Durham and the Region
Durham University for Summer Study Courses
Durham University provides accommodation for students during term-time, but during vacations the Colleges have hosted Summer Study and Summer Academy courses for many years. Accommodation is in comfortable en suite rooms. Our distinctive buildings are set in landscaped grounds in a quiet location, within easy walking distance of Durham City.
The Durham experience is one to remember - for all the right reasons. This beautiful city with its impressive castle and magnifient cathedral is a world heritage site. The sweeping horseshoe meander with its steep and wooded banks provide a truly wonderful setting - a rural city! The narrow winding streets of the ancient city centre are quaint and full of character - all providing a peaceful and relaxing environment.
The Magnificent City of Durham
The University City of Durham provides an ideal setting for Summer Study breaks.
The City's Norman Cathedral and Castle, which dominate the skyline, are a World Heritage Site. Radio 4 listeners actually voted the Cathedral into first place in its competition to find Britain's Best Building. The University's Chancellor, author Bill Bryson, is enthusiastic about the City's charms and in particular the Cathedral, which he believes to be "the best Cathedral on planet Earth."
You will find that Durham is a compact city, but has much to offer visitors. A long-established, traditional covered Market can be found next to the cobbled Market Place, where there is street entertainment, particularly during July and August. On the third Thursday of the month there is a Farmers' Market where you'll find many local specialities. In the streets leading off the Market Place there are a wide variety of shops - from national chains to specialist clothing and craft shops.
The Durham Heritage Centre and Museum based at St. Mary le Bow Church near the Cathedral tells Durham story from the 10th century. The Gala Theatre provides a venue for tourist information, drama, exhibitions and other entertainment. For further sightseeing, take one of the paths leading down to the riverbank, or book a trip on the 'Prince Bishop' river cruiser for a different perspective on the City.
