City of Durham
Parish in County Durham, England
| Coordinates: | 54.767, -1.578 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 27 41 |
Durham sits in County Durham, England, occupying a wooded meander of the River Wear that leaves the compact medieval centre perched on a dramatic peninsula. Narrow cobbled streets and steep banks focus attention on the skyline dominated by Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle, both UNESCO World Heritage sites.
The city’s economy and daily life are shaped by the collegiate University of Durham, tourism and a mix of independent shops, markets and public services; the student population gives a lively cultural scene and frequent events such as the Durham Regatta and occasional light festivals. Historically the seat of the Prince-Bishops, Durham retains a strong sense of history while functioning as a small, bustling county centre with an active community spirit.
Postcode districts covering City of Durham
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 16.1 miles
- Sunderland 11.1 miles
- Middlesbrough 20.3 miles
- Darlington 16.3 miles
- Hartlepool 16.1 miles
- South Shields 16.1 miles
- Stockton-on-Tees 17 miles
- Gateshead 12.1 miles
- Washington 9.6 miles
- Durham 1.1 miles
- Wallsend 16.3 miles
- Newburn 16.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Neville's Cross Ward 0.4 miles
- Elvet and Gilesgate Ward 0.6 miles
- Durham Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Durham South Ward 1.4 miles
- High Shincliffe Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Shincliffe Parish 2 miles
- Brandon Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Belmont Parish 2.1 miles
- Bearpark Parish 2.2 miles
- Ushaw Moor and Bearpark Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Sherburn Village Parish 2.6 miles
- Croxdale Built-up area 2.7 miles
Example postcodes in City of Durham
DH1 3DL, DH1 4AW, DH1 3FT, DH1 4RU, DH1 3BQ, DH1 4DR, DH1 1QE, DH1 5SU, DH1 3QF … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 18.8 miles
- Newcastle International Airport 19.2 miles
- Durham Railway Station 0.9 miles
- Chester-le-Street Railway Station 6.1 miles
Hotels in City of Durham Ad
- Farnley Tower Guesthouse 4
- Hotel Indigo Durham 4
- Radisson Blu Hotel Durham 4
- Delta Hotels Durham Royal County 4
Schools in City of Durham
- Durham High School Independent - all ages
- Durham Johnston Comprehensive School Secondary
- Durham Sixth Form Centre Further education
- Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery Primary
- St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham Secondary
- St Margaret's C of E Primary School Primary
- St Oswald's C of E Aided Primary and Nursery School Primary
Local points of interest
- University of Durham University 0.1 miles
- Dunkeld Close Estate 7.1 miles
- Windlestone Country house 7.9 miles
- Beamish Museum Museum 8.1 miles
- Sedgefield racecourse Recreation 9.5 miles
- Castle Eden Dene Nature reserve 10.5 miles
- Outer Harbour Harbour 11.1 miles
- Ravensworth Estate 11.4 miles
- Stadium of Light Stadium 12.7 miles
- Sunderland Harbour Harbour 13.3 miles
- Gateshead International Stadium Stadium 13.4 miles
- Baltic Art Centre Museum 14 miles