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Your Durham Commute: The Best Ways to Get to Campus

Luke M. Williams

23 Sep 2026

Your college decides your commute long before you do. Durham is small enough to feel walkable on a map, and hilly enough that the reality catches plenty of first-years out in week one. Once you know which side of the city you’re spending most of your time in, though, your Durham commute soon sorts itself […]

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History and Culture Durham

The Durham Bucket List: Things To do in the City

Luke M. Williams

11 Aug 2026

Durham works because everything sits close together. The colleges of Durham University back onto the cathedral. The river loops nearly the whole way round the peninsula. Nothing important is more than a short walk or a cheap bus ride from wherever you are living. That closeness is the whole point of this Durham bucket list. […]

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History and Culture Durham

The Durham Student Calendar: The Top Things to do in 2026

Luke M. Williams

13 May 2026

The rowing oars are hitting the water and the cobblestones are ready for a summer of festivals. Durham is a city that wears its history with pride, but 2026 is set to bring a fresh energy to these ancient streets. Between the intense library sessions at Durham University, you will find a city that knows […]

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General Durham

Beyond the Books: Durham Traditions You Need to Know About

Luke M. Williams

5 Mar 2026

Moving to Durham means joining a community that is as much about its historic quirks as it is academic excellence. While your degree is the main goal, the true Durham experience is found in the stories shared between lectures and the local customs that have shaped the city for centuries. Below is a quick reference […]

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Food Durham

Delicious Restaurants In Durham You Need To Try

Chloe Carr

29 Jun 2025

Durham is a stunning cathedral city in the North East, known for its 11th century castle, iconic cathedral and prestigious university, which students from across the globe come to study at. That’s not all this thriving city is known for though, its diverse food scene is a huge stand out, with cuisine from all over […]

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Student Life Durham

Top 5 Activities You Must Try in Durham

Nausheen Mohideen

9 Apr 2024

Welcome to our student guide on the top activities you must try in Durham! Situated in the northeast of England, Durham is a vibrant city bursting with opportunities for students to explore, learn, and have fun. Whether you’re a local student looking for new adventures or an international student discovering Durham’s charms for the first […]

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Nightlife Durham

Top 8 Nightclubs You Need to Visit in Durham

Chloe Carr

20 Jun 2022

Durham is a great student city located in the Northeast and is a popular choice for university goers year after year, with Durham University ranking in at 6th in the UK university guide. Nightlife is an important part of student culture, so it’s no surprise that you want to know where to spend your nights […]

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Sports and Wellbeing Durham

The Wellbeing Hub: 10 Insta-Worthy Walks in Durham

Emily Sleight

29 Jun 2021

Your student accommodation in Durham is in one of the best locations in the country if you like to go out for walks in the countryside. There are plenty of walking and hiking routes out in the open air in County Durham, all within easy reach of Durham itself. In fact, it’s hard to narrow […]

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Leisure Durham

8 Things To Do In Durham For Students

Emily Sleight

10 Jun 2020

Durham is a truly beautiful city, filled with some of the world’s finest architecture, with a famous castle and cathedral. The city itself has a compact and friendly feel, but still has all the cafés, bars and restaurants you’d expect in a larger city. When studying in this city, there’s plenty of activities to keep […]

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General Durham

The Prestige Student Living Durham Regatta

Prestige Student Living

13 May 2018

The Prestige Student Living Durham Regatta is a rowing event that last year welcomed 10,000 spectators, and almost 2,000 competitors for a spectacular weekend of racing, and bank-side entertainment. Before we tell you more, here’s a bit of history. The event first started back in 1834 and is one of the oldest Regattas there is, […]

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