Durham

A beautiful little town which I believe is ideal as a student campus. I actually prefer it to London.

The city is really pretty, with a Cathedral, a Castle and a river running through it which you can walk along through woodland and later in open space. The main street is cobbled and ends with a market square at the bottom with an outdoor market every weekend and an indoor market hall. There are loads of really nice places to eat - cafe's and restaurants. There are a reasonable number of shops - a Tesco in the market square and most of the high street clothing brands, including Topshop and Mountain Warehouse on the street, and more in the shopping centre - Prince Bishop's. Parking is available there for shopping. There is a small cinema and theatre, a swimming pool and escape rooms, however that is almost all for entertainment. The train station has really good links as it is on the London - Edinburgh line, and the train to Newcastle is less than 15 minutes. It is about a 10 minute walk to the city centre so is very accessible, and there is a bus stop about 5 minutes from the city centre.

Over all good I believe that is is a good place to visit as it had so much to see the shopping is good and the people are friendly

Such a lovely city that is not too big so that you feel swamped but big enough to have a decent variety. There’s all the shops you need as a student and shops that you don’t need if you want to avoid your overdraft! The nightlife is pretty good as well, despite not the massive variety of clubs, but the prices are great and I have many great nights. Absolutely love it already!

A quiet town with a lot of cute cafes, which is great for focusing on uni but if you’re looking for night life and entertainment, you might need to take a bus down to Newcastle

Durham is a wonderful and picturesque small city built around UNESCO world heritage sites such as the Durham Cathedral. It has a vibrant community of students and colleges and it also has nice little restaurants and cafes. A walk along the river or a boat-ride is also a requirement.

Plenty of places to eat and great bars for a night out with a wide range of prices so everyone can enjoy.

Perfect size town for a university, very easy to learn your way around in a short time so perfect for freshers who don't want to feel out of their depth. Loads of chain restaurants and some nice independent places as well. The nightlife is getting better every year, a club night every night of the week! Plus loads of college bars and other cocktail bars to socialise in! Shopping there are all the places for necessities and good size supermarkets in the area, for a real shopping trip you can take a short train to Newcastle or go to the Prince Bishop in Durham. It is quite an expensive town, especially considering how far north it is! But the experience is well worth it

Beautiful city however, not designed for student living, everything expensive even for where it is in the country. Nightclubs are poor. Only good thing is the pints are cheap but when paying £140 a week for a house it doesn't really make it worthwhile.

Durham is a small city with a small town centre which has many places to eat but not great for shopping. Generally value for money isn't great. Durham is a fairly expensive considering it is a student city.

Lots of bars and restaurants to socialise in. Clubs are not great - best to go to Newcastle. Pretty city with lots of history and societies to get involved with.

Durham is a very scenic and idyllic place to attend university, with a castle and cathedral and some lecture rooms in a UNESCO heritage site. However, if you're looking for the buzz of a city and on trend nightlife, Durham is more like a country village in comparison. My London borough is bigger than Durham City! If you're looking for a calmer version of Oxbridge however, look no further.

Durham is a lovely city to live in, with a traditional feel thanks to the old buildings and cobbled streets. There are lots of great places to eat, loads of cafes and a good selection of shops.

It is okay there are a few things to do, plenty of bars, a nice riverside walk but on the whole there are cities with far more things to do no that far away

Durham is unlike any other university due to its beautiful and tranquil location. Its departments are spread throughout the small city, often housed in historical buildings, allowing you to marvel at the wonderful place you have come to call home. The cathedral's splendor is visible from far away, allowing you to feel constantly connected to history as you wander along the Bailey, hike through the woods to the surrounding hills, or sip on drinks as a boat drifts down the river. There are myriad coffee shops to spend an afternoon studying in the warmth, sipping coffee as you glimpse students bundled up against the cold outside. Whilst there are few clubs, Durham is not without its options, although it's restaurants are where it really impresses. Enjoy the beautiful architecture of Hotel Indigo's restaurant, relax downstairs in the soft ambience of the Cellar Door's many candles, or travel further East cloaked by Zen's cherry blossom tree. For those who are more focused on nightlife, take the ten minute train to Newcastle, or the hour long train to Edinburgh, and find a whole new place to explore. You won't be disappointed by studying in Durham.

