Your Visit
Visit Durham Castle to marvel at our collections, see our exhibitions, and enjoy fun family activities. Plan your visit, find out about our facilities and take a minute to find out more about what you can do to be a greener tourist.
Location and directions
Directions to the Castle and advice on how to reach us via different modes of transport.
Access and facilities
The historic nature of the Castle buildings means that some areas have limited access.
Green Tourism
Find out how you can help us to improve our contribution to sustaining the environment.
Using a Sat Nav to get to us?
For satellite navigation systems, the Durham Castle postcode is DH1 3RW. Please note that you cannot park on Palace Green. The nearest public carpark is the Prince Bishops Shopping Centre, postcode DH1 3UJ.
Opening hours and admission
When there are no private events booked, tours are usually available every day at 1.15pm, 2.15pm, 3.15pm and 4.15pm. During University vacations, tours are also normally offered at 10.15am, 11.15am and 12.15pm.
| Adults | £5.00 | |
| Over 60s | £4.00 | |
| Children (over 5) | £4.00 | |
| Infants | Free | |
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Family |
£15.00 | |
| Durham University Campus Card holders | Free |
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