Durham City Centre Walk | Let's Walk 2020

[@leogaron4567]

Thanks for sharing. Enjoyed my visit there.

[@dawnpratt7544]

I live 9 miles from Durham and enjoy walking around it when I can. Unfortunately, due to the way things are right now, I haven't been able to visit for over a year. Your walk has allowed me to visit virtually, so thank you.

[@LetsWalkUK]

Oh no! I'm really sorry to hear you've been missing Durham - but I'm really glad that this video gives a nice glimpse of the city centre from the comfort of your own home :) Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment!

[@johnord684]

County Durham lad born and bred ,love the place ,best city in the North East.

[@michaelkitchin9665]

I've worked in Durham for a decade now and, as small as it feels some times, it's always interesting to wander about.

[@Solotraveler704]

Excellent video! Thanks for sharing ❤

[@carriageofnoreturn.1881]

Durham is one of my favourite places in the world - I try and go for a holiday every year, and have just got back from a week there. I usually stay in one of the College's Halls of Residence - can be a bit basic, but is cheap and right in the centre of the city... so, for the Harry Potter fans, it's possible to stay in the Castle for Bed and Breakfast and get the full experience (just so long as it is out of term time!). It was lovely to walk around with you on this trip - thank you.

[@LetsWalkUK]

You're welcome! And thank you so much for watching - I'm really glad you enjoyed the video - you're very lucky to visit Durham so often, and staying so central in the city must be a wonderful way to holiday :)

[@abygailbah1661]

Beautiful town, great video with rich History. Good efforts. Well done. Enjoyed it.

[@neilnash5661]

Awesome video. I also enjoyed the dulcet tones of Roger Whittaker playing on a loop in my head as I watched.

[@LetsWalkUK]

Ha ha wonderful to hear! Durham is such a spectacular place - and a lovely city to walk around with a song in your head and heart too :) Thank you so much for watching - I'm really glad you enjoyed the video!

[@blotski]

As long as you remember Roger got the river wrong. Durham is on the River Wear not the Tyne.

[@johnord684]

@@blotski Truth

[@mikecanada7652]

I was a law student back in 2002-2004. Besides some of the stores changing hands, not much else is different. The McDonald's and Pizza Hut on the Bailey is gone. I think some of the pubs have changed hands but, it still looks the same for the most part. I was at Hild Bede so I was further up the hill to the east. Durham was and still remains one my favorite cities. I wouldn't mind moving back after I retire. Good times, good memories.

[@innitandting]

Good video, lived there for 2 years, happier times

[@carolinegreenwell9086]

lovely trip down memory lane

[@LetsWalkUK]

Thank you so much! I'm really glad you enjoyed the video and that it brought back some nice memories of Durham for you - it really is a magnificent city :)

[@KIM-bt7my]

I live in darlington, and I ❤️ DURHAM.

[@LetsWalkUK]

Darlington's a great place and so is Durham! The history in both is absolutely fascinating, although the grandeur of Durham Cathedral and the River Wear is certainly one of my favourite views in the entire country :) Thank you so much for watching - I'm really glad you enjoyed the video!

[@MuhammadAli-ze2lc]

a beautiful historical city...nice coverage

[@LetsWalkUK]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video - the history of Durham is such a fascinating one, and it's always a joy to walk about the city and discover it all :)

[@LucySmales]

Grew up in Durham. I had goosebumps watching this. Thank you so much

[@hydepark1735]

You grew up in Durham? I would like you to tell me what the weather is like there ! because I’m going to study in Durham from September this year. ❤

[@dimitrispantazis1110]

Excellent video!congrats

[@LetsWalkUK]

Thank you so much! I'm really glad you enjoyed the video :)

[@elisabethlafontaine8979]

Excellent video, thank you. You don’t mention transport - everyone seemed to be walking. Is there room for cars? Bus service? Beautiful City!

[@dlittlester]

What a beautiful city. On my list. Wasn't Peter Ustinov once the chancellor of the university? My favourite author, Bill Bryson took over when he died, I believe. This is probably ancient history now.

