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Postage stamps are available across Durham at post offices, newsagents and supermarkets. To post a package or small souvenirs, drop into a post office — you can find your nearest branch on their official website. Post offices are generally open Monday to Friday 9am–5:30pm and Saturday 9am–12:30pm.

Useful Information

  • Address: Durham Post Office, Durham Market Hall, 22-23 Market Place, Durham
  • Phone: +44 191 386 9103
  • More Info: www.postoffice.co.uk
  • Address: Mon, Tue, Thu & Sat 10am–3pm; Wed 10am–5pm; Fri 10am–4pm; Sun closed

Tourist Information

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Teesside International Airport (MME)
Durham and the surrounding area are served by Teesside International Airport. This small and friendly international airport regularly sees 1 million passengers per year and is located 30 kilometres from Durham city and close to many of the attractions this region has to offer. There are numerous bus services you can use to reach the …
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Railway
Durham city has a well-connected railway station for both local and nationwide destinations. Train services are provided by four companies: London North Eastern Railway (LNER), CrossCountry, TransPennine Express and Northern Trains. You can phone the National Rail Enquiry Line for up-to-date …
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Best Time to Visit
Durham, typical of Northeast England, experiences quite a bit of precipitation, particularly from November to February. Spring or late winter are excellent times to visit, offering an alternative to the summer peak temperatures. July is also a great month to explore the city, especially during the Durham Brass Festival. This event features string bands …
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Public Transport
While the station is on a hill just a 10-minute walk from the city centre, there are regular buses between the two. Durham Cathedral Bus service links the Cathedral, Rail Station, Bus Station, Car and Coach Parks and operates every 20 …
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Taxi
There are few of the famous Black ‘Hackney’ taxis in Durham, but plenty of mini cabs to choose from. There are taxi ranks at the Rail and Bus Stations, outside the Prince Bishops and Gates Shopping Centres, and at Market …
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Post
Postage stamps are available across Durham at post offices, newsagents and supermarkets. To post a package or small souvenirs, drop into a post office — you can find your nearest branch on their official website. Post offices are generally open Monday to Friday 9am–5:30pm and Saturday …
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Pharmacy
All medication is readily available, either over the counter or on prescription. Boots Chemist has numerous outlets in Durham. If you need urgent medical care, telephone NHS Direct at 111. They can give you free medical advice and direct you to the nearest hospital with 24-hour accident and emergency …
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Telephone
Country code: +44 Area code: …
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Electricity
Electrical appliances are connected to the UK mains supply using a three-pin plug known as plug type G. The sockets come with on-and-off switches, unlike in many other countries. The average voltage of a UK power socket is 230V or slightly higher, so check the voltage of your device before plugging it …
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