Durham Castle Family Fun Tours

Two tours will run on the day, at 1.45pm and 2.45pm.

Take a tour around one Durham's most significant historic buildings with your family. Our friendly tour guides will take you through the gatehouse and into heart of the historic building, where you will experience history and tales from 1000 years of living history.

Enjoy fun stories and activities throughout, a special quiz, and crafts and dressing up in our beautiful Great Hall at the end of your tour!

Built on the orders of William the Conqueror in the 1070s, Durham Castle began life as a motte-and-bailey castle. It soon became a palace to showcase the wealth of the Prince-Bishops whose semi-regal powers made them one of the most powerful political and military men in the country.

This tour is recommended for children aged 4-10 and their families.