[@LetsWalkUK]

One of the most beautiful cities in the world! Especially with those stunning autumn leaves I was lucky to see, there are some of the very best views in Britain in Durham :) Mr. Ustinov was indeed the Chancellor, and I'm a Bill Bryson fan too! Of course that's very modern history by Durham's very long standards! Thank you very much for watching and commenting as always - I'm always delighted to hear your thoughts on places around the UK!

[@kanehobbit3846]

I went to St Leonard's RC in Durham. Still live here. Awesome city

[@LetsWalkUK]

It's a gorgeous city - perhaps the most beautiful in Britain! I hope you enjoyed the video, although I'm sure stepping out your door and seeing the city for real is just that little bit more special :)

[@redhouseclose]

You should have carried on past the shire hall to the Dun Cow pub in an old building right next door to a boutique hotel, which was the former masonic hall, another fantastic piece of architecture. Over the road is Durham prison again in an interesting building and just a few steps beyond,the racecourse where the Miners' Gala assembled and Ian Botham played cricket for Durham County in the 90's. I grew up there but now live in Manchester.Used to watch bands such as The Who and Jethro Tull in the Students Union in the 60's. An interesting and well researched video.Thanks.

[@searlek]

Nice work. I work at Durham and it never ceases to amaze me how many students there are around the city.

[@LetsWalkUK]

Thanks! It is always interesting to see how these 'university cities' come together, but with such a long history and some gorgeous views I can imagine why students are attracted to Durham! Thank you so much for watching - I'm really glad you enjoyed the video!

[@searlek]

@@LetsWalkUK It's a great place to work, and watching this, it is nice to take a 'slo mo' approach to this long-familiar route. If anyone in Durham wants a tip for some really stunning views, go up that street at 0:31 and walk that way toward the University. Some breathtaking views.

[@charlesmair26]

Durham is a beautiful place to visit

[@simonduncan8327]

That’s a good walk and decent information for tourists

[@LetsWalkUK]

Thank you so much! I'm really glad you enjoyed the walk - there's a lot of history to Durham that makes strolling its gorgeous streets all the more fascinating :)

[@simonduncan8327]

@@LetsWalkUK aye it’s a lovely little city

[@popazz1]

An incredible, scenic city with a rich history.It's been many, many years since I last visited. Rather a distance to travel, (from M/Boro), just for a night on the tiles but as I ended up being invited to a house party, some total stranger in a pub, the night on the tiles became a two nighter, lol. I felt a tad out of my depth as most of the guests were either undergrads or university staff whereas I barely managed 5 O'Levels, haha. But alcohol's a great leveler. Another fine upload, sir.

[@LetsWalkUK]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video - Durham is probably one of the most scenic cities in the world, especially in autumn when the trees on the banks of the Wear are full of colour :) Indeed it can be a bit of a way to travel to, but adventures like yours that night (or those two nights) are always worth the journey! Thank you so much for watching and commenting as always - it's great to hear from you!

[@antifortnite9124]

I live in Bishop Auckland and I love this place

[@michellebruce5092]

Nice walk around the city. I enjoyed it very much. Your walks are always enjoyable. And your history lessons are always great. Can't wait to see more soon. The medieval buildings are beautiful and historical. How is your week going? My week is going well. Have a great day 😀😊

[@LetsWalkUK]

Thank you so much! I'm really glad you enjoyed the video - Durham is a marvellous place indeed :)

[@ShikiraPressley]

Another fantastical and beautiful French Norman county in Britain - brimminging with historical character - why the Romans never got their hands on it successfully. It also has a rich Viking ancestry and homestead - fertile lands in the plenty is very real example of this.

[@LetsWalkUK]

It really is a fascinating place full of character - and history that you could talk about for days and days :) I love Durham and walking around the city centre - it's truly spectacular! Thank you so much for watching - I'm so glad you enjoyed the video!

[@simonduncan8327]

I live in Durham It’s a beautiful city

[@LetsWalkUK]

It is indeed! And one of my favourites in the country for that very reason - not to mention its incredible history :)

[@TomBray-LowCarbonLifestyle]

Fantastic views!

[@LetsWalkUK]

Absolutely! Those riverside views are just about as pretty as it gets in England's cities, and a sight not to be missed by anyone :) Thank you so much for watching - I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@teachermary]

I miss Durham!

