Self-Guided Visit: Christmas Day at Durham Castle

Enjoy a self-guided tour around the castle and explore its beautiful surroundings, then stop in our Great Hall, where you will soak in its festive atmosphere with the Christmas tree lit up and seasonal music in the air. Our friendly guides and volunteers will be around the castle to answer your questions and share some of the stories and hidden history of the Castle.

Stay a bit longer to enjoy mince pies, mulled wine and hot chocolate, available to buy in the hall, and enjoy children's activities, seasonal crafts and dressing up. For our youngest visitors, don’t forget to pick up our Robin the Reindeer trail at reception to spot all the reindeers hiding around the building!

The castle will be open 11am - 4pm, with last entry at 3.15pm

About your visit:

Tickets can be purchased on the day from Palace Green Library, near the castle entrance.

The historic nature and layout of the Castle means that the majority of the building is inaccessible to wheelchair users and pushchairs. The tour route involves some steps and staircases, some of which are uneven. Tours and activities will last approximately 1 ½ hours.

There is no parking on the site. The nearest car park is the Prince Bishops Shopping Centre Car Park, postcode DH1 3UJ. Our website provides more details about how to find us www.dur.ac.uk/durham.castle/visit/location/

Guide and assistance dogs are welcome, family pets are not permitted.

For more information please contact us by telephone on +44 (0)191 334 2932 or email castle.tours@durham.ac.uk