Durham Heritage Centre and Museum
A local history museum housed in a historic church close to the cathedral. The exhibition tells the story of Durham from the 10thC to the present day using displays, artefacts, models and videos. The museum also has a programme of regularly changing temporary exhibitions and an education service providing special activities for school visits. Brass rubbing is also available and there is a gift shop with refreshments.
Accessibility:
Opening Times
| 01/07/2010 - 30/09/2010 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 11:00 | 16:30 |
| Tuesday | 11:00 | 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 11:00 | 16:30 |
| Thursday | 11:00 | 16:30 |
| Friday | 11:00 | 16:30 |
| Saturday | 11:00 | 16:30 |
| Sunday | 11:00 | 16:30 |
| Bank Holiday | 11:00 | 16:30 |
| 01/10/2010 - 31/10/2010 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | Closed | |
| Tuesday | Closed | |
| Wednesday | Closed | |
| Thursday | Closed | |
| Friday | Closed | |
| Saturday | 14:00 | 16:30 |
| Sunday | 14:00 | 16:30 |
| Bank Holiday | Closed | |
Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| 2009 Adult | £2.00 per ticket type |
| 2009 Child | £0.50 per ticket type |
| 2009 Concession | £1.50 per ticket type |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A690. Follow the A690 into Durham City.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest station is Durham Station. Follow signs to city centre. From Market Place turn right into Saddler Street and continue to North Bailey. The museum is facing the east end of the cathedral.
Facilities
Provider Features
- In town/city centre
- Indoor Attraction
- No Smoking Attraction
Accessibility
- Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Large print labels available
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Ramp / Level Access - Wheelchair access to ground floor exhibitions, brass rubbing and shop.
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Catering
- Picnic Site - Tea and coffee machine in shop
Payment Methods
- Approx length of visit - 1 hour
- Groups Accepted
- Max group size - 40
- Min group size - 10
- Open by appointment outside normal opening times - for groups
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
Provider Facilities
- Dogs Accepted - Guide dogs only
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- French printed material
Attraction Facilities
- Education Groups Min - 10
- Educational Groups Max - 35
Durham Heritage Centre and Museum
St Mary-le-Bow
North Bailey
Durham
County Durham
DH1 3ET
North Bailey
Durham
County Durham
DH1 3ET
Tel: +44 0191 384 5589
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