Durham, County Durham, UK (High Definition) - 22nd March, 2012
Durham is a city in north east England. It is within the County Durham local government district, and is the county town of the larger ceremonial county. It lies to the south of Newcastle upon Tyne, Chester-le-Street and Sunderland and to the north of Darlington.
Durham is well known for its Norman cathedral and 11th-century castle, both designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986. The castle has been the home of Durham University since 1832. HM Prison Durham is also located close to the city centre.
This video mainly features a walk along the streets of Durham from the cathedral to the Railway Station. It begins at Durham Cathedral, including shots of both the interior and exterior, before showing views over durham from the Cathedral. Identified locations along the way include Durham Castle, Ovengate, Sadler Street, Elvet Bridge, the River Wear, the Market Place, Silver Street, Prebble Bridge, Milburngate Bridge, Framwelgate Waterside, views from the Radisson Blu Hotel, North Road, Neville Street, the railway viaduct, Station Approach, Durham Railway Station and finally views over Durham from the railway viaduct from a Southbound train.
Durham City Market Place and Cathedral North of England
The Market Place Castle and Cathedral North of England Tourists on Holiday Shopping Sightseeing Durham is a Beautiful CityDurham is an amazing county in North East England, just three hours by train from London, and less than two from Edinburgh.
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And with Newcastle and Durham Tees Valley international airports nearby, plus the Port of Tyne, a warm welcome awaits visitors from across the globe.
Explore our breathtaking scenery, discover award-winning attractions and enjoy world-class exhibitions, festivals, and events. From city breaks to coast and countryside escapes – make Durham your next destination for a short break.
Durham City is home to one of the most recognizable landmarks in the UK, majestic Durham Cathedral. Together with adjacent Durham Castle, this UNESCO World Heritage Site forms one of the most stunning city panoramas in Europe.
Step back in time at fascinating heritage attractions including Beamish, the Living Museum of the North, and see history come to life at Kynren - the must-see open-air spectacular that takes place in Bishop Auckland every summer.
Seek out hidden gems in market towns and villages in the Durham Dales, relax and enjoy peace and tranquillity on the Durham Coast, or get outdoors and active with walking and cycling routes revealing unforgettable views across the county. And when it’s time to refuel you’ll be spoilt for choice with award-winning eateries and delicious local produce. Durham could definitely be one of those towns that appear in fairy tales and stories of kings and knights. Lying on a hilled peninsula formed by the Wear River, the striking cathedral overlooks from the hilltop, surrounded by the castle, palaces and historic buildings. Get transported back in time by the magic of this English jewel, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Though archaeological evidence suggests the area has been inhabited since 2000 BC, the present-day settlement was founded by monks from Lindisfarne in 995, choosing the area as the final resting place of Saint Cuthbert. Symeon of Durham stated once that ‘to see Durham is to see the English Zion, and by doing so one may save oneself a trip to Jerusalem’. Hotels and B&Bs in Durham’s historic center are a popular choice to enjoy this historic legacy.
Its powerful religious position granted such great honor to the city, that the bishop still holds the rights to a seat in the House of Lords, and to accompany the sovereign at the coronation. During the 19th century and encompassing the industrial revolution, the university was founded, with Durham Castle becoming its first college.
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Places To Live In The UK - The City Of DURHAM , County Durham DH1 England
A Little Walk Around Durham City Centre
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A Walk Through Durham, England
Durham is a historic city and the county town of County Durham in North East England. The city sits on the River Wear, to the south of Newcastle upon Tyne and to the north of Darlington. Durham is well known for its Norman cathedral and 11th century castle, both designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986. The castle has been the home of Durham University since 1832. HM Prison Durham is also located close to the city centre.
The historical city centre of Durham has changed little over the past 200 years. It is made up of the peninsula containing the cathedral, palace green, former administrative buildings for the palatine and Durham Castle. This was a strategic defensive decision by the city's founders and gives the cathedral a striking position. So much so that Symeon of Durham stated:
To see Durham is to see the English Sion and by doing so one may save oneself a trip to Jerusalem
The old commercial section of the city encompasses the peninsula on three sides, following the River Wear. The peninsula was historically surrounded by the castle wall extending from the castle keep and broken by two gatehouses to the north and west of the enclosure. After extensive remodelling and much beautification by the Victorians the walls were removed with the exception of the gatehouse which is still standing on the Bailey.
The medieval city was made up of the cathedral, castle and administrative buildings on the peninsula. The outlying areas were known as the townships and owned by the bishop, the most famous of these being Gilesgate (which still contains the mediaeval St Giles Church), Claypath and Elvet.
The outlying commercial section of the city, especially around the North Road area, saw much change in the 1960s during a redevelopment spearheaded by Durham City Council, however, much of the original mediaeval street plan remains intact in the area close to the cathedral and market place. Most of the mediaeval buildings in the commercial area of the city have disappeared apart from the House of Correction and the Chapel of Saint Andrew, both under Elvet Bridge. Georgian buildings can still be found on the Bailey and Old Elvet most of which make up the colleges of Durham University.
