Durham Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Durham
Durham
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Photo by Ian  Hall
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Where to stay in Durham

Pity Me

While Pity Me may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Crook Hall and Gardens and Gala Theatre Durham.

Pity Me

Framwellgate Moor

Framwellgate Moor might not have many top sights, but Crook Hall and Gardens and Gala Theatre Durham are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Framwellgate Moor
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Brasside

While Brasside isn't home to many top sights, Adventure Valley and Crook Hall and Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.

Brasside
Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa
Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa
4 out of 5
Carrville, Durham, England
The price is ₹7,974 per night from 5 May to 6 May
₹7,974
₹9,570 total
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Durham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Ramside Hall is a great place to stay, polite staff, nice rooms, open space. We will absolutely be back."

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2025

Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa
Delta Hotels Durham Royal County
Delta Hotels Durham Royal County
4 out of 5
Old Elvet, Durham, England
The price is ₹7,506 per night from 26 May to 27 May
₹7,506
₹9,007 total
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Durham. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Good location for a city break
"We enjoyed our stay, unfortunately the lift was out of order which was inconvenient but otherwise the hotel offered all we needed. Overall the hotel was very ckean, however the room was rather dusty. Staff all friendly and a great location for visitibg Durham."

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2025

Delta Hotels Durham Royal County
Radisson BLU Hotel Durham
Radisson BLU Hotel Durham
4 out of 5
Frankland Lane, Durham, England
The price is ₹8,434 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
₹8,434
₹10,121 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Durham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Very convenient location, ample (paying) parking and friendly staff. The hotel was comfortable and clean."

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2025

Radisson BLU Hotel Durham
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
White House Cottages
White House Cottages
3.5 out of 5
The White House, Brandon Village, Durham, England
Stay at this 3.5-star cottage in Durham. Enjoy free parking and a computer station. Popular attractions Brancepeth Castle Golf Club and Oriental Museum are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews)
"Fabulous location & accommodation, thoroughly enjoyed !"

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2024

White House Cottages
The Old Colliery Stables
The Old Colliery Stables
2 out of 5
1 commercial street, Cornsay colliery, Durham, England
Stay at this chalet in Durham. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping and a garden. Popular attractions Diggerland and Hall Hill Farm are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (24 reviews)
"Very nice country pub with friendly locals. Accommodation did what was needed for an overnight stay. Pet friendly which is what we wanted."

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2025

The Old Colliery Stables
Durham City Cottages
Durham City Cottages
3 out of 5
Brandon Lane, Durham, England
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Durham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium bedding. Popular attractions Brancepeth Castle Golf Club and Oriental Museum ...
7.8/10 Good! (371 reviews)
"Awesome little out of the way cottages, we had a simple over night stay for a birthday and the cottage was perfect. Extremely clean, looked to have just been refurbished with everything needed for a short stay. Lovely few drinks at the Bay horse infront of an open fire, with well priced excellent ..."

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2025

Durham City Cottages
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Durham

4.5
Top destination
5 - Excellent
147
5 - Excellent 55%
4 - Good
102
4 - Good 38%
3 - Okay
13
3 - Okay 5%
2 - Disappointing
2
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
2
1 - Terrible 1%

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveller

Did not get to go there s my booking cancelled due to covid

5/5 - Excellent

Ian

Hadn't been in Durham for many years, so delighted to find the same atmosphere in the city. Full of historical interest. Huge choice of eating places, all within walking distance.

5/5 - Excellent

Margaretwithers

Amazing. Wonderful place

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Love Durham great city would highly recommend bills in Durham for breakfast and evening meals

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Durham is Amazing !

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Concierge organised a taxi for us to be taken into Durham. We then went for food and drinks and the taxi company provided by Ramside Hall also came and picked us up at the end of the night, a great service.

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