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Durham Town Hall is a municipal building in the Market Place, Durham, England. It is a Grade II* listed building. [1] History. The Great Hall. The current complex replaced an earlier timber guildhall on the site which was built in 1356 and replaced by a stone structure commissioned by Bishop Cuthbert Tunstall in 1535. [2] .
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Entry is free, come along to discover this unique hidden gem. The Durham Town Hall is open every Saturday as part of Saturday Heritage from 10.00am to 3.00pm, except for Saturday 13 July. Reception is open for enquiries Monday to Friday 8.00am until 4.00pm.
Situated centrally within Durham City, the historic and atmospheric Town Hall is ideal for holding corporate events and conferences, team meetings, receptions, dances, performances, society dinners and more. Visit Hire Durham Town Hallfor more information on hosting your event at Durham Town Hall.
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Durham Town Hall. The Town Hall stands on the west side of the Market Place, next to St. Nicholas's Church and incorporates the Guildhall. Below and beside the Town Hall...
Next to the indoor Market Hall is the Durham Town Hall which is well worth a visit (open to the public Wednesday to Saturday). You get to see some very historic chambers as well as their great hall and notable pieces of art and important Durham artefacts relating to political life of the last 300+ years.
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Durham Town Hall. Turn any street corner in Durham City and you’ll find a building rich in history. At the heart of this historic city is Durham Town Hall, a site which has played a central role in civic life since 1350.
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The Town Hall has been central to life in Durham city for more than 650 years. Learn about the powerful Prince Bishops, the evolution of local government and the historic and ongoing roles of the Mayor and Mayor’s Bodyguard.
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On the west side of Durham's historic Market Place stands one of the city's hidden gems; the Town Hall, sometimes known as the Guildhall, though in reality, the Guildhall and Town Hall are separate buildings.