Durham Castle and Cathedral (UNESCO/NHK)
Durham Cathedral was built in the late 11th and early 12th centuries to house the relics of St Cuthbert (evangelizer of Northumbria) and the Venerable Bede. It attests to the importance of the early Benedictine monastic community and is the largest and finest example of Norman architecture in England. The innovative audacity of its vaulting foreshadowed Gothic architecture. Behind the cathedral stands the castle, an ancient Norman fortress ...
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Durham (in County Durham) England - a 3 day trip
A 3 night trip to Durham including the Norman Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham (usually known as Durham Cathedral) which is the seat of the Anglican bishop of Durham. The Bishopric dates from 995, with the present cathedral being founded in AD 1093. The cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage site along with nearby Durham Castle, which faces it acrossPalace Green. The trip also included 2 lovely walks, each about 5 miles and mostly flat, one to the south and the other to the north of the city provided by the Durham Tourist Information Centre. The background music is Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 in D minor, OP.125 - Molto vivace played by the Boston Symphony Orchestra conductor Alexander Rahbari
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Durham is a historic city and the county town of County Durham in North East England. The city lies on the River Wear, to the south-west of Sunderland, south of Newcastle upon Tyne and to the north of Darlington.
Founded over the final resting place of St Cuthbert, its Norman cathedral became a centre of pilgrimage in medieval England. The cathedral and adjacent 11th-century castle were designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986.
The castle has been the home of Durham University since 1832. HM Prison Durham is also located close to the city centre. City of Durham is the name of the civil parish.
Durham
A walk through Durham city centre to see the Norman cathedral.
Places to see in ( Durham - UK )
Places to see in ( Durham - UK )
Durham is a city in northeast England, south of Newcastle upon Tyne. The River Wear loops around the Romanesque Durham Cathedral and Norman Durham Castle. North of the castle, 13th-century, medieval Crook Hall is home to gardens and a maze. South of the river, Durham University offers a Botanic Garden with woodland and tropical plants, and the Oriental Museum exhibiting Asian, Egyptian and Middle Eastern artefacts.
is a historic city and the county town of County Durham in North East England. The city lies on the River Wear, to the west of Sunderland, south of Newcastle upon Tyne and to the north of Darlington. Founded over the final resting place of St Cuthbert, its Norman cathedral became a centre of pilgrimage in medieval England. The cathedral and adjacent 11th-century castle were designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986. The castle has been the home of Durham University since 1832. HM Prison Durham is also located close to the city centre.
Durham is situated 13 miles (21 km) to the south west of Sunderland and 18 miles (29 km) to the south of Newcastle. The River Wear flows north through the city, making an incised meander which encloses the centre on three sides to form Durham's peninsula.
Durham railway station is situated on the East Coast Main Line between Edinburgh and London; rail travellers coming from the south enter Durham over a spectacular Victorian viaduct high above the city. Durham bus station serves the city of Durham. The bus station is managed by Durham County Council.
Alot to see in ( Durham - UK ) such as :
Chorister School
Crook Hall
Durham Castle
Durham Cathedral
Elvet Bridge
Framwellgate Bridge
Kepier Hospital
Kingsgate Bridge
Prebends Bridge
St Giles Church, Gilesgate
Church of St Margaret of Antioch, Crossgate
Church of St Mary-le-Bow (now Durham Heritage Centre)
St. Anne's Court, Castle Chare
Aykley Heads House (now Bistro 21)
Bishop Cosin's Hall, Palace Green
Cosin's Library (now part of University Library, Palace Green)
Crown Court, Old Elvet
St Cuthbert's Society, 12 South Bailey
St John's College, 3 South Bailey
St Oswald's Church
Railway viaduct, North Road
Town Hall and Guildhall, Market Place
Durham Marriott Hotel Royal County, Old Elvet
Durham Observatory
The Chapel of the College of St Hild and St Bede
The Victoria, a public house at 86 Hallgarth Street
( Durham - UK) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting the city of Durham . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Durham - UK
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A Walk in Durham City
A Walk in Durham University City a City for the Students of the World.
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Durham, England: Magnificent Norman Cathedral
For nearly a thousand years, pilgrims have set their sights on Durham's great cathedral. Built around the year 1100 to house the bones of the great missionary monk, St. Cuthbert, this medieval church stands like a mighty fortress and offers perhaps England's best and purest look at Norman (Romanesque) architecture. Subscribe at for weekly updates on more European destinations.
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Tour of Durham City (UK)
This video is a short tour of the city of Durham and the surrounding area. Including drone and walking footage. music used is from epidemic sound. used under subscription.
Discover the MEDIEVAL TOWN of DURHAM! | THE UK SERIES
DURHAM TRAVEL VLOG
Join me on a day trip discovery of the medieval University town of Durham, in the North of England – Episode 2 of my UK Series!
We'll visit the streets, bridges, canals, university, castle, cathedral and woods of this pretty little town filled with students, giving it that very Hogwarts-like feel!
