Cheap 3-Day England City Break in Durham

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Duration
3 days & 2 nights
Available
Jan. - Dec.
Hotel
2 nights included
Car rental
Optional
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Description

Explore Durham on a cheap 3-day city break that's tailor-made to make the most of your holiday without draining your wallet! Discover new destinations, experience different cultures, try local cuisine, and spend a memorable holiday in England on a budget.

Satisfy your senses in Durham and discover the city's most memorable features. We'll introduce you to some of the best-kept secrets and sights in England, including the city's most popular restaurants and bars.

Experience a terrific city break in Durham on a budget! From before your 3-day vacation in Durham until you're ready to say goodbye to England, we'll help you make the most of your holiday.

This cheap vacation package allows you to book an airport transfer to Durham on your arrival in England. For 2 nights, you'll stay at one of the city's top-rated budget hotels in the heart of Durham.

During your cheap holiday in England, the choice of accommodation is entirely yours. Enjoy the freedom to select the ideal budget-friendly stay that perfectly matches your needs. Rest assured, your affordable accommodation will provide a welcoming retreat after a day of exploration and discovery.

The 3-day itinerary of this affordable vacation package will allow you to experience the best attractions in Durham. Beyond visiting cheap places to travel to in the area, you'll also spend time at the city's most famous sights.

If you enjoy walking along local streets, here's some good news. With a centrally located accommodation, you'll have plenty of time to go shopping and bargain hunting. Shop until you drop, and buy souvenirs to remind you of England and your adventure in Durham.

This affordable travel plan includes everything you need for a worry-free city break in Durham. To give you the perfect personalized experience in Durham, you can customize your 3-day itinerary.

You can add flights to and from Durham or England, and we'll offer you the best-value airfares. By adding a rental car to your cheap holiday package, enjoy cruising along the roads with the best budget car with CDW insurance.

Add tours and tickets to your itinerary and explore Durham like never before. Choose from many unique adventures in Durham and get them at unbeatable prices.

Other perks included in your cheap vacation package deal are 24/7 travel support from your travel agent and a step-by-step guide through our mobile app. For your convenience, you'll also find all your travel documents stored in this app.

Enjoy 3 days of fun and relaxation in a new city. Take the opportunity to experience a cheap vacation in Durham, England, before it's too late. Choose your travel dates and plan the perfect city break to Durham today!

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Hotel, 2 nights
Step-by-step guide
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24/7 travel support

Destinations

County Durham / 2 nights

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Attractions

Photo of aerial view of Durham Cathedral that is a cathedral in the historic city center of Durham, England, UK.Durham Cathedral
Wharton Park
National Trust - Crook Hall Gardens
Botanic Garden, City of Durham, County Durham, North East England, England, United KingdomBotanic Garden
Oriental MuseumOriental Museum
Prebends Bridge
Elvet BridgeElvet Bridge

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Day 1

Day 1 – Durham - arrival day

  • County Durham - Arrival day
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  • Wharton Park
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Your cheap holiday experience in England begins as soon as you arrive in the vibrant city of Durham, where you'll stay for 2 nights. The city offers a variety of budget-friendly hotels and places to stay, and you'll find yours conveniently located in downtown Durham.

Journey into the unknown at Wharton Park, a unique attraction awaiting your visit. This remarkable park has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 981 reviews.

Indulge in the culinary wonders of Durham, where exceptional dining and drinking experiences await at unbeatable prices. Explore the region's diverse venues, ensuring a memorable culinary journey for every visitor.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Durham is Cafédral Durham. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 522 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Durham, Fat Hippo Durham is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,114 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Tango Durham. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Durham enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 757 customers.

If you’re not yet ready to head back to your hotel, check out the local nightlife scene at some of the most popular bars in the area. Whether you're in the mood for live music, craft cocktails, or simply mingling with the locals, Durham offers an unforgettable nightlife experience to suit every taste.

Visit The Half Moon Inn, an excellent place to enjoy a couple of drinks. This bar is one of locals’ favorite hangout spots and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 806 customers.

Turtle Bay Durham serves various snacks and drinks at affordable prices, making it another great bar option for budget travelers in Durham. Customers have rated Turtle Bay Durham an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 433 reviews.

You could also relax at The Shakespeare. This bar is popular in Durham for its great selection of drinks and unique atmosphere. Proof of this claim is clear in its average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 628 bar goers.

