Durham Market Hall, Durham
Just off Durham鈥檚 Market Place, Durham Market Hall keeps things buzzing under its Victorian iron-and-glass canopy. A short stroll from the Cathedral and Castle, it trades cobblestones for chatter, fresh coffee, and the kind of local advice you won鈥檛 get from a brochure. It鈥檚 less 鈥渉istoric monument,鈥� more 鈥渓iving, breathing snack-and-souvenir generator.鈥�
Inside, it鈥檚 equal parts food haven and treasure hunt. One aisle might tempt you with bread still warm from the oven, while the next offers vintage records, hand-knit socks, or jars of local chutney that somehow end up in your bag. Butchers and bakers hold down the classics, while indie makers, booksellers, and florists keep things fresh. It鈥檚 ideal for piecing together a riverside picnic, grabbing a quirky souvenir, or scoring a hot lunch that won鈥檛 cost more than your bus fare.
Entry鈥檚 straight from the Market Place, and the vibe is as unfussy as the prices. It鈥檚 dry in winter, cool in summer, stroller- and grandparent-friendly, and just chaotic enough to be fun. Mornings offer the widest selection, and if you鈥檝e got a reusable bag handy, all the better鈥攑roduce here has a way of jumping in when you鈥檙e not looking. Most stalls take cards, but a couple of coins might score you a surprise treat.
Pair it with a look inside the Town Hall, a ramble along the River Wear, and the climb to Durham Cathedral, and you鈥檝e just wrapped up a day that hits local, scenic, and snacky in under three hours.
Inside, it鈥檚 equal parts food haven and treasure hunt. One aisle might tempt you with bread still warm from the oven, while the next offers vintage records, hand-knit socks, or jars of local chutney that somehow end up in your bag. Butchers and bakers hold down the classics, while indie makers, booksellers, and florists keep things fresh. It鈥檚 ideal for piecing together a riverside picnic, grabbing a quirky souvenir, or scoring a hot lunch that won鈥檛 cost more than your bus fare.
Entry鈥檚 straight from the Market Place, and the vibe is as unfussy as the prices. It鈥檚 dry in winter, cool in summer, stroller- and grandparent-friendly, and just chaotic enough to be fun. Mornings offer the widest selection, and if you鈥檝e got a reusable bag handy, all the better鈥攑roduce here has a way of jumping in when you鈥檙e not looking. Most stalls take cards, but a couple of coins might score you a surprise treat.
Pair it with a look inside the Town Hall, a ramble along the River Wear, and the climb to Durham Cathedral, and you鈥檝e just wrapped up a day that hits local, scenic, and snacky in under three hours.
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Sight Name: Durham Market Hall
Sight Location: Durham, England (See walking tours in Durham)
Sight Type: Shopping
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Sight Location: Durham, England (See walking tours in Durham)
Sight Type: Shopping
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Durham, England
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Durham Introduction Walking Tour
According to the legend, it all started with a missing cow. Back in 995, a group of monks fleeing Viking raiders were hauling around the remains of Saint Cuthbert when their saintly cargo decided to stop moving. No matter how hard they tried, the bier wouldn鈥檛 budge鈥攗ntil a milkmaid chasing her lost dun cow wandered past. ("Dun" is a dull shade of brownish grey. ) The monks took the... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.6 Km or 1.6 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.6 Km or 1.6 Miles