Wondering what you can expect from student life in Durham? With Chapel Heights as your base, you can enjoy the best of everything it has to offer.
As a city, Durham is quite compact, which means wherever you are you won’t miss the cathedral and castle on the skyline! If you’re up to exploring, try visiting these historic sites up close.
Start at the Durham Cathedral and explore this Unesco World Heritage Site; you can spend the best part of a day learning all about the cathedral, castle, and surrounding city. You might be surprised to hear that Durham Castle is actually part of one of the university’s college buildings, so you won’t have to go far to see the stunning architecture.
Nature lovers will be delighted to hear that there are more than a few green spaces around Durham to stretch those legs. You might not think that you’ll find a waterfall nearby to your uni but head to the Durham Dales to see the High Force waterfall with your own eyes – all 70 feet of it! It’s a thing of beauty and, while you're there, keep your eyes peeled for roe deer and rabbits too. Also worth a visit is the Botanic Garden (part of Durham University) with glasshouses full of tropical plants and wildlife.
If shopping is more your (shopping) bag, try popping to The Riverwalk for browsing, a cinema and views across the River Wear. For all your brunch needs, visit Treats Tea Room for hearty cooked breakfasts and Instagram-ready pancakes.
Looking to experience the city's famous theatres and bars? Fishtank is a great place to find live music for students. For a proper student night out, head to Klute and carry on a years-long rite-of-passage for Durham students. If you’re after something more lively, Newcastle nightlife is only a 15-minute train ride away!
Durham offers the best of both worlds: home to both the city bustle and peaceful and relaxing nature walks. You’ll find that Durham really is a diverse place, with lots of things on offer for students. Check out our Durham student city guide for more tips and must-see attractions!
Wondering what you can expect from student life in Durham? With Chapel Heights as your base, you can enjoy the best of everything it has to offer.
As a city, Durham is quite compact, which means wherever you are you won’t miss the cathedral and castle on the skyline! If you’re up to exploring, try visiting these historic sites up close.
