About
Durham Castle is an 11th century Norman castle in the city of Durham, in the north of England. It was built to show Norman power in the north, and it is also known as the Norman Castle.
The castle is part of Durham University and forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site that includes the city's cathedral and castle. Its address is Palace Green, Durham, and the castle stands in the heart of the old city, close to the cathedral and the green that opens between the two.
What a visit offers
- A chance to see a Norman fortification that has stood for nearly a thousand years, still in use today.
- A setting within a university, where the castle's old buildings sit alongside college life.
- A short walk to the cathedral, so the two can be seen together on the same visit.
Planning your visit
Because the castle is part of a working university, it is worth checking access before you go. For questions, the contact number is +44 191 334 2932. Durham is compact, so the castle is easy to combine with a stroll through the surrounding streets and the riverside paths below the cathedral.
