Durham Cathedral

 

Durham has one of the greatest medieval cathedrals in the UK. Building work started in 1093 but continued for hundreds of years after. If you are visiting Durham, the Cathedral is a must-visit.

Jaguar vintage car rally in Durham

 

This was the 4th and final vintage car rally in Durham City on 31st August 2026. Lots of Jaguars.

3rd vintage car rally

 This was the 3rd classic car rally we stumbled across in Durham City on 31st August 2026. The campervan particularly caught my attention.

Vintage car rally in Durham City no. 2

 

This was the 2nd vintage car rally on 31st August 2026 in Durham City, held next to the Cathedral. Mainly BMW and Mercedes but a few wartime Jeeps plus Morris Minors and Jaguars.

Vintage car rally in Durham City no. 1

 

On the August Bank Holiday we visited Durham City and stumbled across 4 vintage car rallies. This was the first, held on Elvet Bridge, mainly MGs.

26 Elvet, Durham

 

Having spent Monday afternoon walking around the City of Durham, we stumbled across 26 Elvet on Elvet Bridge in the city centre. We needed a refreshing drink so we headed in for a couple of smoothies served in jam jars with the widest straws ever to enter my mouth!

Durham Cathedral

 

You can't miss Durham Cathedral. It dominates the city. You can see it sitting majestically next to Durham Castle. Pass through Durham on the main East Coast rail line and you will see it. It is one of the greatest medieval buildings in the North East of England. It's free to enter though some additional exhibitions come with an entry charge. As a completely non-religious person myself, I do however find the Cathedral to be a fantastic building, showing off the architectural skills of the people of the medieval period. If you visit Durham, you need to visit the Cathedral as well.