Guidebook for Durham
Drinks & Nightlife
A fabulous gin bar on Elvet Bridge in the City Centre, it boasts being the smallest gin bar in the world. We think it probably is!
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Tin of Sardines
18 Elvet BridgeA fabulous gin bar on Elvet Bridge in the City Centre, it boasts being the smallest gin bar in the world. We think it probably is!
Ebony
Unit 8 WalkergateGreat champagne/cocktails bar in the centre of the city and amidst the night life.
Whisky River
Great location, atmosphere and drinks.
A great local pub just a two minute walk from the house. They serve great food too.
The Garden House Inn
FramwellgateA great local pub just a two minute walk from the house. They serve great food too.
Food Scene
If you would like something a little less formal then Zen is lovely, it is Thai food and the restaurant is beautifully presented and has a nice bar if you just fancy a drink. The Court Inn next door is great for food and drinks too.
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Zen
Court LaneIf you would like something a little less formal then Zen is lovely, it is Thai food and the restaurant is beautifully presented and has a nice bar if you just fancy a drink. The Court Inn next door is great for food and drinks too.
A Michelin Star restaurant in Darlington by James Close. It’s a drive away but if you like fine dining then it is worth a visit.
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Raby Hunt Inn station
A Michelin Star restaurant in Darlington by James Close. It’s a drive away but if you like fine dining then it is worth a visit.
Sightseeing
The world famous open-air museum telling the story of the North East during the 1820s, 1900’s and 1940’s. A must see for all ages if you have the time.
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Beamish, i-Living Museum yaseNtshonalanga
The world famous open-air museum telling the story of the North East during the 1820s, 1900’s and 1940’s. A must see for all ages if you have the time.
Parks & Nature
A short walk from the house towards the city centre, great for children, dogs or if you're off for a run.
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Wharton Park
10 Princes StA short walk from the house towards the city centre, great for children, dogs or if you're off for a run.
Durham University's 10 hectare Botanic Garden is set amongst beautiful mature woodlands on the southern outskirts of Durham city. Open to the public, the Botanic Garden offers a wide variety of landscapes to explore and discover, with guests young and old visiting throughout the year.
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Botanic Garden
South RoadDurham University's 10 hectare Botanic Garden is set amongst beautiful mature woodlands on the southern outskirts of Durham city. Open to the public, the Botanic Garden offers a wide variety of landscapes to explore and discover, with guests young and old visiting throughout the year.
Entertainment & Activities
A Modern, comfortable theatre staging comedy, music and drama, with a 2-screen cinema, plus cafe-bar, all within walking distance.
1 Millennium Pl, Durham DH1 1WA
Box Office 0300 026 6600
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Gala Theatre Durham
1 Millennium PlaceA Modern, comfortable theatre staging comedy, music and drama, with a 2-screen cinema, plus cafe-bar, all within walking distance.
1 Millennium Pl, Durham DH1 1WA
Box Office 0300 026 6600
Essentials
Co-op Food - Durham - Framwellgate Moor