Durham Market Hall in County Durham

Disappointing, when compared to other market halls l have visited. Cramped and not exciting. Very little fresh produce.

Difficult to remember where you are due to its all over the place layout however, that being said there's lots to find in there. It doesn't have the easy on the eye appeal that it could have which makes it look dated and grubby. With the correct modernisation it could be a 10/10 but for now as it's not easy on the eye it's a 4/10 as I'm in no hurry to revisit

I particularly like the DIY stall

Durham Market Hall is an amazing place to shop for all kinds of good things, whether it's fresh food, unique gifts, or accessories. The variety is great, and everyone there was so friendly. It's such a fun place to explore with a bit of something for everyone. Definitely worth a visit!

Enjoyed our cuppas n bacon butties

Plenty of stalls to see, offering a wide variety of stock from records to household items, to food, to key cutting, to guns, to coffee and even a lovely cafe upstairs. Very historic and yet still very relevant.

Great variety of goods, cafe is good with plenty of choices of hot & cold food. Friendly atmosphere, a real treasure of old fashioned market stalls. We never come out disappointed.

It's a great place to visit if you haven't been there is plenty there go find out for yourself

The best pizza ever at Brooklyn Pizza slice🍕 Durham Market Hall Fully recommend !!!

Great market plenty of choices but no butchers

Good vriety.Goods seem overpriced

A small indoor market with a few quirky & interesting stalls

Really good market with a good variety of stalls with some better quality than some markets. Definitely worth going in and having a look.

Hasn't been for nearly 20yr &nothing has changed

Would like to go again when less busy and not so hot in there.

Crowded and interesting. Bargains to be found.

Love the old looks and set up of the market, a good mix of shops from model shops to butchers, bric-a-brac to clothes. Only marked down as I struggle at times with anxiety and its tight and close in some places especially with a lot of people coming and going.

Old fashioned indoor market complete with good upstairs cafe. Great food and interesting stalls to look round

We loved wondering round this market, so many different things to look at!! It feels like the place has a lot of character, felt really friendly and a lovely variety of stalls.

**Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐** Durham Market Hall is a vibrant and charming place to visit. The variety of stalls offers something for everyone, from fresh produce and local delicacies to unique crafts and gifts. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming, with stallholders eager to help and chat. It's a fantastic spot to experience local culture and find special items. Highly recommended for a delightful shopping experience in Durham! I definitely brought happy memories from years back.

Everything was amazing, especially the cakes and the wonderful teas

Shame to see most of original stall have gone cafe food great as ever

Some super stalls, had a great breakfast

A proper old fashioned market hall full of interesting stalls

We found a stall selling cheese and it had a large selection that made it hard to choose. There was a huge selection of stalls selling everything you could possibly need or want.

I get why people will love it here, it's quaint, looks like it's small businesses, the people are friendly. However, as a disabled customer, it was awkward, uneven and difficult to access as the lift was broken. The accessable toilet facilities were shockingly outdated and grubby. Underwhelmed.

It's an eclectic mix of stalls, but not much in the form of a variety of fresh produce. Good fresh fish counter, cheese counter... could only find one fruit and veg vendor. Plenty to see in terms of other vendors from card shops, florist, jewellers, music stall, and a well stocked DIY/Hardware store. The Market Cafe, located the floor above the market is well worth a visit; there is a lift for the less able / mobile people. Good range of food and drink at a budget to suit all. The broth and dumpling, although seasonal, is well worth a try.

Love Durham great culture history great pubs restaurants great place to visit

Old style market, everything from a needle to fresh fish. Very friendly staff and attentive service.

Went for lunch to the market cafe plenty of choice, didn't wait long for food, very nice thank you

Eclectic mix of items for sale. Handy for birthday cards.

Lots of nice stalls and you get different things that are local and quite different. There are food stalls outside in the market square. if the weather is good, then its a good go to place.

An interesting place in Durham. Not very big but worth a visit.

A brilliant market hall in the heart of Durham City. You have to visit it if you're in Durham, not least for the vegan and gluten free bakery that's moved inside!

