DURHAM, UK | Best Things To Do On Your City Break - A Suggested Itinerary

Durham is a great option for a city break or day trip in the UK. Set in the north east of England, this small city offers a combination of history, nature, impressive architecture, beautiful streets, and delicious food and drink. In this UK travel guide we will share a two day suggested itinerary based on our own visit to Durham before ending with practical information and tips for your visit.
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VIDEO CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Introduction To Durham
00:22 - Durham Cathedral
01:45 - Durham Cathedral Museum & Chapter House
02:12 - Durham Cathedral & Harry Potter
02:38 - Durham Cathedral Tower
02:53 - Bean Social
03:03 - Pretty Streets & Market Square
04:08 - Durham Castle
05:00 - The Dun Cow & Akarsu
05:51 - Flat White Kitchen
06:14 - Riverside Walk
07:00 - Durham University’s Botanic Garden
08:27 - Oriental Museum
09:05 - Old Tom’s Gin Bar and The Holy GrAle
09:35 - No.1 Rated Restaurant On Tripadvisor
09:52 - Durham At Night
10:17 - Other Attractions We Missed
10:36 - More Practical Information For Your Trip
11:50 - Beamish Day Trip

[@brassj67]

My hometown. I always visit when I travel back from Canada. Was there in January for my sisters funeral. Despite the circumstances, we made the most of our visit and lit a candle for her in Durham Cathedral. Vennels cafe is our favourite place to eat. I was also there with my partner and her two teenage sons last year in July. It was their favourite place we visited in the North East, Scotland and preferred it over Edinburgh and York. It was their first time visiting anywhere outside of Canada

[@OurTravelPlace]

Thanks for sharing this. We're sorry for your loss. How nice that your hometown was the kids favourite place of everywhere they visited (and that it was their first trip out of Canada!).

[@magirusdeutzjupiter2234]

I love my Home Durham City, ❤❤❤ It has changed over the years, but love it just the same because of the beauty of it especially at night. Thank you so much for the video, very nicely done.

[@jimmypimps2734]

Dunholm is the best i love my city

[@veronica1517]

It was fantastic! Thanks for sharing this with us!

[@OurTravelPlace]

Thanks for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed it 😀

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Absolutely superb! We live 10 miles from Durham, in-between Durham and Darlington and been there all our lives, so been to Durham hundreds of times, especially as our daughter lives there but I found out things I did not know and also you went into places we have never been in before. We take the Cathedral so much for granted but it is such an awe inspiring place and I remember when you could go to the top of the Cathedral Tower free of charge but, to be fair it had to be 30 years since I was at the top. Excellent watch and so much invaluable information for anyone thinking about a visit there. Looking forward to your Beamish video, even though we have been many times, it will be interesting to see your take on it, cheers Alan

[@OurTravelPlace]

What a lovely comment, thank you Alan! Yes, I think it's easy to start taking places for granted when you have seen them so many times. The cathedral is incredible though, we ended up spending longer in there than we expected. I'm glad we were able to give you some new information and show you some new places though! Thanks a lot for watching and letting us know your thoughts 🙂

[@V111HRD]

What a great informative and we'll put together little video. Thank you 👍

[@OurTravelPlace]

Thanks very much, I'm happy that you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching 🙂

[@Saeshmedia]

Great video my friend . Very interesting to watch 😊👍🏻👍🏻thx for sharing. I wish you a nice weekend . Greetings from Japan 🇯🇵

[@danielleboucher2325]

Merci!! Pretty helpful and I will surely stop for a two days on my coming trip to UK. 🙂

[@OurTravelPlace]

Glad it was helpful! I hope you enjoy your UK trip 🙂 Thanks for watching

[@MillyWeeble]

Going here in a couple of weeks, really appreciate this video, it's really helpful 😊

[@OurTravelPlace]

Glad it was helpful, have a nice trip!

[@KoreaWalkingToursTV]

❤ Great!

[@AndreaBahen]

Lovely!! 🤩🥰 Great video!!

