Library, you can pick up a short guide to the World Heritage site for a £1, get yours today!  

Added Tuesday 18th January 2022

Institute of Medieval and Early Modern Studies: Publications

A selection of IMEMS Durham publications are available from the World Heritage Site Visitor Centre, located in Palace Green Library. We're open daily 10am - 5pm Click …

Added Wednesday 29th September 2021

Northern Saints Passport

The World Heritage Site Visitor Centre is one of the locations where you can buy a Northern Saints Passport: https://www.thisisdurham.com/northernsaints. We're located in …

Added Monday 27th September 2021

World Heritage Site: Visitor Attractions

We’re really pleased to share with you that many of our Visitor Attractions are now open here on the World Heritage Site! Click the links below and plan your visit: D…

Added Wednesday 21st July 2021

New Chapters of the Online Exhibition, Journeys: Reading the World

  The brand new chapters of Journeys: Reading the World, online exhibition have just been launched.  Turn up the Spotify playlist and take a look!  …

Added Thursday 20th May 2021