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1.TREASURES OF DURHAM UNIVERSITY
Spanning both millennia and the globe, Treasures’ brings
together items from collections across the university for the first time. Throughout the year, changing Spotlight exhibitions highlight some of our most treasured items.

Palace Green Library, Palace Green, Durham DH1 3RN

Web: www.durham.ac.uk/library/asc
Tel: +44 (0) 191 3343019
Email: pg.library@durham.ac.uk

2.HAMSTEELS HALL B&B AND SELF CATERING COTTAGES
Choose either b&b in 17th Century Hall, carefully restored, all rooms en-suite, four poster beds, shuttered windows, inglenook fireplaces; or spacious self catering cottages. All set in beautiful countryside. Ideally located for exploring Durham and Northumberland. Wi-fi.

Hamsteels Lane, Quebec, Durham DH7 9RS

Web: www.hamsteelshall.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 191 334 3358
Email: june@hamsteelshall.co.uk

3.ST CHAD’S COLLEGE
St Chad’s College is set on a dramatic site in the shadow of Durham Cathedral in the centre of medieval Durham. Ensuite and Standard B&B accommodation is available in historic buildings which are far older than their Georgian frontages suggest.

18 North Bailey, Durham DH1 3RH

Web: www.dur.ac.uk/chads
Tel: +44 (0) 1347 811908
Email: chads@durham.ac.uk

4.ST. JOHN’S COLLEGE
St. John’s college is located at the heart of the ancient City of Durham, opposite the magnificent Norman Cathedral, within an area now designated a World Heritage Site. We offer friendly service, comfortable accommodation, excellent breakfasts and an ideal base for exploring the surrounding area.

3 South Bailey, Durham DH1 3RJ

Web: www.durham.ac.uk/st-johns.college
Tel: +44 (0) 191 3343877
Email: s.l.hobson@durham.ac.uk

5.THE MORRITT
The Morritt Country House Hotel is steeped in the history of Teesdale. This gorgeous, centuries-old hotel is committed to quality, great food and drink, and boasts beautiful rooms and gardens. Afternoon teas, contemporary fine dining and good old-fashioned service with a smile.

Greta Bridge; Near Barnard Castle; County Durham; DL12 9SE

Web: www.themorritt.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 1833 627232
Email: relax@themorritt.co.uk

6.BEAMISH MUSEUM
Open all year, this living museum offers visitors the
chance to meet history face to face as they explore the
Edwardian Town and Pit Village, Victorian Home Farm and
Georgian Old Hall and Waggonway.

Beamish, County Durham DH9 0RG

Web: www.beamish.org.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 191 370 4000
Email: museum@beamish.org.uk