Good variety of independent shops. Butchers and bread shop have gone.

Very odd and dirty. Ift not working

Lots of independent stalls very popular

Had a cuppa and a toasted teacake in the cafe upstairs. They have a great menu. Ladies are very nice and helpful. There is a great wine supplier, Market Hall Wines, great selection of wines, beers and ciders. Guy who owns it can recommend good wines, havnt had a wine I didn't like from him. 10/10

such a great variety of unique independent stalls and shops.

Lovely in door market,some of the stalls have been there years so I would recommend going when in durham

Lovely little market with a great cafe

Excellent indoor market with a range of independent sellers well worth a look in when in Durham...

It's been a few months and I'm still in awe of the Christmas splendor of this market

A must place to visit in durham. A real gem. Loads of independent stalls selling everything from jewellery to fruit and veg. Worth a couple of hours of anybodys time

Exceeded expectations. Most all the operators are cash only. I had to walk away from a shirt 👕 that I wanted.

Nice indoor market and it has a decent range of stalls to browse around.

Good variety of stalls. Nice cafe

Plenty of stalls and a very good cafe in the indoor market

Great market but such a shame they don't allow dogs

I love the pub at the market hall and dog friendly

Central Market with a wide variety of shops geared towards tourists and very busy when I visited There was an outdoor market adjacent though some of their prices were extortionate Eateries on site too

Good place for getting everything under one roof from fresh fish to continental vegetables, kids toys to stationary and even hardware stuff. There is a cute little restaurant on the first floor which helps if you are hungry. The staff are friendly. Toilets are on the first floor but those get closed in the evening hours (can be an inconvenience sometimes) There are some unique stores such as antiques, old records, paintings, and even tatoo and piercings. There are special markets in the city centre outside this market hall mostly on Saturdays. Car park can be a hastle but you can try the Prince Bishop's car park. There is a Tesco supermarket outside and the Durham post office besides it. I hope this helps.

Large covered market with a range of goodies from fresh fish to knick-knacks. Covent Garden without the prices, and definitely worth a stop!

It's a market. It's full of market things.

2 all day breakfast and fish-and-chips plus 2 hot chocolates & a cup of tea, £34 not bad They give you tinned 🍅 I like fresh tomatoes

This is exactly how an indoor market should be! The Market Hall is a beautiful old building chock full of wonderful stalls selling all manner of things: fruit and veg, freshly ground coffee, seeds, knitting wool… and there’s a great cafe on the first floor. One of my favourite stalls was right at the back selling beautiful cushion overs, throws, embroidered bags and mosaic lights. We visited on a grey March Wednesday and the place was busy with shoppers of all ages. I didn’t get a photo but did see a blackboard near the entrance detailing the different specialist events scheduled. Will definitely be back to this Market when we are next in Durham.

Durham is a very scenic place to visit

Absolutely lovely place to visit, try out the upstairs cafe as well and have a browse around. There are lots of bits and bobs to choose from the many stalls, it's difficult to leave empty handed. Such a relaxed atmosphere here but the one single thing that lets it all down is the pure unfiltered dross coming from" Heart" radio blaring out in the hall, it is absolute punishment. I would suggest this cacophony does not fit at all with the natural ambience of this historic hall.

Lots of different stalls, selling something for everyone.

Like markets used to be and can till be

I am notvthat thrilled about the place, but, and there is a great "but" - one of the stalls, which is actually a multi-stall is a gem: Row Bazaar. They sell rugs, lamps, small furniture, cushioncases etc from Turkey. It's a celebration of colours and fabrics and you'd be spoiled for choice. Highly recommended!

Nice local products with local people

Still good place visit clothes ,food, jewelry, lots stuff

the best Place to get gifts or even to escape the rain or cold. Great stalls!

Loved looking around. Great choice of stalls.

A quirky historic City Centre Market Hall. Worth a visit.

I love this Market The stalls are an eclectic mix with everything you need, it's also warm and cozy inside.

