| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Durham Castle - view from across the River Wear | |
| Location | Durham, England, United Kingdom |
| Part of | Durham Castle and Cathedral |
| Criteria | Cultural: (ii), (iv), (vi) |
| Reference | 370bis |
| Inscription | 1986 (10th Session) |
| Extensions | 2008 |
| Area | 8.79 ha (0.0339 sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 54°46′29″N 1°34′34″W / 54.77472°N 1.57611°W |
  Location of Durham Castle in County Durham | |
Durham Castle is a Norman castle in the city of Durham, England, which has been occupied since 1837 by University College, Durham after its previous role as the residence of the Bishops of Durham. Designated since 1986 as a cultural World Heritage Site in England, along with Durham Cathedral, the castle is open to the general public to visit, but only through guided tours, since it is in use as a working building and is home to over 100 students. The castle stands on top of a hill above the River Wear on Durham's peninsula, opposite Durham Cathedral (grid reference NZ274423).