History of Durham city walk

Schedule

Tue Sep 09 2025 at 01:00 pm to 03:15 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Frankland Lane, DH1 5SZ Durham, United Kingdom | Durham, EN

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Join local history buff David Butler to explore Durham's captivating history, from its Anglo-Saxon origins onwards. The walk will take you around the city centre, before returning to Crook Hall Gardens. Approximately 2 miles/3.2km.
Free - donations welcome. There's no need to book, but places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Meet at the admissions hut by the entrance to Crook Hall Gardens. Please wear sensible footwear and weather-appropriate clothing.
Please note: Tours are run by a small volunteer team, so occasional dates need to be cancelled each month. If you are visiting to attend a tour, please confirm it is going ahead by calling in advance on 0191 383 1832.
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Frankland Lane, DH1 5SZ Durham, United Kingdom, Durham, United Kingdom

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Crook Hall Gardens National Trust

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