Accommodation
Accommodation is available to all freshers at the college. There are a few different blocks and different types of rooms available. The college will contact you prior to coming to Durham for you to express your interest in room type and then to send you your license agreement. The JCR has no say in room allocation and this page is just for your information.
There are a variety of rooms available, rooms can be single occupancy or shared (with one other student of the same sex), rooms can be ensuite or shared bathroom (shared bathroom rooms all contain a sink within the room itself for your sole use), some rooms have single beds and some have double beds.
The majority of rooms are single occupancy with a single bed and a shared bathroom. The college will attempt to accommodate any special requirements that you may have, they will communicate this information to you.
Most of the rooms are available on a catered package (see Food) but there is a self-catered option available.
See below for a list of the accommodation blocks and room tours.
Castle Walls
The majority of rooms available within the actual Castle are for returners but there are some rooms available for freshers but these are mostly shared occupancy rooms. This block features rooms that are a part of the historical building and most have unique quirks that come with living in a world heritage site. Castle Walls encompasses the Keep, Junction, Hall Stairs, Fellows Garden and the Gatehouse.
Moatside
This is the largest accommodation block and is nearly entirely fresher rooms. It’s a very sociable block and for many contains some of their best memories of Durham. It’s situated on Saddler Street, opposite Flat White and is approximately a three minute walk from the Castle. Most of the rooms are single occupancy, shared bathroom with a single bed.
Bailey Court
Bailey Court is situated next to Palace Green and contains mostly freshers in single occupancy, shared bathroom with single bed rooms. Bailey Court is also where the laundry room, gym and welfare room is located. It is a 2 minute walk from Castle.
Owengate
Owengate is located next to Palace Green, it’s a mix of freshers and returners and features a variety of different room types. There is also the very sociable Owengate kitchen/lounge. It is a 2 minute walk from the Castle.
New Kepier Court
New Kepier Court is Castle’s self-catered block. It is located off Claypath and is a 15 minute walk from the Castle. It features its own social spaces, reception and gym areas. It is divided into flats consisting of a few bedrooms and a communal kitchen shared by the residents. It is a very modern building and is fully furnished. Check out the Kepier Instagram!