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3About Old Durham
Old Durham lies just north of Durham city centre, easily reached via Junction 62 of the A1(M) and the A690. The A167 Great North Road also passes through, connecting to Newcastle and the wider region. Long-distance visitors typically use the A1(M) corridor, whilst locals rely on the A690 and A167 for daily commuting to surrounding towns and former mining villages. The area's defining landmark remains Durham Cathedral's twin Norman towers, which have commanded this strategic position above the River Wear since 1093.
Where is Old Durham on the map?
Old Durham is in England, at 54.772, -1.553 - about 10 km north-west of Coxhoe.
How far is Old Durham from where I am?
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EV Chargers in Old Durham
- 3 Finchale Road, Durham50 kW
- Alma Place, Durham50 kW
- Eden Terrace, Durham50 kW
- Gilesgate, Durham50 kW
- Wheatlands Way, Durham50 kW
Data source: OpenChargeMap
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Play a pub crawl round in Old Durham
Nine holes from pub to pub through the real streets of Old Durham. Every cup is a bar somebody actually drinks in.
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What is the closest airport to Old Durham?
The closest airport to Old Durham is Teesside International Airport, 40 km (about 39 min by car). Other airports nearby: Newcastle International Airport.