Discover Serenity at Old Durham Gardens

Getting There

• Walking

  If you are starting from the Durham city center, head towards the Market Place. From there, proceed to Silver Street and continue straight onto North Road. Follow North Road until you reach the junction with the A691. Here, take the left onto the A691 (also known as the Framwellgate Peth). Continue walking along the A691 for about 0.5 miles. Once you reach the roundabout, take the first exit onto the B6532 (Bishop Auckland Road). After approximately 0.2 miles, you will see a sign for Old Durham Gardens. Turn onto Bent House Lane, and the entrance to Old Durham Gardens will be on your right.

• Public Transport

  From Durham Bus Station, take the bus towards 'Bishop Auckland' or 'Shildon'. Get off at the stop 'Bishop Auckland Road - Bent House Lane'. From the bus stop, walk back along Bishop Auckland Road for a short distance until you reach the junction with Bent House Lane. Turn onto Bent House Lane and walk a few minutes; the entrance to Old Durham Gardens will be on your right.

• Cycling

  If you have a bicycle, start from the city center and head to the River Wear. Follow the river path towards the east until you reach the footbridge near the A691. Cross the footbridge and continue along the road until you reach the A691. Turn left onto the A691 and cycle for about 0.5 miles. At the roundabout, take the first exit onto the B6532 (Bishop Auckland Road). Continue for about 0.2 miles, then take the turn onto Bent House Lane, where you will find Old Durham Gardens on your right.