The Chronicle

How to travel to Miners’ Gala

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THOUSANDS are expected to make their way to Durham this weekend for the famous Miners’ Gala.

The event, honouring the mining heritage of Durham and its nearby villages, returns on Saturday. BY CAR

The centre of Durham is closed to traffic from 7am but access is possible, for those who arrive early, to the multi-storey car park close to the Market Square.

There are three large park-andride car parks. These are located at: Belmont, DH1 1SR, Howlands Farm, DH1 3TQ and Sniperley, DH1 5RA.

It costs £2 per person and you can park until 7pm. Under 16s are free if accompanie­d by an adult over 21. Concession­ary pass holders travel for free. You can also park at Houghall college campus. BY TRAIN

Trains run regularly between Newcastle Central Station and Durham Station. The journey takes around 15 minutes and costs £7.70 for an off-peak return. Trains start running in the early hours and the last train home is 11.50pm. BY BUS

Buses will be travelling to the city centre but will be subject to diversions.

North Road, Millburnga­te, Market Place, Claypath, Elvet and Old Elvet will all be closed throughout the day.

Durham Bus Station will remain open, and bus fares can be paid for with contactles­s card.

If you’re travelling with the family, Go North East is offering a Family Day Ticket – this is £10 and can be bought on the Go North East app or from the driver on the bus. The ticket covers up to two adults and three children under 16 with a minimum of one adult and one child. BY BIKE

The road closures also apply to bicycles so you may have to walk once you get to the city centre.

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