Road closures, parking arrangements and public transport details have been confirmed ahead of the Durham Miners Gala, which takes place on Saturday 11 July 2026.
The city centre will be closed to traffic from 4.00am on Gala day to allow preparations and parades to take place safely through Durham’s streets.
Visitors are being encouraged to plan ahead, allow extra time for travel and use Park and Ride services where possible.
Main Road Closures From 4.00am To 8.00pm
The following roads will be closed to all vehicles, including pedal cycles and hand carts, except for pre-approved organiser vehicles and emergency services:
New Elvet Bridge, New Elvet, Old Elvet, Territorial Lane, Elvet Waterside, Elvet Crescent, Prison Green, Court Lane, Pelaw Leazes Lane, Elvet Bridge, Market Place, Saddler Street, Owengate, Palace Green, Silver Street, Framwellgate Bridge, North Bailey, parts of North Road, Crossgate and Green Lane.
Whinney Hill, Hallgarth Street and Church Street will also be closed between 4.00am and 8.00pm, except for permit holders, authorised event vehicles and emergency services.
Additional Closures From 6.00am To 8.00pm
Framwellgate Waterside, Millburngate and Sutton Street will be closed to all vehicles, including pedal cycles, between 6.00am and 8.00pm.
There will also be no stopping on selected sections of Framwellgate Waterside, the A690, Claypath and Millburngate at different times throughout the day.
Claypath Closures
Claypath will be closed between Prince Bishops Car Park Roundabout and Providence Row from 4.00am to 2.00pm.
The one-way eastbound slip road from the A690 to Claypath will also be closed during this period.
From 2.00pm to 8.00pm, a section of Claypath between Prince Bishops Car Park Roundabout and the one-way eastbound slip road will be closed in a north-westerly and then north-easterly direction only.
Riverside Footpath Closure
The Riverside Public Footpath will be closed to pedestrians from approximately 150 metres east of Baths Bridge to Durham Amateur Rowing Club.
This closure will be in place for five days, from Wednesday 8 July 2026 to Sunday 12 July 2026.
Parking In Durham
Durham city centre will be closed to traffic from 4.00am on Gala day.
Visitors are encouraged to use Durham City’s three large Park and Ride facilities at Sniperley, Howlands Farm and Belmont.
Park And Ride Information
All three Park and Ride sites will be open from 7.00am to 7.00pm:
Belmont Park and Ride, PR1, DH1 1SR
Sniperley Park and Ride, PR1, DH1 5RA
Howlands Farm Park and Ride, PR2, DH1 3DE
Additional buses will run between 8.00am and 5.00pm to help meet increased demand during the busiest parts of the day.
Tickets cost £2.20 per person for an all-day ticket. Children aged 15 and under travel free.
Concessionary Travel Pass holders with passes issued in England can use the Park and Ride service free of charge.
Passengers are advised to allow extra time for travel due to increased demand during the event.
Coach Parking
Coaches will be able to park at Belmont Park and Ride, PR1.
Visitors travelling by coach should check Durham City coach parking information before setting off.
Camping For Gala Weekend
For those staying over, the official Gala campsite will be available at Ushaw College.
Complimentary shuttle buses will be in place to transport campers to and from the event.
More information about camping and Gala day arrangements is available from Friends of Durham Miners Gala.
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