Dark Durham Tour

The darker side of the social history of Durham. From coal mining to hidden cemeteries.

Tales of escaped prisoners and Prince Bishops in the brutal early Norman period.

Learn about saintly miracles and tales of the dungeon that lay beneath the cathedral.

Hear stories of ghosts from the castle, medieval burial grounds, deadly rebellion and modern miracles, all whilst witnessing magnificent views of the UNESCO World Heritage site of the castle and cathedral.

Learn the gruesome story behind this site’s namesake whilst enjoying some divisive 20th century architecture.

Durham’s 200 year old prison has been ‘home’ to some of England’s most infamous criminals. Learn about how prisoners exercised, escaped and were executed.

The oldest pub in the city. The perfect location for locals to have a good old day out and enjoy a hanging from the gallows.

The tour reaches it’s finale beneath Elvet Bridge. Hear the tragic tales of some of the city’s previous occupants…some of whom are still believed to be around today.