Durham
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Study in Durham
The historic city of Durham is set in the North East of England and is where you will find Durham University.
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Durham University
Durham University is a collegiate community with nearly 20,000 students enrolled in a unique and historic setting. It roots date back to 1832 making it one of the oldest universities in England. It has a particular focus on research and its reputation for teaching has been recognised with a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework.
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Durham Student Life
In this beautiful city, students are well provided for. It is small but busy enough; a friendly place that has all the facilities you would expect from a thriving city.
Cost of Living
Living costs tend to be a bit cheaper in the North of England compared to the rest. It’s worth doing some research and this page on Durham University’s website is a good place to start.
Accommodation costs
Student accommodation costs range from £120 - £284 per week; the average is £179 per week.
Compare the average elsewhere: Manchester: £171/week, Birmingham: £173/week, London: £287/week.
(prices are for all purpose-built student accommodation (both private and university-owned) over the last 12 months, as listed on StudentCrowd)
The average price for:
A cheap meal at a restaurant: £12
A pint of beer: £3
A regular takeout coffee: £2.72
1L of milk: £0.82
A loaf of white bread: £0.83
Nights Out
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Klute: formerly named the worst club in Europe! Since then, they’ve cleaned up their act and although the music is as cheesy as ever, it is infamous among Durham students.
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Fancy a pint?
Durham is known more for its pubs than clubs, and for those who would prefer a proper pint of real ale and a shady pub corner, The Dun Cow, The Shakespeare or The Woodman Inn come highly recommended.
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Are you a fan of Gins? If you are, head over to Tin of Sardines! This bar has a wide selection of Gins and their employees are knowledgable so don't worry if you're a newbie to Gins. Not to mention, it is in a quirky setting, amazing for pre-drinks with your friends!
Eating Out
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Get your coffee fix at Flat White Kitchen. Known for its delicious coffee, cake and as the go-to brunch spot, it’s easy to see why it is a Durham favourite.
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Zen is a contemporary Thai and Pan-Asian restaurant that dishes up delicious food and, as an added bonus, Durham University students get 10% off.
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Shopping
Durham is well catered for when it comes to shopping. You’ll find big high street names such as H&M, Next, New Look and Jack Wills, to name a few. There are also a lot of independent places and a vibrant indoor market, perfect for picking up bargains and groceries whilst supporting local traders.
Days Out
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This area of the North Pennines is known for its amazing views and is a great place for stretching your legs and getting some fresh air. Try and find High Force, the highest unbroken waterfall in England with a 20 metre straight drop.
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Take a day trip to Newcastle. It's just 15 minutes on the train and costs less than a fiver if you book in advance. Check out all that Newcastle has to offer from museums and galleries to shopping and restaurants. Make it an overnight stay and experience one of the best nightlife spots in the UK.
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From Sunderland to Hartlepool, the Durham Heritage Coast is one of the most beautiful coastlines in England. There’s a coastal path that runs along most of it, with dramatic views looking out across the North Sea.
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Durham is best known for the history, so you can't miss the infamous cathedral! On a sunny day, why not tour the cathedral with your mates.
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In less than 2 hours on a train you can be in Edinburgh. Explore the magnificent historical landmarks in the city, check out their superb shopping and make the most of the fantastic pubs and restaurants. Of course, there is the Fringe Festival that takes place in August which is worth coming back to uni early for.
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Good stuff and good teaching team read more
Durham is very sm...
Durham is very small but has an excellent cafe and restaurant scene. There is a variety of clubs, two of which are free to enter. The supermarkets are sparse in the centre as well as being much cheaper out of town. There is some public transport but the university could do more to make it more effective. There is a wide variety of shops in the centre where most students can find what they need. read more
Durham is tiny, b...
Durham is tiny, but a lot of fun once you lean into that read more
Mostly N/A but th...
Mostly N/A but the busses are fine. read more
Rent us getting m...
Rent us getting more expensive but the town itself is lovely. read more
enjoy your life i...
enjoy your life in a peaceful town. read more
Very pretty place...
Very pretty place but expensive and limited things to do read more
Good place to liv...
Good place to live, quaint town. read more
You really can’t...
You really can’t find a place where you can say ‘get what you pay for’ all houses are overpriced and increasingly expensive. Although there are good number of restaurants and cafes, options aren’t many, even for delivery. Buses and uber are the transportation around the city, in addition to rail stations that get you to city’s like Newcastle. There are limited shops for clothes in the city center. The cost of living ruin my university Experience. read more
The public transp...
The public transport is not frequent and vast but yet prices keep increasing read more
really expensive...
really expensive but lots of food variety read more
Durham is quite a...
