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Museums Β· North East England

The Story

In or near City of Durham.

β™Ώ Wheelchair: limitedπŸ‘ͺ Family-friendly

The Story β€” a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

The Cholera Pump, John Snow College - geograph.org.uk - 8152554

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
Nearest railway station
Durham Β· 2.2 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

The Story is a museum located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

360Β° viewimagery from 2018

Imagery Β© Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Place summary

The Story is a museum located in the Scottish Lowlands, postcode DH1. It focuses on the region's history and culture, presenting various exhibits that explore local narratives and heritage.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.7603, -1.5859
Parish
City of Durham
Postcode
DH1 3TQ
Parliamentary constituency
City of Durham
Nearest railway station
Durham β€” 2.2 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

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Stephenson College

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Durham High School for Girls

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β†— dhsfg.org.uk

Where to eat & stay near The Story

Places to stay

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B&Bs Β· North East England

The Georgian Town House

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B&Bs Β· North East England

Castle View Guest House

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Hotels Β· North East England

Hotel Indigo Durham

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Hotels Β· North East England

Durham Marriott Hotel Royal County

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Caravan parks Β· North East England

Baxter Wood Farm Caravan Site

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Hotels Β· North East England

Radisson Blu

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Places to eat & drink

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The Victoria

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Restaurants Β· North East England

Shaheen's Indian

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CafΓ©s Β· North East England

Tea 4 U

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Zizzi

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Amaani Restaurant

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Story?
The Story is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DH1 3TQ), in the parish of City of Durham.
What is The Story?
The Story β€” a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to The Story?
The nearest railway station is Durham, about 2.2 km away. The nearest town is City of Durham. Drivers can use postcode DH1 3TQ.
How do I get to The Story?
The nearest railway station is Durham, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DH1 3TQ.