World Heritage Site Visitor Centre
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Building closure - upcoming dates
Due to extensive roofing works at Palace Green Library, there will be times when we have to close the building to visitors between summer 2024 and spring 2025.
Visit our Tickets and Times page for more information.
Plan Your Visit
Find out everything you need to know to get the most from our visit: how to find us, opening times and more. Plus, everything you need to know if you or anyone in your group has any special needs or requirements.
If you need additional help in planning your visit, please contact us at the link below.
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Durham Castle and Cosin's Library in the heart of World Heritage Site
Find out more about our guided Castle Tours and purchase your tickets. Reserve your free timed visit to Historic Cosin's Library; "a stunning space."
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Upcoming events
What's here
Find out more about Durham World Heritage Site and how you can explore it. From Durham Cathedral and Castle, to our museums and galleries, talks, tours and trails.
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Research on the World Heritage Site
Durham World Heritage Site has been a place of learning for over 900 years. Learn more about research taking place today.
A great place to start your trip to historic Durham. Staff fantastic. Full of useful suggestions and advice. Definitely visit to library. Amazing. Highly recommend.
Nearby attractions
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Historic Libraries
Cosin’s Library was founded in 1669 by Bishop John Cosin to give local people access to ‘good books’.1 Minute Walk/prod01/channel_4/things-to-do/media/things-to-do/historic-libraries-at-palace-green/42884.jpg)
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1 Minute Walk
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Durham Castle
Sitting at the heart of Durham's World Heritage Site and occupied continuously since the 11th century.2 Minute Walk/prod01/channel_4/things-to-do/media/things-to-do/durham-castle/visit/DC_Whatson_Tour_5.jpg)
Historic Libraries
Cosin’s Library was founded in 1669 by Bishop John Cosin to give local people access to ‘good books’.
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Durham Castle
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