Events And Attractions

You’ll have a great time living in Durham at our luxury student accommodation. There is so much history and tradition packed into this warm, small city, with a community feel that helps to bring events truly alive. Here, we break down a few of the events and attractions that are open for you to explore whilst living in the city.

Durham Cathedral

The cobbled streets wind through the city towards the stunning and iconic Durham Cathedral and the adjacent castle (both part of the UNESCO World Heritage site). It dominates the skyline of the city and is a magnificent piece of architecture in its own right. The Open Treasures exhibition is home to some brilliant collections and the entire cathedral has been well preserved over the years.

Durham Castle

Both the cathedral and Durham Castle are part of the UNESCO World Heritage site that sits on the bend of the river and overlooks the rest of the city. It was constructed under orders from William the Conqueror in 1072 and you can get guided tours that offer a full insight and detail into the history of the castle.

Durham Botanical Gardens

Set within 10 hectares of landscaped gardens, Durham Botanical Gardens is home to plant life from all parts of the globe. It is a wondrous place to get lost in for a few hours, walking along various plant life and luscious greenery. There are also some brilliant activities and events hosted in the gardens from time to time. It is a tranquil and peaceful place to spend an afternoon, whether alone with your thoughts, with friends, family, or a loved one.

Festivals

We’ve mentioned Durham Christmas Festival in the shopping section, but it is worth mentioning again, as a particular highlight of the many interesting festivals that take place in the city each year. It is home to over 150 stalls selling food, drink, art, gifts, crafts, and little trinkets within a picturesque wintry scene. Durham Brass festival brings jazz, funk, ska, and traditional brass band music to the streets, whilst Bishop Auckland Food Festival is worth the trip out for a taste of good food from the North East of England.

Lumiere

The largest light festival in the UK has been held in Durham six times in total, and welcomes over 240,000 visitors on average. There are stunning light installations throughout the city, artworks, and a free section of the festival to allow as many people as possible the chance to see the stunning and inventive art made of light.

As you can see, there is plenty of interesting activities and events to see and do in Durham. As a student living in a new city for the first time it can be daunting, but there is always loads to do. Durham has a warm and welcoming feel to it, a small city with a real sense of community and with the events and attractions on show here you’ll certainly get a real feel for the city quickly. From your luxury Durham student accommodation, you’ll be close to the heart of the action, with a comfortable base to call home.

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