 | Durham is said to be the historic capital of the northeast of England. Situated within County Durham not far from Newcastle and Darlington, the delightful city of Durham has a bustling student scene, plenty of history and terrific countryside views.
If you're planning a trip there anytime soon then be sure to visit the wonderful 11th century Durham Cathedral, which is one of the finest examples of Norman architecture in the world, and Durham Castle, which was the seat of the Prince Bishops until 1832 and is now used as halls of residence for university students.
Other top attractions in this part of England include the Durham Light Infantry Museum, the Durham University Botanic Gardens and the Oriental Museum, which is the only museum in the UK devoted to art and archaeology from cultures throughout the Far East.The city centre may seem small in comparison to its neighbours Newcastle and Sunderland, but Durham is a haven for culture, tradition and entertainment, with the Gala Complex offering locals, visitors and students a cinema and a theatre.
Postcodes for Durham begin with the letters DH and as well as Durham itself the DH postcode includes Consett, Chester Le Street, Stanley and Houghton Le Spring.
But back in central Durham you'll find plenty of restaurants, bars, and nightclubs to keep your busy after dark, while there are other interesting attractions to visit in the daytime, such as Wharton Park, the Beamish Open Air Museum, and the Guildhall. |