[@OurTravelPlace]

Thanks very much, I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching and commenting 🙂

[@AndreaBahen]

@@OurTravelPlace Absolutely! I really enjoy your travel guides 😄! I'm planning to visit Durham this year, this has been great inspiration! As well as your Yorkshire videos! 😁

[@OurTravelPlace]

It's so great to hear that our videos have helped with some trip ideas! Hope you have a great time in Durham 😊

[@earsandideas7266]

The cathedral is pretty spectacular. I love the narrow cobbled walkways. Durham looks a lovely place to visit. Have a great weekend - Nettie 🙋‍♀

[@OurTravelPlace]

Durham is a lovely place for a day trip or weekend break. The cathedral is incredible, we spent much longer in there than we expected! Thanks for watching, hope you have a great weekend too 🙂

[@gorgeoussari]

Planning my study in Durham University, this video is super helpful. Hope to see Durham soon!

[@OurTravelPlace]

Good luck at uni! 😊

[@romanandfizah]

Beautiful view though, It’s good to see you again, hope you have been having yourself a relaxing weekend. Stay well guys

[@OurTravelPlace]

Thanks very much! Hope you have a relaxing weekend too 🙂

[@wumengxuan760]

Great video！Really miss my quiet student life and study in Durham🥺

[@OurTravelPlace]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the video! I bet Durham was a great place to be as a student 🙂

[@thenathanimal2909]

England is such a beautiful land; I wish I had been able to visit Durham while I was there.

[@magirusdeutzjupiter2234]

Thank you from a Durham City person, yes, some parts ..or quite a lot of England melts my heart and nothing in this world compares to the English country side at its best with beautiful rose gardens a little church and steam train 🚂 nearby..❤❤❤

[@Explorcation]

Hey guys, it looks like you had a wonderful visit to Durham. There are so many places we would want to visit! The Cathedral was stunning, and I really enjoyed the Harry Potter knowledge. The Botanical Gardens still looked like a great experience even though you were there in the winter. I would want to make it rain in the glass house 😊 Oh and we couldn't miss having a beer on a throne 😁 🍻

[@OurTravelPlace]

Gotta love a botanical garden any time of year 😄 I can imagine they're looking pretty great now that it's spring! Thanks for watching 🙂

[@Firusia_rinusia]

Hi! I have a little tiktok account about UK, connected to other social medias. I have really liked your video. Can I please take some parts of it and upload there? I will leave a link to the video and a name of youtube channel. Thanks for your answer!

[@dianerobinson9361]

Possibly mention Wharton Park next time x

[@OurTravelPlace]

Just googled it, looks like there's a nice view from up there 🙂

[@doreencross621]

My Home❤️

[@jimmypimps2734]

Dunholm is the name Durham use to have

[@jimmypimps2734]

The shakespeare i think is older than the Dun cow

[@user-wd1hq9wc2d]

My. Heritage.

[@jimc9183]

I live close to a park and ride and can advise they are underused, and 5 mins from city, you should have no problems parking and busses are very regular.

[@OurTravelPlace]

Thanks for sharing this parking information Jim!

[@brandonramkissoon9025]

This is a really great video! Loved the shots and looks like an interesting place to visit! I love travelling; recently started vlogging as well and would be great if you check it out and let me know what you think. Can’t wait to see your future videos ;)

[@Yea412]

If my name is Durham would that give me any cool points there ? Lol

[@OurTravelPlace]

Sure, why not! 😃

[@vic-mareesawyer]

Isaiah 43❤ The city of Medicine

[@johnbeck5795]

05.09.2022 The local press has stated that Durham has been declared one of the ugliest cities in England. I fully concur. The construction in the city over recent years has ruined the historic character.

[@LgghhHhh]

Local press ... babes come on. Sort it out darling!

[@andytnr]

I live 7 miles away and occasionally go there on my electric mountain bike. It's a beautiful city but recent construction could have been more sympathetic. To call Durham ugly is an insult though. It is stunning