Durham / 8 photo spots
8 Instagram spots around Durham
Durham’s compact city centre sits around a bend in the River Wear. Cathedral views, bridges and gardens provide eight contrasting subjects in and around the city.
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Durham Cathedral
Durham Cathedral stands above the River Wear as part of the city’s World Heritage Site. Use the surrounding streets or an open foreground to show its scale.
Search Google MapsPalace Green and Durham Castle
Palace Green lies between the cathedral and Durham Castle. A wide composition can show the open green and the buildings enclosing it.
Search Google MapsPrebends Bridge
Prebends Bridge gives a view towards the cathedral and castle. Include the River Wear in the frame to connect the skyline with the bridge’s setting.
Search Google MapsElvet Bridge
Elvet Bridge crosses the River Wear near the city centre. Compare a view along the bridge with a riverside angle that shows its arches.
Search Google MapsCrook Hall Gardens
Crook Hall Gardens sit north of the historic centre. Look for a composition that layers paths and planting, and check current visitor access before going.
Search Google MapsDurham University Botanic Garden
The university’s botanic garden has outdoor plant collections and woodland. Use a path or a cluster of leaves to give a close garden photograph a clear focal point.
Search Google MapsDurham Market Place
The Market Place is a central square on the peninsula. Photograph the square in a wide view, then choose one architectural detail for a second frame.
Search Google MapsWharton Park
Wharton Park lies above the railway station and looks across Durham’s rooftops. Use the elevated view to place the cathedral within the wider cityscape.
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