Durham is quite a nice place to live read more
The buses always...
The buses always delay and the app does not predict arrive time accurately. read more
Public buses alwa...
Public buses always late, only few grocery stores in the center of town. Always can meet Somebody drunk in night in street, need to take more than 30 mins bus to one of the largest groceries store read more
Public transporta...
Public transportation is not very punctual, but the safety factor is quite high. read more
Public transport...
Public transport is extremely unreliable, and attracts a scary crowd of people. Wouldn’t recommend using the buses after dark read more
Buses are slow, b...
Buses are slow, bad frequency. Always delayed and always cancelled. Worst on weekends read more
Durham is a welco...
Durham is a welcoming and human city. Although he is not big, he meets the needs of people read more
Durham is a very...
Durham is a very small place and so in terms of shops, eating out and night life, it does not compare to bigger cities. I personally enjoy the quieter life in a smaller place but that’s down to personal preferences. Because it’s so small however, it does mean that we don’t have a supermarket in the city and the shops take advantage of this and they raise prices because they know students will have to shop there. Unfortunately this, along with pretty high rents in the city, means it is quite expensive for a student to live in Durham. However, the city itself is a beautiful place and everything is walkable which is very convenient. read more
Safe town & very...
Safe town & very good nightlife read more
it is very save i...
it is very save if we want to go out at night read more
Don’t take public...
Don’t take public transport, not applicable read more
A lovely small an...
A lovely small and quaint city with a lot of history. read more
Durham is good fo...
Durham is good for studying there is not much of facilities that distract students read more
Student friendly...
Student friendly in terms of safety but not many options read more
Too expensive whe...
Too expensive when eating outside read more
An expensive uni...
An expensive uni town, but somewhat expected given the ratio of private to state school education. Going out options are plentiful and lots of shopping is available on the Bailey or in the industrial park. read more
Very expensive pl...
Very expensive place to live with both housing and food shops continuously increasing - stunning city with good transport links to the surrounding area though read more
Good location, cl...
Good location, close to Newcastle read more
Durham doesn't ha...
Durham doesn't have a lot of entertainment, with limited options for weekend and holiday entertainment. Fortunately, it is easy to get to where you want to go by bus or train (although strikes often affect travel). read more
It was a serene t...
It was a serene town and good place to develop deep and close friendship read more
Really nice count...
Really nice county with beautiful views read more
Need more superma...
Need more supermarket!£/££:):£/£/) read more
Quiet town for st...
Quiet town for study, and friendly people read more
Quiet and clean s...
Quiet and clean small city and good views read more
Small cute city t...
Small cute city that feels homely read more
Small town with a...
Small town with all the necessities and a vibrant night life read more
Bus always delay,...
Bus always delay, and I met several racist people five times after I came here ( I just came here a half year) read more
Greatest town for...
Greatest town forever! Living cost is really low for me read more
It’s a very nice...
It’s a very nice city. Very nice nightlife. There is not much going on but it’s still enjoyable. The only thing is so many places close so early including clubs and bars. But it’s understandable since it’s a student city as well. Still, it would have been nice for stores and restaurants to stay open longer. read more
The bus links to...
The bus links to Sunderland from here are regular it does take a while but. Living here is like living in a fairy tale read more
Durham doesn't ha...
Durham doesn't have many great facilities. Buses are not regular and often come late or don't show up at all. Campus is really spread out as well so you'll find yourself trying to make a 15min journey in 5 min between lectures read more
A lovely small ci...
A lovely small city with a lot of beautiful architecture and history behind it. read more
Cost of living is...
Cost of living is not too high. Town center can satisfy most entertainment requirements. If you want to get something more interesting, take train or bus and go to Newcastle. Very fast. read more
It’s really too e...
It’s really too expensive for what it is. Not much to do outside of the university. read more
Durham is small a...
Durham is small and beautiful. Full of history and nature. read more
The transport sys...
The transport systems aren’t always reliable but the restaurants and cafes are cute, quaint and satisfying. The night life on the other hand is a bit tepid, however, Newcastle is only a 5 minute train ride away for a better experience. read more
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Lovely city, very...
Lovely city, very friendly people, and very convenient for student life. It is relatively small, beautiful and gorgeously green. Although there isn’t too many too diverse takeout and nightlife places, a 7-min train can take you to Newcastle, which is a much larger and busier city. read more
it would be a nic...
it would be a nice city if it didn’t have the uni in it. read more
The city is Lucky...
The city is Lucky Newcastle is close by. read more
The town is quite...
The town is quite small and mostly filled with students but does seem cultured and has nice architecture read more
Durham is conside...
