The city of Durham, complete with its world-famous Cathedral, quaint winding cobbled streets and relaxing riverside walks, lies to the north east of England.
The route north from London starts from Kings Cross station, home of Platform 9 3/4 for trains to Hogwarts. But you can take a real train to find sanctuary in the Cathedral, dodge scary pigeons and Britain’s wickedest woman, before picking up the Harry theme again to wander the winding streets of medieval Diagon Alley, before ducking under them to meet Vikings. Then find the tallest building in the world (in 1311), the first recognized contract between a king and his people, and the steepest coffee shops on ‘Britain’s Best Street’.
- 1hr 30 min / 70 miles
- 50 min
Day Two
A vibrant, exciting, festival city with world-class visitor attractions
Perfectly placed half-way between Edinburgh and London, York is unlike any other English city.
- 1hr 44 min / 80 miles
- 1hr 42 min
Day Three
Visit Lincoln
Magna Carta, Britain’s best street and the Lincoln Imp.
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