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Durham University

This is a tour of Durham university highlighting the key academic buildings, it's history and student accommodation.

From Durham
Online Experience
1 Hour
University Campus Tours
Upto 10 people
English
Highlights
  • Walk around the campus of Durham University in this live streamed online tour
  • Visit the Mountjoy Site, Bill Bryson Library and the Leazes Road Library
  • See the key academic buildings and learn more about student accommodation and campus life
Description

Durham University is the third-oldest university in the UK after Oxford and Cambridge. It is a member of the Russel Group of British research universities. Located in the city of Durham, it consists of various colleges along with various academic departments and over 200 student organisations and clubs, with international students making up 32% of the cohort.

During this tour, we will visit some of the faculties and departments that Durham is home to, such as Science, Art & History, and Business. We will also visit the well-known Mountjoy Building and walk through the various library locations, such as the Bill Bryson Library and the Leazes Road Library. I will also show you around the different museums located on campus.  

In. As we walk around, I will highlight the key academic buildings, their history, and other important details such as those regarding student accommodation and student life on campus.

About this experience
Instructions
  • Please have a good internet connection and zoom app installed on your phone or laptop
  • The instructions to join the meeting will be sent via email shortly after the booking
Know before you go
  • This tour involves walking and travelling to different places; at times, the mobile network may be intermittent, and the picture may not be clear. However, we will attempt to minimize such disruptions
  • You can book this tour for 75 GBP for a group of 3 screens or as a private tour for 125 GBP and invite up to 10 friends and family to join this activity with you from all over the world. You will see the option to book this experience as a private tour on the checkout page if it is available for that time slot
  • Since these are live tours, they may be subject to last minute cancellation due to inclement weather, Internet disruptions or other unforeseen circumstances.
Meet your Host
Ken Bradshaw

I am a Blue Badge tour guide for the northeast of England. I have lived in Durham for 30 years and have been guiding visitors for at least 10 years. I know some unusual places in Durham where nobody usually goes, and I can give you an exciting and knowledgeable tour of my town. Having travelled all over Europe, Africa and in Guyana South America, I know what tourists expect.

From USD 98 / Group
Important Information
  • Fully refundable in case of any cancellation upto 2 days before the tour.