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tom.shanks@durham.ac.uk
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How to get to Durham:
- Air
Durham is close to Newcastle International and the smaller Durham Tees Valley airports. Newcastle airport is served by the local Metro system, which connects directly to Newcastle main-line train station (~25mins journey time). It is possible to book a through ticket in advance from the airport to Durham (about £10 return). From Tees Valley you are best taking a taxi, although there is a bus service to Darlington, which is then a 20 minute train ride north to Durham (there are trains roughly every half-hour). Taxis from either airport to Durham cost very roughly £50 one way, although there are savings to made by booking in advance.
- Rail
Durham is on the main East Coast railway line with an hourly service to and from London (~3hrs). It also has regular direct services to Manchester (~2.5hrs) and Edinburgh (~1.5hrs). The cheapest fares are to be had by booking on-line well in advance, especially for longer journeys. Tickets bought on the day can be *very* expensive (you have been warned!). Trains to Newcastle are frequent and take about 15mins (there is no real advantage to booking in advance for these). See National Rail Enquiries for timetables.
- Road
Durham is close to the main A1 road which links London to Edinburgh. However, parking on University premises is very restricted, and the car park next to the Physics Department is currently closed.
Around Durham:
- Durham is a small, compact city, and most areas can be reached on foot within 30mins or so (but it is quite hilly in parts, especially around the railway station!). Castle (University College) is in the centre of town next to the cathedral, about 10 mins from the railway station. There are some nice walks between the centre of town and the Science Site (where the Physics Department is located) along the banks of the River Wear. There are also frequent buses, and plenty of taxis. At Durham railway station the main taxi rank is on the northbound side, accessible by a subway (a lift is available) if you are arriving from Newcastle. If you are arriving by car, note that on-street parking in much of Durham is restricted by meters. There are also four multi-storey car parks (only one of which is 24 hours).
Castle is about 15 mins walking distance from the Physics Department (which lies south of the city centre), where the workshop is taking place.
Here is a general map of Durham City. The University also has an online map and an App guide.
Workshop venue:
- The talks are taking place in room OC218 in the Ogden Centre for Fundamental Physics, which is a modern building situated behind the
Physics department on the University Science Site. The two buildings are connected internally. OC218 is on the first floor. Refreshments/lunch will be nearby.
The full address of the Physics department is Science Laboratories, South Road, Durham DH1 3LE.