High Street and Prince Bishops Place, Durham
Durham鈥檚 High Street doesn鈥檛 just take you places鈥攊t loops you in. Literally. The road arcs like a horseshoe from Silver Street to Saddler Street, curving toward the river before circling back with purpose. Along the way, you鈥檒l find a rotating lineup of shops鈥攂ig names, niche newcomers, and blink-and-you鈥檒l-miss-鈥檈m pop-ups. The sidewalks stay busy with a blend of locals, out-of-towners, and students trying to juggle shopping with studying.
Just a few minutes from Durham Castle is Prince Bishops Place, the city鈥檚 retail reboot built in the late 鈥�90s on what was once a multi-storey car park. The result was a polished shopping hub with more than forty outlets, including offbeat boutiques and familiar favorites. Think of it as a cathedral to commerce鈥攎inus the stained glass, plus a car park and reliable public transport links.
Together, the High Street and Prince Bishops Place pack serious shopping punch. And with their blend of medieval fa莽ades and modern storefronts, you get a good dose of Durham鈥檚 charm even while picking out socks. Who said retail and heritage can鈥檛 get along?
Just a few minutes from Durham Castle is Prince Bishops Place, the city鈥檚 retail reboot built in the late 鈥�90s on what was once a multi-storey car park. The result was a polished shopping hub with more than forty outlets, including offbeat boutiques and familiar favorites. Think of it as a cathedral to commerce鈥攎inus the stained glass, plus a car park and reliable public transport links.
Together, the High Street and Prince Bishops Place pack serious shopping punch. And with their blend of medieval fa莽ades and modern storefronts, you get a good dose of Durham鈥檚 charm even while picking out socks. Who said retail and heritage can鈥檛 get along?
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Sight Name: High Street and Prince Bishops Place
Sight Location: Durham, England (See walking tours in Durham)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Durham, England (See walking tours in Durham)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Durham, England
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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