Please advise of any special requirements for yourself and your guests when registering for the ceremony. You and your guests can also contact the Ceremonies Unit directly to discuss any special arrangements or accessibility issues, to gain advice or support as appropriate.
There is no public parking on Palace Green (the area between the Castle and the Cathedral). Durham city centre will be very busy on Congregation days.
There are various car parks situated around Durham, including Durham's Park and Ride service, and metered on-street parking.
If you or your guests have mobility issues, you can be dropped off at the top of Owengate (the road that leads to Palace Green) by car or taxi.
Limited disabled parking is available opposite the Teaching and Learning Centre.
On arrival, you need to collect your academic dress from the Teaching and Learning Centre.
We recommend that your guests collect their tickets from Guest Ticket Desk in the Teaching and Learning Centre.
Graduands gather in the Great Hall of University College/Castle and are lined up in procession order in the courtyard.
You will then process across Palace Green to the Cathedral. During the ceremony you will walk up 2 steps onto the stage to shake hands with the Presiding Officer before returning to their seats.
If you have any concerns with this process or may require assistance, contact the Ceremonies Unit.
Visitors to Durham are able to hire wheelchairs and electric scooters from Durham Shopmobility. Do contact them in good time as stock may be limited and is subject to availability.
Induction loop facilities are available throughout the seating areas in the Cathedral and those who require it should use the 'T' position on their hearing aid.
TV screens and speakers are installed throughout the Cathedral to support the enjoyment of the ceremony.
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