Keeping in line with the british castle architecture, pretty and wello maintained.

This is one of the major sites in Durham - and clearly visible from many aspects. It has a wide span of history, and it is really interesting to see a castle still 'working' as part of Durham University. It has some real hidden gems which must be seen. The only down side is getting in! It is part of... More

Great building, fantastic fortification, pitty it has been given over to house students from the university.

Great tours by the students, and lovely historical atmosphere around the castle, palace green and the cathedral. Make sure you see the amazing underground Norman chapel.

Growing up in Durham you sometime forget how nice this place really is absolutely stunning

A real medieval castle - but not a dead one!! It is being lived in! So much history and so accessible.

My wife and I took advantage of the free tour around the castle.My wife did not really fancy the tour but tagged on anyway.The tour was done by an ex classics student from the University of Durham.His knowledge and the way he told the history of the castle was excellent.He knew his facts but the way he put them across... More

Liked - Very Knowledgeable guide, extremely interesting history. Disliked - No photography allowed inside

if you're up near the Cathedral, then you should definitely take a look around the Castle grounds, very nice