Durham Map

Detailed Street Map of Durham County Durham & Guide to the Area

Durham Map County Durham: Interactive map of Durham, displaying the city situated in the county of County Durham, England, United Kingdom.

Use controls (+/-) to display a detailed street map of Durham area and a Durham city centre map, showing Durham Railway Station, Durham Castle, and Durham Cathedral.

Other facilities, some of which may also be visible on this Durham map are: Durham University, Durham University Botanic Garden, Durham Oriental Museum, Palace Green Library, Durham Indoor Market, Prince Bishops Place, Riverwalk Shopping Centre, Tesco Metro, Sainsbury's Local, M&S Foodhall, Boots, WHSmith, Waterstones, Superdrug, Costa Coffee, Flat White Café, Cafédral Durham, Tango Durham, Lebaneat, The Rabbit Hole, The Cellar Door, The Boat Club, The Library Bar, The Shakespeare, The Bishops' Mill Wetherspoon, Durham Marriott Royal County Hotel, Radisson Blu Hotel Durham, Premier Inn Durham City Centre, Hotel Indigo Durham, St Nicholas Church, St Margaret's Church, University Hospital of North Durham, Claypath Medical Practice, The Gates Shopping Centre, Durham Sixth Form Centre, St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham Johnston Comprehensive School, Gala Theatre and Cinema, Alington House Community Association, Claypath Deli, Durham Climbing Centre, Ryman Stationery, Oxfam Bookshop, Ernest Jones, Durham Rowing Club, Fowler's Yard Craft Studios, The Undercroft Restaurant, Chapters Hair Design, Durham Amateur Rowing Club, The People's Bookshop, The Market Tavern, New Inn.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Nevilles Cross, Crossgate Moor, Framwellgate Moor, Newton Hall, Belmont, Gilesgate, Sherburn Village, Shincliffe, Bowburn, Coxhoe, West Rainton, Pity Me, Sacriston, Langley Park, Witton Gilbert, Meadowfield, Brandon, Bearpark, Ushaw Moor, Esh Winning, Waterhouses, Quebec, Cornsay, Lanchester, Annfield Plain, Stanley, Chester-le-Street, Broompark, Low Pittington, High Shincliffe, High Pittington, Sherburn Hill, Kelloe, Ludworth, Cassop, Quarrington Hill, Ferryhill, Spennymoor, Bishop Auckland, Crook, Willington, Tow Law, East Hedleyhope, Brancepeth, Hunwick, New Brancepeth.

Durham is a small city with a big reputation, wrapped around a bend in the River Wear and full of cobbled streets, soaring architecture and a charm that's hard to beat. It's the kind of place where ancient history sits comfortably alongside modern student life, with cosy cafés, independent shops and riverside walks always just around the corner. With its skyline dominated by the cathedral and castle, Durham's one of those cities that leaves an impression the moment you arrive.

The city's story stretches back over a thousand years. It began as a religious settlement when the monks of Lindisfarne brought the body of St Cuthbert here in the 10th century, seeking a safe resting place. Durham Cathedral, built in the 11th century, quickly became one of the most important pilgrimage sites in England. The castle soon followed, creating a seat of power for the prince-bishops who ruled the area like kings. Over time, Durham grew into a thriving market town, later becoming home to one of the country's oldest universities. Today, the population sits around 50,000, boosted every year by thousands of students who bring energy and life to its ancient streets.

There's plenty to see and do in the city itself. The cathedral and castle are both UNESCO World Heritage Sites and absolute must-sees, whether you're marvelling at the Norman architecture or climbing the tower for sweeping views. The Durham University Botanic Garden offers a peaceful wander, while the Oriental Museum gives a unique cultural twist. The riverside paths are perfect for a stroll, and there are endless cafés, pubs and bookshops tucked away down winding lanes. Just outside the city, you've got the National Trust's Crook Hall Gardens and Finchale Priory, an English Heritage site offering peaceful ruins by the river. A short drive gets you to Auckland Castle in Bishop Auckland, another grand piece of the region's religious history.

Wider County Durham offers even more. Beamish Museum brings the area's industrial and social history to life in a way few museums manage. Raby Castle near Staindrop has its impressive towers and roaming deer. The Durham Dales and North Pennines offer open moorland, waterfalls and proper countryside walking, while the Durham Heritage Coast is perfect for clifftop walks and bracing sea air. Towns like Barnard Castle and Seaham give you that mix of history, shopping, and coastal charm all within easy reach.

Durham's well connected for getting in and out. The A1(M) runs nearby, making it easy to reach from the north and south by road. Durham railway station sits on the East Coast Main Line, with regular direct trains to London, Edinburgh, Newcastle and beyond. Newcastle International Airport is about 40 minutes' drive away, and Teesside International is even closer for flights further afield. The city itself is walkable, with most of the key sights close together, though buses and taxis cover the rest when needed.

County Durham's one of those places where the past is always present but never stuck. It's got a rich mix of medieval power, industrial heritage, and rolling landscapes, all wrapped up in strong communities that have weathered change while keeping hold of their roots. From pit villages to market towns, castles to coastline, it's a county that's easy to love and full of stories waiting to be discovered.

Some More Nearby Places: Nevilles Cross, Crossgate Moor, Framwellgate Moor, Newton Hall, Belmont, Gilesgate, Sherburn Village, Shincliffe, Bowburn, Coxhoe, West Rainton, Pity Me, Sacriston, Langley Park, Witton Gilbert, Meadowfield, Brandon, Bearpark, Ushaw Moor, Esh Winning, Waterhouses, Quebec, Cornsay, Lanchester, Annfield Plain, Stanley, Chester-le-Street, Broompark, Low Pittington, High Shincliffe, High Pittington, Sherburn Hill, Kelloe, Ludworth, Cassop, Quarrington Hill, Ferryhill, Spennymoor, Bishop Auckland, Crook, Willington, Tow Law, East Hedleyhope, Brancepeth, Hunwick, New Brancepeth.

We hope you found this Durham tourist map useful for your visit to the area.

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