Next Stop: York, the medieval capital of the North of England
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Durham Attractions – A Local Guide by Premier Inn
Cameron, your local guide from our Durham City Centre Premier Inn, talks to us about the attractions you can choose from in Durham. We also pay a visit to the Beamish Museum, our nearby world-famous open-air museum that’s popular with guests, partly because you get 25% discount when you stay at one of our Premier Inn hotels.
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A Sunny Day in Durham UK in Late September
Durham is a historic city and the county town of County Durham in North East England. The city lies on the River Wear, to the west of Sunderland, south of Newcastle upon Tyne and to the north of Darlington. Founded over the final resting place of St Cuthbert, its Norman cathedral became a center of pilgrimage in medieval England. The cathedral and adjacent 11th-century castle were designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986. The castle has been the home of Durham University since 1832. HM Prison Durham is also located close to the city center. Durham is in County Durham.
City of Durham in pictures
A photo walk around the City of Durham in North East England. Featuring views of Durham Castle and Durham Cathedral from the River Wear. The Cathedral and Castle are a combined UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Castle is now used by Durham University.
The name Durham comes from the Celtic element dun, signifying a hill fort, and the Old Norse holme, which translates to island
The historical city centre of Durham has changed little over the past 200 years. It is made up of the peninsula containing the cathedral, palace green, former administrative buildings for the palatine and Durham Castle. This was a strategic defensive decision by the city's founders and gives the cathedral a striking position.
DURHAM CRICKET GROUND
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A look at Durham Cricket Ground at the Emirates Riverside on a Quiet Day , Durham is one of eighteen first-class county clubs within the domestic structure of England and Wales.It represents the historic County of Durham . Since the 2014 season the Twenty 20 team has been called the Durham Jets. The club is based at the Riverside Ground in Chester le Street Emirates Riverside is a world class sporting and music venue which regularly attracts visitors from all over the world. The complex, which in addition to being, the home of Durham County Cricket Club, includes Austins Bar which is open on match days only, and a Learning Centre which is located on the ground floor of the Media and Education Centre.
Emirates Riverside also has fabulous Meeting and Events facilities, which can cater for up to 300 guests and is the perfect venue for any business meetings or any of life’s special occasions.Durham County Cricket Club is located in Chester–le-Street, a historic market town in the Vale of Durham . Proud of its Christian heritage, evidence of religious significance can be found throughout the town Follow the town Heritage Trail to explore the history of the town and take in the sites, including St Mary and St Cuthbert’s Church, while Cuddy’s Course walking trail traces the route of the Community of St Cuthbert of Lindisfarne, from here to Durham City, via Finchale Priory.
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No visit to the Vale of Durham would be complete without a trip to Beamish – The Living Museum of the North. This open-air attraction brings the past to life, vividly recreating life in the North East through the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian periods. Or discover your wild side at Beamish Wild, an adventure woodland where visitors can scale the tree tops, tackle the Burma Bridge, jump the leap of faith and free-fall on the incredible power fan.
Discover more of Durham and explore historic Durham City, the breathtaking Durham Dales and the dramatic Durham Coast.
A short drive into Durham City will allow you to discover the treasures of the world famous Durham Cathedral and Castle UNESCO World Heritage Site, or marvel at an unrivalled collection of antiquities in Durham University’s Oriental Museum. Take in the sights and smells of Durham’s glorious gardens, including Crook Hall and Durham University’s Botanic Garden.
The striking scenery of the Durham Dales and North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty provides peace and tranquillity or the perfect chance to get outdoors and active, with walking and cycling trails revealing unforgettable views. At Hamsterley Forest you will find 2,000 hectares of woodland to explore, or get back to nature at High Force waterfall, a truly magnificent sight. Experience the dramatic views and rugged beauty of the Durham Heritage Coast, with nearby Dalton Park, the region’s biggest outlet shopping centre.
For those craving culture, The Bowes Museum houses an impressive collection of European fine and decorative arts in a building as impressive as the exhibits within. Or immerse yourself in history and heritage at Raby Castle, one of England’s finest medieval castles.
Durham plays host to many more treasures too, visitors can board a steam train at Locomotion – The National Railway Museum at Shildon, or experience the life of a Victorian lead miner at Killhope – The North of England Lead Mining Museum in the Durham Dales.
And for some family fun, Durham has a host of great days out including Hall Hill Farm and Adventure Valley.
When it’s time to refuel, whether you want to relax in one of Durham’s cosy pubs with a hearty meal, enjoy a tasty tearoom treat or indulge in a stylish restaurant, it’s all on the menu in Durham. Look out for the TasteDurham mark, a sign of great food and service.
Whether you choose Durham City, the Durham Dales, Vale of Durham or the Durham Coast as a base for your trip to Durham, you'll find accommodation to suit every taste and budget.
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DURHAM, ENGLAND: Top things to do in Durham - epic castles and awesome museums!
Durham, located in north-east England, is both a city and region packed with historic castles, UNESCO Cathedrals, incredible museums and beautiful dales and coast - with four-days to explore Durham, here is everything I packed into my visit!
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