Durham - 1000 years of history

Sport and Leisure

Boating:
River Cruises,
Elvet Bridge.
Tel: (0191) 386 9525
One hour trips along the River Wear from Elvet Bridge, aboard the Prince Bishop, a 150-seat cruiser.
Summer: daily. Winter: groups only - by arrangement.

Rowing Boats,
Tel: (0191) 386 3779
to hire. April-Oct.

Cricket:
There are two delightful neighbouring riverside grounds in the centre of Durham with views of the Cathedral.

University Ground, Green Lane
Matches on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the summer.

City Ground, Green Lane
Matches on summer Saturday afternoons.

Leisure Centres:
Abbey Leisure Centre,
Abbey Road, Pity Me.
Tel: (0191) 301 8301

Coxhoe Leisure Centre,
Linden Grove, Coxhoe.
Tel: (0191) 301 8302

Deerness Leisure Centre,
Valley View, Ushaw Moor.
Tel: (0191) 301 8303

Meadowfield Leisure Centre,
John St North, Meadowfield.
Tel: (0191) 301 8304

Sherburn Leisure Centre,
Front Street, Sherburn.
Tel: (0191) 301 8305

Swimming:
Durham City Baths,
Elvet Waterside.
Tel: (0191) 384 3143