Great independent market full of surprises and definitely worth a visit and everything sold at very competitive prices.

Not many stalls after Christmas, but the ones that were there were nice

Great indoor Market, city centre, great cafè upstairs, brilliant card stall, etc Well worth a visit

Full of lovely little trading stalls. The people are very friendly in the north east.

It's surprising the stuff that you can find in there. The aisles are very narrow so I don't recommend taking a pushchair or buggy into there.

Great atmosphere and quirky collection of shops. A must visit to Durham

Cennos cafe for coffee and lovely scones

Wanted some cake Xmas Decorations, found them in the Indoor Market

I always enjoy a trip to Duhram Market. When we lived in Durham we used to get our fish from Hodgson's and it was always spot on! The butchers here is good too. Today we had lunch at the cafe upsatirs and I had a lovely pie and chips - sorted me right out!

Lovely little market, great Christmas tree

Very nice very centrally located market. Has very good range of second hand records, pet provisions, gifts, hardware, stationery and books and more The nicest aspect is the cafe come restaurant on the first floor very nice range of dishes well and prepared. Order at the counter and they come and deliver to your table. Public transport links excellent accessibility good well worth a good look around

Great variety of stalls. Lovely place to shop

Indescriptible fouillis plein de charme

Few good bits in there quite the assortment of stuff to buy.

Un concentrato di botteghe o negozi che dir si voglia...la migliore in assoluto è quella nell'angolo alla vostra sx dove troverete tutto sul comix fantastico

Absolutely love the indoor market the cafe is beautiful lovely breakfast

packed with small stalls and shops .Good wet fish shop

A great cheap and cheerful cafe. Service with a smile. Highly recommend this place

Proper little market with cafe snd great ironmongery shop.

Great traditional market, loads of stalls and coffee shops.

There are many different goods, with cafe and toilets, you can comfortably spend a few hours.

Look its just what it says on the tin however not much of a market, I do think Durham Council are trying to revive it? hmmm

5 stars for the cafe upstairs, a real gem.

I do love popping in to the indoor Market it has some brilliant family and independent run stalls which is why I go, some of the stalls I loved unfortunately are no longer open but I do support everyone who is still thriving in there as should everyone.

Brilliant place to shop, almost anything that you could need is here; haircut, piercings, tattoos, fruit n veg, craft beer, sweets, kids toys, books, records, movies, jewelry, antiques, household stuff, collectables, specialist foods- meat, fish, cheese, herbs n spices, houseplants, cards, crystals, suitcases, upcycled gifts, fabrics, clothes and a little cafe upstairs. So I'm going to spill the beans... Durham seems to be divided into two groups, the villagers and the city folk. Many villagers think the city is 'all set up for the students' and that Durham Market Hall is the only good thing left for residents. Having lived here for years now I personally think the city is geared towards tourists almost as much as students but what I suggest is that everyone should visit this market to keep it supported for many more years to come! We need small businesses like these to bring that bit of magic into our lives instead of having to interact with an AI bot or automated checkout bleep machine, a real specialist to chat to is going to light up anyone's week. Blessed be the Market Hall!

Well worth a visit if visiting Durham. The hall has lots of food stalls as well as some good Homeware stalls, you can basically get anything here!

Great place to shop and get anything you want just look and it is there great atmosphere Cena cafe great meals for price great staff very efficient lovely meals 💯

Plenty of lovely stalls in the old market building with interesting variety, from your typical market wares to bookshops, trinket shops and more. Nice little cafe upstairs with plenty of seating. Great atmosphere.

Just delivered to tortilla. Really nice place and friendly staff

An absolute cave of random stuff most of which I wanted to buy for no reason whatsoever.

Whenever visiting Durham, I always like to got here. Love the atmosphere an the selection of goods. They have a lovely cafe an clean toilets.

One of the best markets I have been to, all undercover and a good mix of stalls

Loved the market hall with lots of small businesses. A great atmosphere. There was lots of variety from hand made crafts . To great butchers fish ,deli etc . Loved the record stalls A great cafe upstairs