Here you can find a list of numbers which you may want to put into your phone, just in case!
If you think we are missing something, then please get in touch with either the Welfare Officers or the JCR Website Editor.
TaxisIf you're on your own, then remember to tell the taxi company and ask for priority.
| Taxi Companies |
| Paddy's | 0191 384 2853 24-hour taxis available |
| Pratt's | 0191 386 0700 |
| Dunelm | 0191 383 1122 |
| Mac's | 0191 384 1329 |
| Chas's | 0191 371 1488 |
| Park | 0191 373 1578 |
| J.D. Cabs | 0191 378 2555 |
| DMG | 0191 384 0807 Wheelchair access car available; female driver sometimes available |
| Mystic | 07979 326 333 Police-checked drivers; not Sunday evenings |
If you're heading home for the weekend, you have a car in Durham or you're off to visit a friend at another university, these helplines may be of use to you!
| Travel Helplines |
| National Rail Enquiries | 08457 484 950 |
| Durham Bus Station | 0191 384 3323 |
| National Express | 08705 80 80 80 |
| The AA | 0800 88 77 66 Emergencies only |
| RAC | 0800 82 82 82 Emergencies only |
If you're looking to enjoy your freetime, then you may be interested in the following links and numbers!
| Cinema, Theatre and Leisure |
| Odeon Cinema, Metro Centre | 0871 22 44 007 |
| Tyneside Cinema | 0845 217 9909 |
| Gala Theatre and Cinema | 0191 332 4041 |
| Durham City Swimming Baths | 0191 384 3143 |
Tired of college food? Check out some of the local restaurants available in Durham!
| Restaurant Booking Lines |
| Bella Pasta | 0191 386 1060 |
| China Joe's | 0191 370 9180 |
| Emilios | 0191 384 0096 |
| Hide | 0191 384 1999 |
| Hollathons | 0191 386 4618 |
| Pizza Express | 0191 383 2661 |
| Pizza Hut | 0191 386 1650 |
| Pizza Romeo | 0191 384 2416 |
| Raj Pooth | 0191 386 1496 |
| Ricardo's | 0191 384 4007 |
| Rock n' Amigos | 0191 373 9001 Mexican |
| Shaheen's | 0191 386 0960 |
Fancy a lazy night in college? Settle down with your friends in front of a film and order-in!
| Takeaway Booking Lines |
| Dragon Express | 0191 383 1996 Peking and Cantonese |
| Durham Tandoori | 0191 384 2688 |
| Taj Magal Tandoori | 0191 378 0443 |
| Belmont Tandoori | 0191 383 1807 |
| Diner Tandoori | 0191 375 7570 |
| Pizza King | 0191 386 4004 |
| Uno Pizzeria | 0191 386 8585 |
| Detroit Pizza Pie Company | 0191 378 9191 |
If you need to get in touch with parts of the university, then these numbers can be dialled from any ITS internal phone.
To dial from an outside line (e.g. a mobile) then prefix any of the numbers below starting 4 with 0191 33.
| Internal Numbers |
| Grey College Reception | 45900 |
| Grey College Office | 45591 |
| Grey College Bar | 45573 |
| DSU Reception | 41777 |
| DSU Advice Service | 41775 |
| University Counselling Service | 42200 |
| Nightline | 46444 Also available on the back of your campus card |
| LGBTa | 41771 |
| International Office | 46328 |
| Accommodation Office | 41770 |
| Careers Advisory Service (CAS) | 41430 |
| Maiden Castle | 42178 |
| ITS Helpdesk | 41515 |
| University Security | 42222 |
| Emergency Services | 9 999 The first '9' is to dial an outside line |