Durham is considerably expensive for a small city in the north, and the cost of living crisis only adds to the extortionate rent prices that were already in place. read more
Durham is a very...
Durham is a very pleasant city to live in. There is a large variety of eating places. There are also plenty of buses, but they’re only on schedule half the time. If you do not drink, Durham isn’t great. There is a bowling alley and cinema, but they are pretty expensive. Luckily Newcastle is only a read more
small quiet town...
small quiet town but there’s enough entertainment read more
Really good place...
Really good place for study, but there is a shortage of facility for entertainment and shopping area read more
Durham’s a quiet...
Durham’s a quiet and peaceful location with a sense of community. While it does not have many options for international cuisine, it does have really nice and aesthetic places to dine. The Cathedral is also a beautiful! read more
Lovely wee town t...
Lovely wee town to study in as a student - everything is within walking distance and there is lots to get involved in. Not quite as many shops as you might like, but there is a good town market and lots of places to grab coffee read more
Great great great...
Great great great great great great. read more
Durham is a wonde...
Durham is a wonderful city with lots of cafes and restaurants and since I have lived here has had lots of wonderful events! read more
good value for mo...
good value for money in most places. eating out doesn't break the bank. the nightlife is a bit eh, but doing college bar crawls is better read more
beautiful place t...
beautiful place to study, can walk everywhere read more
It’s a beautiful...
It’s a beautiful and historical place to live. read more
Buses either run...
Buses either run late or don't come at all. What a joke. Prices are not too bad given that it's located in one of the poorest regions in England. read more
Durham is a reall...
Durham is a really small town, so the choices are limited for eating out and shopping. read more
Durham is a beaut...
Durham is a beautiful tight knit town. Just like any town it has its drawbacks, such as unreliable transportation. read more
Beautiful village...
Beautiful village , I like it! read more
High cost of livi...
High cost of living, everything is so expensive, anticipate similar costs of living to London. read more
Great trains (whe...
Great trains (when running), great history, some parts going through gentrification read more
Durham is a lovel...
Durham is a lovely student town, you can get the basic stuff that you need in the town. The view is amazing. read more
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Durham is a peace...
Durham is a peaceful place and it has its own characteristic, which make students chill out. read more
A place for study...
A place for study and living,very quite town,but every daily needs can be fulfilled.And a nice place for students to get deeper research. read more
Durham is a very...
Durham is a very expensive city but small and cute and nice read more
It is a small tow...
It is a small town which is not so convenient. read more
Durham is a very...
Durham is a very pleasant town with beautiful surroundings and the local people are very friendly and welcoming. I feel very comfortable and peaceful living in here. read more
A Lovely city for...
A Lovely city for students to explore. read more
It is a very quie...
It is a very quiet and beautiful city with supermarkets and restaurants to meet my needs, although there is no busy shopping area and shopping is not very convenient. It is a good city to live and study in read more
Durham as a city...
Durham as a city is a bit small so that might affect the overall experience however Durham is super clean and people are very kind. read more
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Durham is fun if...
Durham is fun if you know a lot of people. Lovely and small but there are too many students read more
Nice place to stu...
Nice place to study and people are nice too read more
good public trans...
good public transport， good shopping read more
usually quiet (wh...
usually quiet (which i prefer) however weekends can be lively - a lovely city to live in. read more
Great location! N...
Great location! No complaints. A warm city to live in read more
Everything is fin...
Everything is fine and fine and fine read more
Convenient, comfo...
Convenient, comfortable, relaxing read more
It’s too expensiv...
It’s too expensive on living! The public transportation like bus always behind the schedule. But overall it is safe in Durham, people in Durham are friendly to the international student! read more
Quite inconvenien...
Quite inconvenient place to live read more
Very inconvenient...
Very inconvenient and expensive. Local people are not that nice. Way worse that Newcastle read more
The bus allocatio...
The bus allocation time is too long and the prices are expensive. But it has a beautiful scenery. I think town security needs to be improved. read more
It's a very warm...
It's a very warm place, people here are very friendly. Actually it's not a big place but it promotes relationships, safety and convenience, a sense of belonging. read more
A very beautiful...
A very beautiful city, people are nice read more
Durham is a beaut...
Durham is a beautiful town where you can be yourself. Hang out with friends when you're okay and feed the birds by the river. The only inconvenience is that there are too few supermarkets in the city center, which is not very convenient for life. read more
Prices in Durham...
Prices in Durham are not very low, especially when you go to restaurants. However, taking the bus is very cheap, especially when you can buy tickets with your student card. read more
Accommodation cos...
Accommodation costs are generally quite high when not subsidised by the uni and not many shops and restaurants. Public transport is accessible and regular. read more
Good good good go...
