The Gala theatre and cinema are right in the centre of Durham, just a short walk from the market…read moreplace. The theatre hosts a variety of shows from the youth theatre groups to touring comics. The cinema shows a couple of different films each week and is much cheaper than going to a cineworld or odeon for example.. just check out their website for the prices and times.

I live near durham nd me and my family go often to see quite big name comedians for a small city…read moreMilton jones, greg davies, jason brynes, al murray, russel howard among others When ever we go we buy tickets for another act :p Facilities top notch Staff helpful and happy No complaints =]

This shop is run by a very friendly and professional person, who always seems to give a bit if…read moreextra effort whenever I go in. The products are beautiful and really good quality. Recommended to all.

The owner is an extremely experienced framer who gave me excellent help and advice as I was unsure…read moreof which style would suit my picture. His stock is of very good quality and there are many mount colours to choose from. I have been back several times and, although I could perhaps have had a cheaper job elsewhere, I am pleased that I had the work done well.

The gala Cinema is located with The Gala Theatre in the walkergate complex at the bottom of…read moreClaypath. It tends to only show one or two films at a time, usually whatevers most popular at the time. It's very small, almost like being at home! To me though, this makes the whole experience more cosy and intimate. now the seats have been replaced, they are a lot more comfortable! There is a large multi storey car park right next door which is open over 24 hours, and there are lots of restaurants in the same complex if you fancy a bit to eat or a drink when you come out.

Really nice cinema, feels like your in your living room as its a small cinema but has a nice…read morefeeling about it as its small and cosy. The price for the cinema is not cheap in my opinion but it has more character than an odeon cinema and makes a nice change. The seats are dead comfortable. It has good directions inside the building so you know where your going and you can either take the lift or go up the stairs.

Fab little gift shop up the street on the way to the cathedral. You can find allsorts of lovely…read morelittle things here. Great for looking for unusual gifts for friends or to treat yourself.

The Durham Regatta is an annual event, held on the River Wear. Rowing races held between the local…read moreuniversities & collages including visiting establishments. All number of stalls & activities can be found along the river bank on the cricket ground side throughout the weekend. Well worth a visit for locals & visitors alike. A nice family day out.

A great little theatre in the heart of Durham, The Assembly Rooms seats about 200 people. The…read morebuilding itself is lovely, though a little run-down and there isn't any of your traditional interval drinks or ice cream here. The reason I rate it though is because of the performances put on there, they're not productions with huge budgets but what they do have is talented actors. The main company to put on plays here is Durham Student Theatre who have the best student actors in Durham and put on some really innovative, unusual and sometimes controversial plays.

While Durham isn't on the tourist radar for most, the Durham Cathedral is most definitely worth a…read moredetour for those visiting northern England. The cathedral and castle sit perched atop the city along the river. We took the somewhat steep riverside route up to the cathedral, and while it was quite a bit of a hike, the views along the river were fabulous. After exiting, we went via the city streets, which was also a treat as we were able to admire the unique city architecture and cobblestone streets. The cathedral is alongside the university campus, with the adjacent castle being part of the school. There is no fee to visit the cathedral, but there is a suggested donation, with optional paid tours. There's also a gift shop and a place to grab food (architecture is amazing here). Durham Cathedral was used for filming scenes for Harry Potter movies and Avengers Endgame. The cloisters and main cathedral chambers are very picturesque. I'd recommend a visit to the city of Durham and its cathedral if you find yourself looking for things to do in Northern England.

We visited Durham Cathedral in September 2024 on our way from York up to Bamburgh. I had wanted to…read moreexplore Durham as it is another ancient city with Saxon, Viking and Norman history. We chose not to visit the castle, due to time, but that gave us more time at the Cathedral. It was well worth it. We took the self-guided audio tour and it was excellent. It was a relatively busy day - all the new students were moving in - but it didn't feel too crowded. There are many interesting points of interest inside this magnificent building, of course St Cuthbert and The Venerable Bead are the hilights for me. There are lots of beautiful stained glass windows, of course the stunning rose window. There is a great looking cafe, but we did not have time to stop and eat. It looks like a great option for refreshments after a few hours on your feet. We parked at the Riverwalk Mall parking lot and walked over the Framwelgate Bridge to Market Square. Its a short but moderately steep walk up the top of the hill where the castle and cathedral are. Well worth exploring.