Durham Monks Miners and Castle secrets
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Explore Durham on a short self-guided walk through cobbled riverside paths, a commanding Norman cathedral, and a city shaped by faith, learning, and centuries of northern history.
Highlights
Trace how one saint's wandering coffin gave birth to an entire city and still rests beneath the cathedral today
Learn why Durham's bishops could mint coins, raise armies, and rule independently of the English crown for eight centuries
Walk the riverside loop that the BBC named one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Northern England
Hear the story of the first person ever to escape the Tower of London, hidden inside a barrel of wine
Discover how Durham's coal miners built a welfare state from pennies and created the world's largest trade union gathering
About this activity
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Valid 365 days
Tour is valid for 1 year and can be used multiple times
Language Options
English | French | German | Spanish | Italian | Dutch | Polish | Russian | Portuguese
Duration
1 hour and 30 minutes
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