I loved Durham even before I came to university here. It's a small city so it's ideal for people who might not want to live in a big urban setting. There's a variety of restaurants and some variety in shops. It is quite expensive here though.

Durham is a small historic city with a large student population. There is an abundance of quaint cafes, shops and restaurants. The city is overlooked by a castle and characterised by the beautiful cathedral. Durham is more expensive than most of the North East but it is possible to find affordable food and things to do. There are lots of beautiful walks and exciting events, such as a lights festival or the miners’ gala.

Durham is such a beautiful city, it's homely and just what I need when I'm missing home. The university is dotted around the city which is always interesting when walking from one lecture to another, as you're never prepared for what you might face! From bundles of tourists to food festivals on the bridge. Durham is at its peak during winter, the scenery is breathtaking, better to see with the eyes than any picture could ever capture. The locals seem to enjoy the atmosphere of the students and are always on hand for knowing any hidden secrets that are protect from the publics eye, from hidden hang out spots to cute tea rooms located in the middle of know where.

Absolutely lovely location, in rolling hills with a large river that feels so peaceful when you're by it even if you're in the city centre. A bike ride from the beach as well.Absolutely lovely location, in rolling hills with a large river that feels so peaceful when you're by it even if you're in the city centre. A bike ride from the beach as well.Absolutely lovely location, in rolling hills with a large river that feels so peaceful when you're by it even if you're in the city centre. A bike ride from the beach as well.Absolutely lovely location, in rolling hills with a large river that feels so peaceful when you're by it even if you're in the city centre. A bike ride from the beach as well.Absolutely lovely location, in rolling hills with a large river that feels so peaceful when you're by it even if you're in the city centre. A bike ride from the beach as well.Absolutely lovely location, in rolling hills with a large river that feels so peaceful when you're by it even if you're in the city centre. A bike ride from the beach as well.

Durham is a wonderful city for studying at university. As one of the safest cities in the UK, there's no fear of walking the streets at night after going out. At the same time, it is beautiful with many small cafes and lots of history.

Durham is an absolutely beautiful city and the university is nestled right in the heart of it. The cathedral and castle are obvious highlights but all of the architecture including university buildings is lovely. It’s great to be in such a small place as you can walk everywhere (barely anyone brings a car) and everything is so easy to access. It also means you don’t feel stuck out on a campus somewhere, instead you are living in the heart of the city itself. Durham has plenty to do on a night out, college bars and dinners are a particular highlight, and there are plenty of bars and clubs (contrary to common belief). The food is also great- I’ve never been anywhere with such a high concentration of great coffee shops- and there are plenty of restaurants, some chains, some independent to Durham.

Nights out are boozy, but all clubs and bars close at 2am, which is pretty dead. Big obsession with sports due to a lack of anything else to do in Durham means there are a lot of rule-based nights out etc from sports teams, some of which are pretty entertaining. Prevalence of cocaine.

Durham itself is a lovely little city with beautiful buildings and picturesque bridges and alleyways. There is the Cathedral and the castle, although not much else to do in the city itself. The coast is near though, and Newcastle is only 15 minutes away by train, where there are cinemas, bowling and a wider range of restaurants. There are quite a few different places to eat in Durham itself, however quite a few are quite expensive on a student budget.

Durham is a beautiful city with lovely walks along by the river. The Cathedral and Castle also attract a lot of visitors. There are plenty of places to eat, quite a mixture of chains (pizza express, nando's etc) and lots of smaller cafes. Nights out leave a bit to be desired but only a short 15 minute train to Newcastle.