Durham

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

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

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

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.

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 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 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.

Durham is a very small city so sometimes for students it can feel very quiet. There are only a few clubs but lots of restaurants and cute cafes. Newcastle is only a 15 minute train ride away so there are plenty more opportunities on the doorstep!

Great value for money in regards to the cost of food/drinks/eating out but the cost of housing is so overpriced. Anything under £420 a month for a single room is cheap. Looking at around £500 a month is you want a large room close to the city centre.

Plenty of shops, pretty city. Great place to see other places in the area toI. Nightlife is a little lacking.

Durham is a lovely City in the North of England. It has great restaurants and some nice bars. It is very picturesque with beautiful scenery, a cathedral and castle in the centre. It is a student town and the city is divided up into colleges making it a great community. Shopping isnt great but the Metrocentre is closeby. Public transport is bad making it difficult to get to places outside of Durham but Newcastle has lots to do and it is only a 10 min train journey from the city centre.

Great city! Big shopping centre where you can find everything you need, lots of student-friendly places to eat and, of course, brilliant nights out!

There is an array of restaurants and bars within durham, as well as many different shops which are within a five minute drive from university which is pretty useful.

As a city, Durham is absolutely beautiful; it is small and very picturesque, with the cathedral at the centre of all the wonder. The clubs in Durham aren’t great, and they all close at 2am which is a bit early, but the pubs and bars are excellent. The Gala theatre is pretty good if you want to watch a movie, and there is the Durham market at the weekend which is rather good.

The nights out are actually far better than people make out to be. The shopping is basic but actually quite boutique. There are so many cafes and just beautiful

Food is okay, not much shopping, quite boring, not much to do, but accomodation is relatively cheap, transport is good, lots of free buses

Everything is very cheap lovely city with lots of very attractive historic monuenents but all the shops you need

A student city in close distance to Newcastle if you want a big night but on its own enough to focus on your degree without major distractions.

Great value for money in Durham, for the size of the city, the nightlife is very good and good value for money too. It’s very handy that Newcastle is nearby but to be honest, everything that’s a necessity is easy to find in Durham itself