Durham Market Place
Market Place, Durham
A flagstone square in the centre of the old town, ringed by the town hall, an equestrian statue and an indoor market. It is the starting point for the climb up to the cathedral.
The square sits at the northern tip of the peninsula. It is surrounded by the Victorian town hall and guildhall, the indoor market that opened in 1851, and St Nicholas' Church. At its centre stand an equestrian statue of the Marquess of Londonderry and a statue of Neptune, god of the sea. From here, narrow lanes such as Saddler Street and Silver Street climb uphill to Palace Green and the cathedral, with many old shops and cafés along the way. The town hall's main hall is usually free to visit on weekdays. The railway station is about a 10-minute walk away.
Opening hours
Open all day; indoor market Mon–Sat approx. 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- River Wear Cruises & Rowing Boats
- Palace Green Library
- Durham Cathedral & Castle
- Crook Hall & Gardens
- River Wear Riverbanks & Prebends Bridge
- Oriental Museum
- Durham University Botanic Garden
- Finchale Priory