Good good good good good good good read more
Lack of shopping...
Lack of shopping center and bus is often delay read more
Need more Chinese...
Need more Chinese restaurants! The overall shopping experience is fine, just have everything that is needed for living here read more
Overall it’s a ve...
Overall it’s a very enchanting city, though a bit too small and crowded when terms begin…. read more
A place suitable...
A place suitable for walking and doing things slowly and smoothly. A little drawback to this city is that the living cost has gone up slightly insanely this year. read more
Really good place...
Really good place for students to stay read more
It is very good a...
It is very good and I have a good experience and I can have a good rest to support my good study and better wellbeing. read more
The staffs are so...
The staffs are so nice here and I have a good time in here. read more
People are nice a...
People are nice and friendly.environment is nice. read more
The city is beaut...
The city is beautiful it is good read more
Well, there’s no...
Well, there’s no shops except accessorize, boots, next… I wish there’re more shops and clubs. But there’s something good: save money read more
Lovely little tow...
Lovely little town, good for retirement, but housing price is too high read more
Small town with m...
Small town with many family based business read more
Good good good go...
Good good good good good good good read more
Durham as a whole...
Durham as a whole is not too big, but it meets the basic needs of life and is very easy to get to Newcastle. Overall the cost of living is not too high, the bus service is frequent and fairly easy to get around, and there are plenty of bars for a night out. The only downside is that there is not much shopping and not many good restaurants to choose from. read more
Durham it’s a sma...
Durham it’s a small and peace city. I really enjoy the views in there. It’s a good city for me to study as there don’t have too much noise. The people live i there are also friendly. read more
Durham is a lovel...
Durham is a lovely town that I will be very sad to leave. read more
Not very convenie...
Not very convenient not very convenient read more
U can find everyt...
U can find everything u need in Durham read more
Good place to liv...
Good place to live, I totally enjoy my living experience here as a student. So I absolutely love this place read more
Access to durham...
Access to durham station and walkability generally are good, shopping is adequate read more
Public transport...
Public transport is there but unreliable, the city centre is beautiful but has no real shops and quite a few vacant shops. The cost of living in Durham is high especially the accommodation in the past 2 years. read more
The environment o...
The environment of Durham is better than many other countries that I have went read more
Great place to me...
Great place to meet people and is like it’s own little bubble read more
Not really sure a...
Not really sure as I don’t go out read more
It is a beautiful...
It is a beautiful town with beautiful scenery and convenient transportation, but there are not many places for entertainment read more
Durham is a wonde...
Durham is a wonderful place to live. Although it‘s not big. It still really convenient to buy things that we need read more
SOMETIMES IT IS A...
SOMETIMES IT IS A LITTLE BIT EXPENSIVE TO BUY THINGS IN DURHAM, BUT IT IS OK. read more
A small town But...
A small town But got everything. You won't be hesitate to study here. read more
It is a peaceful...
It is a peaceful and beautiful city！ read more
It’s a small and...
It’s a small and lovely city. It’s quiet and safe. It is a good place for college students to learn and enjoy their lifes. read more
Although not as l...
Although not as large as London, Durham is the best town for retired people like me. I love it. read more
It’s a small town...
It’s a small town, so less entertainment but really good for studying. All the people here are really nice . read more
Shopping area is...
Shopping area is quite adequate, not too safe to go out at night read more
bus timing is alw...
bus timing is always unreliable and always get cancelled read more
A decent place to...
A decent place to live, nothing to complain about read more
It is very quiet...
It is very quiet and peaceful, with a good learning environment and living environment. And there also has a beautiful natural environment that can bring me a good mood everyday. read more
Durham is a beaut...
Durham is a beautiful and quiet town, and the people are very friendly and welcoming, which makes me feel comfortable here and I really enjoy my life here. read more
Only £1 for daily...
Only £1 for daily bus ticket. Small shopping centre but enough. It gets quite expensive for living, but still reasonable price read more
I love living in...
I love living in Durham - it's beautiful and homely. Cost of living is currently increasing exponentially, however, this is the case all over the country. Shopping is limited, though Newcastle is a mere 10-minute train journey away. That said, there are many quaint local businesses with lots of cute items for gifts. read more
Quiet and peacefu...
Quiet and peaceful in the north of the UK read more
Nice city with ex...
Nice city with excellent public transport services read more
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nice place，nice s...
nice place，nice scenery，nice people here，peaceful place，enjoy it. read more
Nice pleasant cit...
Nice pleasant city. Nightlife could be better read more
A very safe city...
A very safe city to live and people are always nice read more
Great city full w...
Great city full with lively students. Not too much to do but that’s compensated by the lovely views all around town. read more
Durham does not h...
