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County Durham travel advice
Explore our complete guide to County Durham with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for County Durham.
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County Durham travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to County Durham with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.
| County Durham - quick facts | |
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| Time difference | UK +0 hours |
| Language(s) | English |
| Currency | Pound Sterling |
| Electricity | G plug (230V) |
| Driving side | Left |
| Travelling to County Durham? | |
|---|---|
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County Durham weather
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The County Durham weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Durham.
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County Durham travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting County Durham from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- Irish traveller advice for County Durham - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Canadian travel advice for County Durham - Government of Canada
- US travel advisories for County Durham - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for County Durham - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for County Durham - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia
Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around County Durham.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice
County Durham travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to County Durham with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for County Durham - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for County Durham - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in County Durham - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in County Durham, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
County Durham covid live updates
Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in County Durham with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.
- Travellers' health for County Durham - UK Health Security Agency
- Coronavirus timeline in County Durham - Coronalevel.com
- Latest info on travel to County Durham - Department for Transport for England
County Durham travel features
Do you want to learn more about County Durham? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in County Durham.
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County Durham FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to County Durham including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
What is the time difference between County Durham and the UK?
The time difference between County Durham and the UK is UK time+0 hours.
What is the main language spoken in County Durham?
The main language spoken in County Durham is English.
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What is the currency in County Durham?
The currency in County Durham is the Pound Sterling (GBP).
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Which plugs are used in County Durham?
County Durham uses electrical plug type G (230 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in County Durham?
They drive on the left side of the road in County Durham.
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