Spring at Durham Castle

Castle Community Action (CCA)CCA is an outreach programme run by the students of University College which is designed to bring the local community into the college community. CCA works to ensure that Durham Castle, part of the Durham World Heritage Site, is fully utilised for the benefit of the local area.Durham Castle MuseumBuilt in the Norman period as an imposing fortress, Durham Castle’s story is entwined with that of the Bishops of Durham, whose semi-regal status made them some of the most powerful and wealthy men in the country. It transformed in the Victorian period into a place of learning, as the home of University College, the founding college of Durham University. Today Durham Castle remains a living building, evolving to modern day life while retaining its power to impress as part of the iconic Durham skyline. Visits to Durham Castle with its architectural marvels and stunning collections are usually byguided tour only, but by supporting CCA we are able to offer this wonderful opportunity this Easter.

Castle Community Action (CCA) and Durham Castle Tours

Enjoy a FREE Spring day at Durham Castle.
 Castle Community Action (CCA) and Durham Castle Museum have teamed together to offer you a unique experience at Durham Castle, so bring the whole family and a picnic.
<IMG ALT="Easter chicks outside Durham Castle" SRC="https://cdn.evbuc.com/eventlogos/92948651/easter1a.jpg">Enjoy a family day out with an Egg hunt in the secluded castle gardens, craft activities in the Great Hall, and mini-family fun tours of the castle at 11.15, 12.00, 12.45 and 13.15 (places on the tours are limited and will be allocated on a first come basis). Eggs hunts will be every half hour from 11.30 
Please note that due to the nature of the building the tour and activities may not suitable for under 5s. The Easter Egg hunt won’t be rained off (so come prepared for any weather!). Adults as well as children need to book tickets.
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. 
Please bring a print out of your ticket or your booking number to the event. 
There is no parking on the site. The nearest car park is the Prince Bishops Shopping Centre Car Park,<A HREF="http://www.princebishops.co.uk/parking.php" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></A> postcode DH1 3UJ. Our website provides more details about how to find us <A HREF="https://www.dur.ac.uk/durham.castle/visit/location/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.dur.ac.uk/durham.castle/visit/location/</A>