Durham does not have much to do and is limited in terms of quality of stores, restaurants, bars and clubs. read more
Durham can be bor...
Durham can be boring at times but if you have the right people around can be very fun read more
Small little town...
Small little town in England, friendly locals read more
Lovely little tow...
Lovely little town with virtually everything in it. Really good for a small town like that read more
well place to liv...
well place to live. i love supermarkets read more
Very expensive wi...
Very expensive with accommodation and food, not many great food spots, range of entertainment and activities very limited (pretty much just clubbing), and the buses - probably the most frustrating public transportation I've ever dealt with!! Also, not very diverse and classism is an issue. Good things - the history, the cathedral, the nature, easily walkable. read more
Good place to sta...
Good place to stay in. The cost of living is ok, although slightly more expensive than Newcastle, but the environment is so much nicer. Over here you wouldn’t find it hard to get your daily needs in town, although you probably cannot have that kinda big-city shopping experience here. read more
May have few choi...
May have few choices for the food, but you will learn how to cook yourself! read more
The town is quite...
The town is quite too expensive for what it offers. read more
Durham is the per...
Durham is the perfect little cute town. Except the castle/cathédrale, pubs, night clubs and restaurant, there is anything. I personally liked it. The town is really well deserved by bus/train tho! I have been able to go everywheee in the UK (except Ireland ofc) by the railway and it’s quite cheap (especially when you have the Railcard) read more
Although it is no...
Although it is not a big city, I really love it because of the beautiful natural views in the campus and the unique experience in my college. read more
It was a enjoyabl...
It was a enjoyable experience to live in Durham read more
Good for students...
Good for students who want to have international experience read more
In my experience...
In my experience so far I'd say olay. read more
The school enviro...
The school environment is good read more
Durham is a great...
Durham is a great place to live. Everyone here is friendly and there are people who compliment you on how you dress. They are generous with praise. read more
Very happy and de...
Very happy and delighted experience read more
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Durham is lovely...
Durham is lovely little city. Supermarket shops are only small ones in the city centre unless you want to drive or catch a bus to bigger superstores for better prices and more variety of options. Clothes shopping is hard with many shops closing down but it has plenty of restaurants with a wide variety to pick from. There are plenty of pubs/bars to enjoy a night out but is often quite busy with long wait times due to the amount of students trying to order. Great city with amazing views and walks. read more
Its a good enviro...
Its a good environment. It's a very calm town with lots of social spaces. There are so many places to chill. read more
It is nice and co...
It is nice and comfortable. Everything you need is close by and everyone is friendly and approachable as well. It is a community of helpers and Givers who make you feel welcomed irrespective of cultural diversity. read more
Durham is overall...
Durham is overall a very nice place to live, there're plenty of cafes, restaurants, pubs etc, word of mouth says the night life is quite decent too. It can be a little bit busy during the day in the market square when everyone is going to and from lessons but generally it's not too bad read more
All a bit more ex...
All a bit more expensive then the general north east and eateries are quite boujee read more
small and quiet c...
small and quiet city with beautiful views read more
Ok so housing is...
Ok so housing is mad expensive. The big shops are a trek away but you can get the bus. Love the nights out and lots of restaurants read more
A quiet city and...
A quiet city and little to do, great if you like peaceful places read more
Very nice city, q...
Very nice city, quaint and small, yet has a lot for students to do read more
Very good shoppin...
Very good shopping spots nearby with alot of convenience stores read more
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Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm a good city read more
A friendly town w...
A friendly town with many convenient shopping places read more
Compared to the S...
Compared to the South East England/London the cost of living is always going to be good but public transport is a couple of pounds a day and because you actually walk everywhere, that saves a lot of money. My rent for a two bed (1single 1 double) terraced house with a spacious lounge/ kitchen in the viaduct area is £120 per person per week plus electricity, water and wifi. I would say that price is average. A 10 minute, £5 return train to Newcastle is always an option if you need to do a big clothes/tech shop but there are some lovely places in Durham for more unique items. read more
Buses are a bit u...
Buses are a bit unreliable but you can go anywhere for £1 for the day. Cafes are good but expect to queue for the good ones. Can be a bit expensive to eat out but great customer service and usually a student discount. read more
It’s beautiful bu...
It’s beautiful but it’s not so convient read more
it near to the ce...
it near to the center of Stockton and yoi can easy to get the things you needed read more
Great town to liv...
Great town to live in. Quiet, safe and lovely views. read more
It’s all fairly g...
It’s all fairly good so can’t complain read more
Very warm and lov...
Very warm and lovely people, many natural and parks within walking distance, perfect for students read more
The city is small...