[@LetsWalkUK]

I can understand why! It's a wonderful city and one I absolutely love visiting, there are few places quite as picturesque as Durham :) Thank you so much for watching - I do hope you enjoyed this video!

[@MichaelSwinhoe]

born in county Durham now live in Sydney (22 years). Last time we were home with our daughter i tried to get to Durham and Swinhoe but there was a big crash on the M1, so my daughter hasn't seen my home town. Will she her this beautiful video.

[@charlottek8362]

Can’t stop thinking of the man holding a pineapple 6:51 😌

[@LetsWalkUK]

Ha ha I didn't notice that - good spot :)

[@LucySmales]

the adventure of the pineapple

[@kyo4o3d]

It might interest you to know that the walk across that bridge and into the marketplace if flowed by exit down the other bridge. (Elve) was once part of the Great North Road between London and Edinburgh.

[@roberttopolic7665]

I am very impressed about the Durham Cathedral and when i going down the little small streets , i am often thinking to be in a Harry Potter Movie and searching for the little Magic Shop from Dumbledore , it is just amazing to be in this City , and i want to ask , if the Palace Green was the Place where Harry Potter and his friends was playing this Snatch Game and however this game would be calling ? I have so much memories from my visit in Durham i would never missed !

[@joshwood1136]

Little fun fact the house with the purple door on dun cow lane used to belong to my great aunt

[@neilcase]

Should have gone to Prebends bridge and Pimlico

[@LetsWalkUK]

I should have indeed - unfortunately Prebends Bridge was closed on that day for redevelopment works and it was all covered in scaffolding... But I will certainly return to Durham once it's done! Thanks for your comment and for watching :)

[@billy653]

What do you use to record your videos? Go pro and chest mount?

[@LetsWalkUK]

Hi! I use a GoPro Hero 8 Black, strapped to my right rucksack strap - I also level the video horizon in the editing stage to make it a bit smoother :)

[@JohnnyZenith]

Very frustrating if you want to take screenshots due to the constant text. Enormously distracting for me but totally understand why you do it. Keep up the good work.

[@mecredi1]

The random guy with the pineapple.

[@LetsWalkUK]

Ha ha good spot - one of the unique sights of Durham alongside all the history :) Thank you so much for watching and your eagle-eyed comment - I really hope you enjoyed the video!

[@kateryan6420]

Where are the people???

[@doreenvale9288]

It looks like the early days of Covid with some wearing masks and others social distancing. The others were isolating I'm sure.

[@angusmacpherson3252]

Wrong.... Durham is England's third oldest uni...NOT UK's. Though that is open to debate! Please stop mixing UK and England...

[@LetsWalkUK]

A very good point! My apologies for the mix-up, sometimes just a slip of the tongue (albeit a rather serious one...) Thank you for watching!

[@danbruno5945]

Do people support Newcastle or Sunderland in Durham Whats the majority😂

[@LetsWalkUK]

Great question! I have to say that my answer is a rather helpful 'I'm not too sure', but a little bit of research suggests to be that Newcastle have a bit of a bigger following across County Durham than Sunderland :) I'm not a Durham local though - so if anybody is a local and knows the answer, please do let us know!

[@Alexm0321]

I support Newcastle but it’s a good mix

[@karengray662]

Historically Sunderland. Before county boundary changes &the invention of Tyne & Wear in the 1970’s, Sunderland was in County Durham, which stretched to the South shore of the Tyne. North of the Tyne was Northumberland. So, both Gateshead & Sunderland were in County Durham. Also of course, Durham is on the Wear, like Sunderland.

[@blotski]

@@karengray662 I agree with that. I was born in Durham and my family in Meadowfield and Brandon were mostly Sunderland supporters. I later lived in Hebburn which at the time was Co Durham.

[@Foxxyy_313]

We are the geordies!👊⚫⚪

[@nie5806]

I hate Brutalist Style!

[@LetsWalkUK]

Ha ha I know what you mean! It's not exactly my cup of tea either, but the Brutalist bridge in Durham certainly stands out among all the medieval heritage, special in its own interesting (albeit not quite as visually appealing) way :)