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Proximity to Park & Ride: The entrance to the Botanic Garden is located at the Howlands Park and Ride.Entrance charge: Adults - £4, Conc - £3, Children & Students - £1.50, Infants (under 5) - Free, Helper/carers - Free, Group rate - £3.50 per person based on 10 and above (only available on pre-booked groups). Season tickets are also available. Opening times: March to Oct: Daily 10am - 5pm. Nov to Feb: Daily 10am - 4pm. Closed Christmas and New Year.
The Botanic Garden has become one of the most popular attractions for visitors to Durham. Set amongst the beautiful woodlands on the southern outskirts of the city, the 25 acre garden is a great day out for all the family. Discover plant collections from around the world and see stick insects, scorpions and tarantulas. Enjoy our packed programme of family events. For more information on our family activities please visit www.durham.ac.uk/whatson. Our visitor centre is open daily for light refreshments and gifts.
A Durham University venue
Durham University Botanic GardenDurham University, Hollingside Lane, Durham DH1 3TN www.durham.ac.uk/botanic.gardenContact telephone: 0191 334 5518
Proximity to Park & Ride: 10 minute walk from City Centre.
Wharton Park is Durham City’s hidden gem located behind the railway station on Windy Hill, alongside North Road. At the summit of the park is the Battery, a castle-shaped folly. From here you get an amazing panoramic view of the city, including Durham Cathedral, Durham Castle and the railway viaduct, accommodating the East Coast Mainline. This Victorian park is a firm favourite among families, with all generations enjoying the parks scenery, play areas and café.
Re-opening in May 2016 after a full restoration of the park, thanks to the funding of the Heritage Lottery Fund, the ‘People’s Park’ is fast becoming a destination in its own right. Visit the Heritage Centre for lunch in the glass fronted café, listen to live music in the outdoor amphitheatre, enjoy the spectacular views of Durham City from the battery, or explore the park’s beautiful surroundings. The restoration has also meant that the much loved features including the miniature car track and putting green have been brought back to life.
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Park and Ride 2017
Proximity to Park & Ride: 10 min walk from City Centre.Entrance charge Hall & Gardens: Adults - £7, Conc - £6.50, Child - £5.Entrance charge Garden Gate Café: FREEOpening times Hall & Gardens: 10am - 5pm Sun to Wed Opening times Garden Gate Café: 9.30am - 5pm EVERYDAYEmail: [email protected]
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There are three Park and Ride sites at Belmont, Sniperley and Howlands.All sites are open Monday - Saturday 7am - 7pm.(The service does NOT operate on Bank Holidays) Contact telephone: 0191 374 1702
Park and Ride Bus fares:£2 day ticketChild (under 16 accompanied by adult over 21) - free. English concessionary passes accepted - free after 9.30am Mon - Fri and all day Sat. Before 9.30am County Durham concessionary pass holders can travel for 50p.
Pop Pay As You GoYou will receive reduced price travel when using the Pop Pay As You Go card, working out at £1.70 per day. For more information on Pop Pay As You Go call 0191 2020747 or visit the website at www.popcard.org.uk
Cathedral Bus ServiceService 40 Cathedral - Railway StationAlso stops at Market Place, Millburngate and Bus StationFrom Railway Station at 10, 30, 50 mins past each hour First bus: Monday - Friday 0830 then 0950; Sat 0910Last bus from Railway Station: 1710Last bus from Cathedral: 1720 Service 40A Cathedral - Freemans Quay - CathedralAlso stops at Market Place and coach park From Cathedral at 03, 30 mins past each hourFirst bus: 1003Last Bus: 1603
Cathedral Bus 40/40A fares:Adult £1 all day ticket, Child (5 - 13yrs) - 50p, Under 5's - free, Park & Ride ticket holders travel free. ENCTS concessionary passes accepted.
Charges: £8 - Adults, £7 - Conc, £5 - Child.Opening times: Sailing daily from mid March until end October. Email: [email protected]
The Prince Bishop River Cruiser is based in Durham City Centre and offers a one hour sight-seeing cruise taking in fantastic views of the cathedral, castle and bridges. There is a full commentary during the cruise, bar facilities onboard, wheelchair friendly. Also available for private charter, disco, bbq evenings.
Proximity to Park & Ride: Howlands park and ride - 8 mins walk.Entrance charge: Adults - £1.50, Conc and Children (5-16) - 75p, Family ticket (2 adults and up to 3 children) - £3.50, Children under 5 - Free.Opening times: Monday to Friday 10am-5pm. Weekends and Bank Holidays 12pm-5pm. Closed Christmas and New Year.
From Ancient Egypt to modern China: the Oriental Museum is the only museum in the North of Britain devoted to the art and archaeology of the great cultures of North Africa and Asia. Our world-class collections include almost 32,000 objects from Egypt, the Islamic World, India, China, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia. Come and see Ancient Egyptian mummies, porcelain created for the Chinese Imperial court, Japanese fashion and head-hunting swords from Borneo. If you are visiting with children, there’s plenty to do. Try out dressing up, follow our regularly changing museum trails and play our gallery games.
