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How to Find Us

By Car

Brancepeth is about 5 miles south-west of Durham on the A690 (Sat-Nav DH7 8DF), about a fifteen minute drive.

From the South:

Leave A1(M) at jnct 60 or 61.

From the North:

Leave A1(M) at jnct 62.

Once in Brancepeth village turn at the crossroads off the A690. Drive through the gates. The castle is on your right. There is ample parking on the grass flanking the castle.

Public Transport

The Arriva 46 (Crook) bus links Brancepeth to Durham City bus station. The Hopper links the bus and rail station.

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