Swimming
A swim before your English classes? The leisure centre is open from 6:30am to 10:30pm. More
Riverbanks
Walk, jog or just sit and relax by the water. More
Gala Theatre
Modern, comfortable theatre staging comedy, music and drama. More
Heritage Museum
The history of Durham City, from medieval times to the present day. More
Oriental Museum
A collection of Chinese, Egyptian, Korean and Japanese artefacts. More
Durham is regarded as one of the most beautiful cities in the UK. It is famous for Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that attracts thousands of tourists every year. In fact, the Cathedral has been voted Britain's favourite building on a number of occasions. It sits in the centre of the city and is surrounded on three sides by the beautiful River Wear.
Although a small city, with a population of only 50,000, Durham has the third oldest university in England (after Oxford and Cambridge) with nearly 18,000 students. The university's students come from all over the world, which has made Durham a lively cosmopolitan city.
Escape Rooms Durham
You and your classmates are locked in a room! You have one hour to solve the puzzles and find a way to escape. More
Rowing
Hire a rowing boat for an hour and see Durham's beautiful riverbanks from a different perspective. More
Things to Do in Durham
Odeon Cinema
A newly built six-screen cinema.
About Durham
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Durham is regarded as one of the most beautiful cities in the UK. It is famous for Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that attracts thousands of tourists every year. In fact, the Cathedral has been voted Britain's favourite building on a number of occasions. It sits in the centre of the city and is surrounded on three sides by the beautiful River Wear.
Although a small city, with a population of only 50,000, Durham has the third oldest university in England (after Oxford and Cambridge) with nearly 18,000 students. The university's students come from all over the world, which has made Durham a lively cosmopolitan city.
Things to Do in Durham
Hire a rowing boat for an hour and see Durham's beautiful riverbanks from a different perspective.
You and your classmates are locked in a room! You have one hour to solve the puzzles and find a way to escape.
Rowing
Escape Rooms
A swim before your English classes? The leisure centre is open from 6:30am to 10:30pm.
Walk, jog or just sit and relax by the water.
A collection of Chinese, Egyptian, Korean and Japanese artefacts.
Swimming
Riverbanks
Oriental Museum
You'll find a wide range of restaurants and cafes. Try modern English cuisine or traditional afternoon tea.
Heritage Museum
Odeon Cinema
Cafes and Restaurants
The history of Durham City, from medieval times to the present day.
A newly built six-screen cinema.
About Durham
Durham School of English
Innovative English Language Teaching