DURHAM CASTLE, UNIVERSITY OF DURHAM, Durham – A Smart Stay in the City

Castle Rooms

The hotel offers rooms within a 1,000-year-old castle, part of Durham's UNESCO World Heritage Site. Each room includes a work desk, shower, and tea and coffee facilities. Guests should note that many rooms are reached by multiple flights of stairs, and some offer views across to the cathedral.

Dining

A continental buffet breakfast with fresh pastries is served each morning in the castle's Great Hall, a medieval room with stained glass windows. The breakfast includes hot and cold options, such as two kinds of eggs. A bar on-site provides evening drinks.

Location

The hotel is located in the centre of Durham, surrounded by historic buildings and a short walk from shops and the River Wear. Durham Cathedral is directly across the castle green. Nearby attractions include Lumley Castle (12 km), Beamish Museum (20 km), and Newcastle International Airport (40 km).

History and Heritage

The castle is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with parts dating back over 1,000 years. The Norman chapel, tucked between the great hall and the keep, contains carved columns from around the year 1000. Breakfast in the Great Hall has been a tradition for centuries.

Activities

Boating is available on the River Wear in the surrounding area. The hotel's location allows easy access to the Stadium of Light and the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art. Guests can also explore the city's shops and river walks on foot.

Highlights

Location: Centre of Durham within UNESCO World Heritage Site

Dining: Continental buffet breakfast in the Great Hall

History: 1,000-year-old Norman chapel with carved columns

Rooms: Castle student accommodation with cathedral views

Activity: Boating on the River Wear