The city is small but very safe and good for studying. read more
I seldom take pub...
I seldom take public transport. read more
Haven't been arou...
Haven't been around much, so its hard to say read more
The public transp...
The public transport is useful. All areas around are well connected. Would like it if there were increased night services. read more
Not the most conv...
Not the most convenient town but still has everything you need. It’s also 12 minutes away from Newcastle by train so no problem. read more
It is a lovely ci...
It is a lovely city, yet, it is expensive. read more
Durham is a small...
Durham is a small town, it is a perfect student town with a huge cafe culture, and the university being the main part of the city. Although there is not much shopping to do, big cities like Newcastle or York are just a short train ride away! It is perfect in a sense that the city u live in, will really help you concentrate on your studies as well as helping you be a part of a large academic community. read more
Public transport...
Public transport can be faster but everything else is great read more
No cheap stores l...
No cheap stores like Aldi and Lidl, just tesco express. Me no likey. read more
Great place to li...
Great place to live! Had much fun read more
There are a train...
There are a train station in a walking distance which nice read more
I love Durham cit...
I love Durham city and all its public footpaths! Love the cathedral and Castle. Every piece of it! read more
Chinese take away...
Chinese take away is really expensive！！ read more
Durham is a very...
Durham is a very peaceful town and good for studying. However, the public transport is not so convenient and the life here tend to be a bit flat. read more
Love Durham count...
Love Durham county very nice view with historical buildings. read more
Durham is a small...
Durham is a small town, and it has its own benefits. I love staying there and experience a town-life. But there isn’t much to do or shop read more
The cost of livin...
The cost of living is pretty low comparing to other cities. Overall, it helps you save lots of money. read more
Durham is a beaut...
Durham is a beautiful city, with a historical background ( cathedral, castle). That’s a lovely place for students who enjoy walking and running read more
Durham is a very...
Durham is a very small, but equally beautiful town. read more
small, clean, and...
small, clean, and comfortable town read more
Durham is a quite...
Durham is a quite small place which is very good and healthy environment for studying. It is very close (12 minutes by train) to Newcastle which is a big city that can be an entertainment option for a lot of students. read more
Relatively small,...
Relatively small, easy to live a distance away, bad traffic though. read more
Relatively cheap...
Relatively cheap to live. Small town, so limited shopping options. Surprising choice and quality when it comes to nights out. read more
Somewhat pricy an...
Somewhat pricy and there is not much to do but Newcastle is nearby. Transport is not the best either read more
The scenery is gr...
The scenery is great and the town is small and delicate read more
Will miss it here...
Will miss it here, excellent place to live read more
Durham is a nice...
Durham is a nice little town. Because of the covid, it is difficult to give a review on the quality of life, as all shops and restaurants have been closed for most of the year. The food was quite affordable, and the town is nice to walk around in . read more
A convenient plac...
A convenient place to live with everything within walking distance. A beautiful town. Quite high cost of living for the quality of housing however. read more
Durham is incredi...
Durham is incredibly expensive living-wise and the public transportation is really, really bad. On the other hand, restaurants and pubs are quite nice, although the real interesting nightlife is in Newcastle. It’s a nice city to study in though. read more
Durham is cheaper...
Durham is cheaper than most major cities, which is great for students. read more
Beautiful town, n...
Beautiful town, nice place to study. read more
Durham is a good...
Durham is a good place to live and study. Local amenities are enough. The river walks and the countryside walks around the city are enjoyable. read more
Lovely little tow...
Lovely little town for studying and living. Especially good for people who love their quiet and relaxing times. Got a few pretty parks and lovely little shopping streets. Near Newcastle where you can get most thing you want. read more
I didn’t get much...
I didn’t get much opportunities to go out due to COVID read more
I stay right in t...
I stay right in the middle of Durham city at dunholm house accommodation and the life here is really good. It’s quite scenic with little pubs around every corner read more
Not a big city, B...
Not a big city, But it is ok if you don't need a modern lifestyle. It is relatively safe, and this is why I like this city. read more
Everything goes r...
Everything goes right after lockdown read more
Small town with r...
Small town with rich history, Durham cathedral and castle is beautiful, ppl are all nice and friendly here. read more
It is a small tow...
It is a small town. Because of the lockdown, there is nothing much to say. read more
Beautiful city, h...
Beautiful city, hardly any shops read more
Durham has nice p...
Durham has nice places to go but the bus system is subpar read more
Beautiful town, a...
Beautiful town, although not a lot to do. Nights out are small scale things but college bars definitely help with that. read more
there are fewer p...
there are fewer places to go shopping, but there are a full range of commodity stores read more
lovely place to d...
lovely place to do a hard and busy course read more
go elsewhere this...
go elsewhere this uni is shitttttttttttt read more
The town is prett...
