Located by the River Wear, the Radisson BLU Hotel in Durham is close to major tourist attractions and several businesses, making it the ideal choice for business or leisure. Guests staying at the hotel can easily walk to top attractions such as Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle as well as the charming old town.
County Durham and the City of Durham form an area in the heart of north-eastern England and have a population of about 250,000. Durham is well connected by road and rail with Newcastle, and Teeside Airport is within 25 minutes of the city. A number of major seaports including Hartlepool (the third busiest in the country) are in the near vicinity of the hotel.
Durham is well known for its ancient Cathedral (nearly 0.5 million visitors annually) and for being the home of the third oldest university in England. The opening of the Millennium Hall, a major regional conference and event centre, in May 2002 has furthered its cultural appeal and it is noteworthy that the National Portrait Gallery is considering Durham as the location for its next gallery. Durham has in recent years emerged as a growing industrial and economic centre, attracting many new businesses.
Driving Directions to the hotel:
Take Junction 62 off the A1 (M) and follow the signs to Durham City Centre along A690. After crossing the River Wear stay in the left hand lane and turn left at the traffic lights. Take the first immediate left to Framwellgate Waterside. The hotel is to the left.
Arriving by train to Durham:
Durham Railway Station is a short walk from the hotel with regular links to Edinburgh in just 2 hours or London in 2.5 hours.
Hotel Address:
Frankland Lane
City of Durham
DH1 5TA
Things to do and see in Durham:
Castles, Historic Houses & Gardens
Cathedral and Churches
Coast & Countryside Attractions
Durham's Industrial Heritage & Rail Attractions
Family Attractions
Links of interest
www.durhamcathedral.co.uk
www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk
www.beamish.org.uk
www.crookhallgardens.co.uk