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Information for Guests of Offer-holders
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Can Friends, Guardians and Relatives Attend?
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How to Get Here
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Refreshments
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Map of the University
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Accessibility
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Can friends, guardians and relatives attend?
Friends, guardians and relatives of offer-holders are very welcome to join us in our lecture theatre for the majority of the session. However, we would ask that friends/guardians/relatives not accompany offer-holders into the smaller seminar rooms for the informal Q&A towards the end of the session as there will be limited spaces available.
How to get here
| Means of Transportation | Information |
|---|---|
| By car |
Durham city centre is only two miles from the A1(M). Leave the motorway at Junction 62, and take the A690 Durham-Sunderland road, following signs to Durham City Centre. A variety of car parks are available, and some on-street parking. There is also a park and ride service. Durham is 264 miles from London, 187 miles from Birmingham, 125 miles from Edinburgh and 67 miles from York. |
| By bus | There are several express coach services daily from most major cities. Durham is well served by both regional express services and the local bus network. From the city bus station - a short walk from the railway station - a bus service runs every 15 minutes past the Colleges on South Road. |
| By train |
A number of train operators offer direct and regular routes to Durham Railway Station, including London and Edinburgh. Durham is around 3 hours from London, just over 3 hours from Birmingham, 2½ hours from Manchester, 1½ hours from Edinburgh and 45 minutes from York. Look out for the beautiful view from the railway viaduct across to the cathedral as you enter the city! You can walk to the city centre from the station in around 10 minutes. |
| By aeroplane | Durham is 30 minutes' drive from Newcastle International Airport, and about 40 minutes from Teesside International Airport. Both have regular domestic and international flights. Durham is linked to Newcastle Airport by rail and metro. |
Map of the University
Use our online map to help you find your way around the city, or download our app, and take a self-guided tour!
Refreshments
Information to follow
Accessibility
A lot of our more modern buildings (including the Calman Learning Centre, where the talks are being held) are now very accessible, but the main History Department building is in an old, listed building, and getting around isn't always straightforward. More information is available at AccessAble, and please do contact us with any queries. We'd be pleased to do what we can to help make the day accessible for everyone.