Durham Attractions
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Durham Heritage Centre
Durham's colourful local history museum is housed in a medieval
church, offering some interactive fun and exhibits detailing the
story of Durham from ancient times to the present day. Exhibits
include fascinating items like the 'Death Chair', used to carry
sick boys from Durham School to the infirmary in days of yore, and
a chilling recreation of a cell from the notorious Northgate gaol.
The Heritage Centre also has a brass-rubbing centre and offers an
audio-visual show of the history of the town.
Address: St Mary le Bow, North Bailey;
Website: www.durhamheritagecentre.org.uk;
Telephone: (0191) 384 5589;
Opening time: Daily 11am to 4.30pm (July to September) and open weekends and Bank holidays from 2pm to 4.30pm for the rest of the year ;
Admission: Small entrance fee charged for exhibitions