A Durham University venue
City Centre Transport
All information correct at time of going to print but please contact attraction/transport for updated information.
Taxi Ranks• North Road, 10am - 6am • Slip road outside Clayport Library 8am - 9pm • Slip road outside Prince Bishops Shopping Centre 6pm - 8am
On street parking and congestion charge enquiries: 0191 384 6633
Durham University Oriental MuseumDurham University, Elvet Hill, Durham DH1 3THwww.durham.ac.uk/oriental.museumContact telephone: 0191 334 5694
Wharton Park
Durham City Centrewww.durham.gov.uk/whartonparkContact telephone: 03000 262 655
Town Hall
Market Place, DurhamDH1
Contact telephone: 03000 267955Email:[email protected]
Crook Hall and Gardens& The Garden Gate Café
Durham City Centrewww.crookhallgardens.co.ukContact telephone: 0191 384 8028
Proximity to Park & Ride: City Centre.Opening times: 9am - 4.30pm Mon to Sat & 11am - 4pm Sun in Dec. Email: [email protected]
Durham Market Hall is home to more than 50 local independent businesses, each unique and run by retailers who are both passionate and knowledgeable. You’ll find plenty of fresh food and a wide selection of clothes, jewellery and homewares. There is also an excellent source of supplies for many crafts and hobbies. You can enjoy a break in Café Cenno, overlooking the hustle and bustle of the market, with free WiFi for patrons.
Durham Market HallDurham City Centrewww.durhammarkets.co.ukContact telephone: 0191 384 6153
Prince Bishop River Cruiser
The Boatstore, Elvet Bridge, Durham DH1 3AFwww.princebishoprc.co.ukContact Telephone: 0191 386 9525
Fowlers Yard
Fowlers Yard, Back Silver Street,Durham DH1 3RAwww.fowlersyarddurham.co.ukContact Telephone: 0191 384 0647
Entrance charge: See website for further details. Under 2’s - FreeOpening times: Mon - Sun 10am - 5pm.Email: [email protected]
Adventure Valley
Brasside, Durham DH1 5SGwww.adventurevalley.co.ukContact telephone: 0191 386 8291
With over 40 attractions, activities and shows and three indoor play and animal zones, whatever the weather Adventure Valley has it covered. With Animals, Rides, Indoor & outdoor play and Catering outlets we strive to offer the whole family a day they will want to remember.
Free bag
of animal food
with this voucher
Crook Hall, a medieval manor house, built in the 13th century is one of the oldest inhabited houses in Durham City. The Medieval Hall merges into a Jacobean manor house and then a Georgian town house, surrounded by 6 acres of romantic gardens. Try out the maze, hunt down the ghosts, experience the peace and tranquillity of the walled gardens or simply indulge your taste buds in either our Tea room or Garden Gate Café. Described in the Sunday Telegraph as ‘stunning’.
Opening times: Leonards Coffee House open seven days a week. Studios and City Theatre vary – see website.Email: [email protected]
Fowlers Yard is a unique development of nine creative workspaces for professional artists tucked away behind Durham Market Hall. The studios are open to the public providing visitors with the opportunity to meet artists, crafts people and observe different creative techniques in process. Relax in Leonard’s Coffee House and take in the atmosphere. Fowlers Yard is also home to the City Theatre.
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Often overlooked, this stunning Grade II listed venue based in Durham City Market Place is a hidden gem in the heart of the city. Behind its modest glass fronted reception gallery are hidden a variety of period rooms including the dramatic Main Hall dating from 1849. Visit the Crush Hall, stopping to discover the curious life of the diminutive Count Boruwlaski. Pre organised tours behind the scenes can be arranged. The Guildhall also hosts meetings of the Freemen of Durham who are members of ancient trade and craft Guilds or Companies which can be traced back over many centuries. Originally there were sixteen Guilds although only eight now survive. The oldest recorded was the Weavers Guild whose records go back to 1450. The Guilds had significant power as they controlled much of the commercial and economic life of the city and were responsible for the training of apprentices, monitoring the standards of trade and craft workmanship. Over the years liberal legislation has weakened the political and trading privileges of the guilds but they are still active in the welfare of the City and retain privileges which include the right of Herbage, the right to hold meetings in the Guildhall and the right to have a stall in the market free of charge.More information visit www.durhamcityfreemen.org
Relive the story of Durham from Medieval times to the 20th century in this excellent local history museum. Enjoy models of the medieval city and 19th century Market Place and explore the reconstruction of a Victorian prison cell.
Durham Museum & Heritage Centre
www.durhamheritagecentre.org.ukContact telephone: 0191 384 5589 & 0191 386 8719 (out of hrs)Entrance charge: Adults - £2.50, Conc - £2.00, Child - 50p.Opening times: April, May & Oct: Weekends and Bank Holidays - 2pm to 4.30pm. June: Daily - 2pm to 4.30pm. July, Aug & Sept: Daily - 11am to 4.30pm.
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