The town is pretty small and empty not much here read more
Amazing city but...
Amazing city but experience ruined by tyrannical government, feels like being in East Berlin read more
this place is ver...
this place is very nice and silence read more
Located at place...
Located at place which nothing is nearby read more
It is very conven...
It is very convenient when I need to go shopping and the transport is convenient read more
I live just outsi...
I live just outside the main city, yet the area is still very friendly, safe and convenient. It's very easy to find great food of all types. Public transport here connects to every place students would want to visit. read more
Amazing and peace...
Amazing and peaceful city. So many places to visit and eat in! read more
All round good ci...
All round good city to live in (Nights out and public transport not applicable to me currently) read more
Lovely town. Allo...
Lovely town. Allow you to focus on the study. Not boring anymore with cinema and sports centre. read more
Beautiful town an...
Beautiful town and nice people read more
Beautiful area wi...
Beautiful area with stunning views. Cheap accommodation up north, though some overpriced student housing. A range of restaurants though no MacDonald’s. read more
The city is expen...
The city is expensive and beautiful read more
The scenery in du...
The scenery in durham is so beautiful that I enjoy it every day. Prices are not high. Shopping or eating in restaurants is affordable. The transportation is convenient and more cost-effective for students. read more
City looks nice,...
City looks nice, but too small for me read more
Durham City is a...
Durham City is a lovely city. It is not large but it almost provides everything you want, even though the shops in the city centre are not big too. The living cost is relatively lower than in other cities. The bus routines cover every conner. read more
The Durham bubble...
The Durham bubble truly does exist. There is an entrenched divide between locals and students which is highly uncomfortable and the university is doing nothing to address it. read more
A lovely place to...
A lovely place to live. You really feel that it is a student city. Really positive read more
Very lovely small...
Very lovely small town, nice and quiet. It is not suitable if you want a very lively city to live in, but a wonderful place if you like somewhere quiet and beautiful. read more
Public transport...
Public transport is completely affordable. Also if you don't like big cities it's perfect. read more
The cost of livin...
The cost of living is extortionate. Living in a house after first year is very over priced, paying up to £140 a week for a single room. The standard of housing is also very bad but rent is very expensive. Transport links are great, and the bus is £1 all day. Nights out are standard, but the city has a great vibe, especially with the college bars. read more
Lots of nice rest...
Lots of nice restaurants. Clubs close early though read more
Nice small city,...
Nice small city, not many shops read more
Awful night out,...
Awful night out, better off goin mewcastle read more
Rarely need publi...
Rarely need public transport as everything is so central. Durham is a smaller city which has enough shops for me, but not enough for others and they get an 8 minute train to Newcastle. read more
Really cute town,...
Really cute town, nice cathedral read more
Really nice area,...
Really nice area, if you want a cheap house though you need to act fast. There are very few and the cost is rising. Most houses will start at 90 pppw I managed to get mine for 85. read more
It is a typical E...
It is a typical English city, i am not too sure what else to compare it to. read more
Nice town - bit q...
Nice town - bit quiet and small for a university city. read more
As you would expe...
As you would expect when living in a city, the cost of living is a little higher but its not too noticeable. There are loads of fantastic places to eat out with lots of very easily accessible transport links. There are some good options when it comes to nights out (especially bars). However as Durham can be a quiet city, if you would rather a more wild night out, it is very easy to get to Newcastle (a larger city with more nightlife very close by). Both Durham and Newcastle have student nights every week which makes nights out a little more affordable too. read more
I prefer to go to...
I prefer to go to Newcastle for shopping read more
Durham is a small...
Durham is a small city; everything is convenient but does not have many choices in terms of shopping. Also, a little bit expensive. read more
the town is can b...
the town is can be very peaceful but little place to shop read more
Durham is more su...
Durham is more suitable for study, shopping and entertainment is not much, and the cost is relatively low, but the transportation is convenient, so it is not inconvenient to go to other places read more
It’s near superma...
It’s near supermarkets in the city center. It’s convenient for me to live read more
Great town for st...
Great town for studying !!!!!!! read more
There are a lot o...
There are a lot of different countries’ cuisines, this place is really beautiful and there is railway station and bus Station read more
Dun Holm House is...
Dun Holm House is near to the train station. I often go to Newcastle for eating, playing and shopping. Quiet convenient. read more
This is a quite a...
This is a quite and tranquil town. Good for study and good for life read more
Love dun Holm Hou...
