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Durham Cathedral

Palace Green, Durham, England
0191/3864266
Ranked #1 of 11 attractions in Durham
5.0 of 5 stars 419 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites, Historic Sites
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durham
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

A must see if you are coming to the north of england,a lovely meander through durham city up to the castle will give you a cant wait to see experience and the views from the tower are beautiful.top 10 visits in the north.

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Sunderland, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

this cathedral i can go here time and time again its gradeur and magnifence is breathtaking and its near to home.

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Marske-by-the-Sea, United Kingdom
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

This is the third time I have visited this cathedral - I find it so beautifully spiritual. Love it.

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Chennai (Madras), India
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Worth a visit! Architectural sight and was stonework was commendable

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Durham
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

A lovely venue to visit in Durham for free! It is an impressive Cathedral.

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Sunderland, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

The Cathedral is always humbling and Durham itself is a lovely place to visit. The history of the place is tangible as you walk through the town or stroll by the river. Special place

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Leicester, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

We loved the place - lovely setting and lots to see here.

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Durham, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

I live about 8 mile from Durham and love going there be it for an afternoon with the wife and kids or a night out with friends. As I was born at Durhams Dryburn Hospital I feel a lot of affection with the place and none more than the Cathedral, I first went on a school trip many moons ago... More

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Durham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

If you are coming to the North East of England - you MUST come here. We have been many times with family/friends, and always find visiting the cathedral amazing. It is unique. Just try an imaging being a mud dwelling peasant 800 years ago and visiting this! Amazing then, Amazing now! - one piece of advice - check when the... More

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northampton
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

As a schoolboy living in Elvet, Durham city, my memories of Durham cathedral were only vague as my priorities at such a young age did not include places of historic interest. Our family lived at 22 Church Street, and then No. 1 Union Place, Church Head, Durham City. The cathedral could be seen from our single storey miner's cottage with... More

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