Getting There -- Trains from London's Kings Cross Station arrive hourly during the day, with the trip taking about 3 hours, and trains from York leave every 15 minutes, arriving approximately an hour later. Durham lies on the main London-Edinburgh rail line. For information, call tel. 0845/748-4950 or visit www.nationalrail.co.uk.
National Express buses from London arrive twice daily, with the trip taking about 5 hours. For information, call National Express at tel. 0870/580-8080 or visit www.nationalexpress.com.
If you're driving from London, follow the A1 (M) north to Durham.
Visitor Information -- The Durham Tourist Office is at Millennium Place (tel. 01913/843720; www.durhamtourism.co.uk) and is open year-round Monday to Saturday from 9:30am to 5:30pm and Sunday from 11am to 4pm.
Special Events -- At the Durham Folk Festival, held the last weekend in July, you can sing, clog, or just cavort to music; almost every event is free. The weekend also includes free camping along the River Wear, though you'd better arrive early on Friday if you want to get a choice spot. In early June, crowds swarm along the riverbank to cheer the crew racing the Durham Regatta.
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