Love dun Holm House is perfect read more
very expensive st...
very expensive student housing, and well below good standard, students expected to live in inadequate accommodation, it is a big problem in Durham. Lots of takeaway places but many have poor food hygiene, and are overpriced. Hard to find somewhere offering nice food, reasonably priced, that is not a chain. A few standard nightclubs and pubs but a divide between locals and students haunts. A shopping centre, but for a better experience you would likely need to go to Newcastle or Sunderland. I only go into Durham for basics/top up shop, not to browse. Buses are fairly regular but it depends which route. read more
Not many shops bu...
Not many shops but enough for daily life! read more
Bus can be very d...
Bus can be very delay. No place to shop. However it’s peaceful overall. read more
Very small with l...
Very small with little to do after the first few weeks. Large food shops are a bus journey away from the centre, with the smaller food shops in the centre being very busy at all times. Rent is very expensive for poor housing. Shopping is okay in the centre, but the larger shopping areas are a bus journey away. read more
Pretty standard f...
Pretty standard for a student town read more
The small town is...
The small town is quiet and peaceful. read more
Public transport...
Public transport is slow and sometimes late but it is cheap. read more
I believe that IC...
I believe that ICC, Durham is an ideal place — with the right expertise, guidance, resource and environment — for me to pursue PhD research read more
Durham is a good...
Durham is a good little city, a blend of modern and old. It’s small and there’s some shopping, but if you really want good shopping you can just pop on the train 10 min north to Newcastle. Stores and restaurants close early sometimes but there’s usually at least a few things open if you’re hungry late at night. read more
Durham is a small...
Durham is a small town. most of time , people can go anywhere by walk. The bus is hard to wait and usually delay. read more
A beautiful place...
A beautiful place, with a lovely river which makes you relax and helps to focus your thoughts on something else than the dooming deadlines. A bit expensive but it is worth it after all when you think of what a unique experience you get. read more
Great place, tons...
Great place, tons of nature and DOGS! People are generally quite nice and a variety of shops. Public transport is available at a not too bad price plus there is a taxi service and a train station right in town so that's always a plus, but generallly if you're a student you can just walk to all the places you need to at most with 30 mins of walking max. read more
Everything is goo...
Everything is good apart from the Bus service. There are 3 (or more?) different bus companies all running at their own times and never where you need them to be... read more
Durham the beauti...
Durham the beautiful piece of nature and you can see more than that. read more
Very convenient f...
Very convenient for daily supplies read more
Great town, altho...
Great town, although bus transport is very limited. read more
Great connections...
Great connections to Newcastle for all your shopping and going out needs. A small but nice selection of clubs and loads of very cheap college bars. Very expensive housing, cheap food. read more
Not care much abo...
Not care much about Nights out read more
rubbish for shopp...
rubbish for shopping klute is the best read more
Nights out a bit...
Nights out a bit dull at times, only because durham is a rather small town read more
A cute, cozy city...
A cute, cozy city, Durham can appeal to all- the culturally inclined (with an eclectic mix of local restaurants, cafes, and of course the cathedral), the sporting inclined (with acres of sports fields and facilities), and night owls (the clubbing scene is a true experience, with no night complete without a trip to the infamous Klute). read more
Pints are £1.60 a...
Pints are £1.60 and Klute has the quaddie. Need I say more? read more
It's very small s...
It's very small so there's no need for public transport as you can walk everywhere! As it's small there's not a lot of choice of clubs, the bars are good though and very reasonable in price. read more
Cheap city with l...
Cheap city with lots of possibilities read more
Small town with a...
Small town with a lot packed in read more
Durham is costly....
Durham is costly. Like anywhere, there are properties and places to eat that cost less than the average, but the average rent is above £100p/w... Not receiving the financial help that London students receive, it proved to be a tight three years. However, this is one of the most beautiful places I've been lucky enough to experience. Walk in any direction and beautiful woodland, hills, and the river Wear shape the land... and your life. Durham is a very spiritual place, and I've not identified any close substitutes having shared the experience with friends from elsewhere. Public transport is inessential, as the walk from one side of the city to the other can easily take 15-20 minutes walk. There are buses going anywhere you might like to go in the area, as well as a free bus to Stockton campus. Nights out are mixed: opt for the student bars and clubs, or go for the local pub scene. The two mix in the large clubs: Lloyd's and Loveshack. Shopping has only the essentials-Newcastle is best. read more
Some great nights...
Some great nights out in Klute... Many places to eat and as it's northern, nice and cheap! read more
Everything is wal...
Everything is walkable, town is beautiful , great nights out , great restaurants read more
Small town with l...
Small town with lots of cafes and restaurants read more
Small and sometim...
Small and sometimes limiting, but a beautiful city. read more