Raise a toast for the beginning of your refreshing city break and cheap holiday in Durham! Embrace the vibrant energy and rich cultural tapestry of this remarkable travel destination!

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Day 2

Day 2 – Durham

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  • Botanic Garden
  • Oriental Museum
  • Prebends Bridge
  • Durham Cathedral
  • National Trust - Crook Hall Gardens
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On day 2, you’ll explore the city and discover what makes the fabulous Durham a popular cheap holiday destination in England. As you'll be staying another 1 night in Durham, you have plenty of time to visit the top attractions in the area, check out the best-rated restaurants, and more. Make sure to have a full breakfast because day 2 of your city break in Durham will be an adventure.

Start your day with a visit to Botanic Garden. This extraordinary park is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 548 visitors.

Next, make your way to Oriental Museum. This top attraction is a museum with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 450 visitors. Oriental Museum welcomes 19,263 yearly visitors.

We also recommend a visit to Prebends Bridge. This point of interest is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 219 travelers.

If you’re keen to keep exploring, visit Durham Cathedral. This highly recommended sightseeing destination has received an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 7,332 travelers.

Today is also your chance to spend some time at National Trust - Crook Hall Gardens. This cafe is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 685 travelers.

To make your affordable city break in Durham more special, check out all the available tours and tickets you can add to your vacation package! You’ll find that the city offers many top-rated and low-priced tours you can try out on this day of your cheap holiday.

After a long day of exploring and making the most of your budget vacation in England, treat yourself to a hearty meal and a refreshing drink. You’ll find many great restaurants and bars in Durham that offer delicious foods and drinks to help keep you going.

We recommend a local favorite like Akarsu Turkish Restaurant & Grill. This restaurant serves delicious dishes at surprisingly cheap prices and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 661 customers.

Lebaneat is another excellent restaurant we recommend for budget travelers in Durham. This restaurant offers good food at even better prices and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 822 customers.

Another popular restaurant in Durham you might want to check out is Uno Momento. Uno Momento is a local favorite with a variety of value-for-money dishes on their menu. Customers have rated this fantastic restaurant an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 632 reviews.

Experience the city's unique atmosphere and mingle with locals and fellow travelers.

One great example is The Cellar Door. This bar offers various snacks and drinks at affordable prices and has an impressive average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 568 customers.

The Angel is another popular bar in Durham. If you ask the 506 customers who have rated it an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars, The Angel is the perfect place to hang out for a drink or two.

Locals also enjoy drinks at The Station House. This bar offers customers a great place to relax and have a good time in Durham. Around 367 customers have given this bar an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars in reviews.

Celebrate another amazing day enjoying cheap holiday deals during your budget city break in Durham!

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Day 3

Day 3 – Durham - departure day

  • County Durham - Departure day
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  • Elvet Bridge
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Your city break in Durham is coming to an end, and it’s soon time to say goodbye to this fabulous cheap holiday destination. Day 3, or your departure day, is your chance to make the most of your affordable vacation in England.

On your last day in England, take time to indulge in shopping at Durham’s popular marketplace. Thanks to your accommodation’s strategic location, city’s bustling commercial district is only a stone’s throw away, giving you ample time to leisurely explore the area, filled with local shops.

Take time to find the perfect present, reminding you of the charms of England. Each store here is brimming with unique finds.

If you'd rather pass the time visiting some attractions, this is your chance to go to places you may not have had the chance to explore yet.

One fantastic attraction you could visit on your last day in Durham is the remarkable Elvet Bridge. This sightseeing destination and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 126 visitors.

Before you conclude your city break in Durham, drop by a top-rated restaurant for your last chance at a memorable dining experience in the city. Savor the destination's vibrant atmosphere over a delicious meal.

You could check out Tia’s, one of locals’ top restaurant options in the area. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 350 customers, and is a great place to enjoy a satisfying meal after a busy day of exploring.

La Spaghettata is another excellent choice for cheap holiday-goers. This restaurant serves a variety of delicious and comforting foods and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 835 diners.

If you feel like having something different, check out the menu at Flat White Kitchen. This restaurant is known to offer good food at reasonable prices. Flat White Kitchen has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 801 customer reviews.

You’ll then say farewell to Durham and begin your journey home. You’ll leave filled with the best city break memories from your terrific and cheap vacation experience in England!

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