Wear peninsula
The river curves around a high, narrow neck of land where the cathedral and castle stand. It is the defining shape of the map and instantly recognisable from above.
Minimalist map poster · United Kingdom
Durham Map Poster & Print
54.7768° N / 1.5757° W
A cathedral city on a rocky peninsula, almost wrapped in a tight loop of the River Wear
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Durham in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Durham, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Durham at home
The map
About this Durham map poster
Durham's layout is set by the River Wear, which bends in a deep, narrow loop around a steep rocky peninsula. The Norman cathedral and castle stand together on the high ground inside that loop. They were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986, and from above the peninsula looks almost like an island.
Old bridges cross the river at several points around the loop, including Framwellgate Bridge and Elvet Bridge on the main routes into the centre and Prebends Bridge on the wooded riverbanks below the cathedral. The streets of the old town climb from these crossings up to the Market Place and on to Palace Green.
Durham University, founded in 1832, spreads across the city, with colleges on the peninsula and on the hill to the south. A railway viaduct strides across the west side. A Durham map poster shows one of the most recognisable town plans in England, a river loop with the city built inside it.
- Population
- 48,000
- Coordinates
- 54.7768° N / 1.5757° W
- Elevation
- 52 m
- Time zone
- London
- Region
- Durham, United Kingdom
Historic bridges
Framwellgate, Elvet and Prebends bridges cross the Wear around the loop. Each one links the peninsula to the rest of the city and draws a short line across the water.
University colleges
Durham's colleges are spread between the peninsula and the hillside to the south, so the university's buildings and grounds are part of the texture of the map.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Durham
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Durham
A map that means something
Durham means a great deal to people who studied there, married in the cathedral or grew up in the county. The river loop is a strong image even in simple lines, which makes it a natural graduation or anniversary gift.
Add your college name, graduation year or a date to the title and subtitle, and keep or adjust the coordinates. Choose one of five styles: Classic black and white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Available as HD files or a printed poster.
Order the Durham posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Durham map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Durham poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Durham poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Durham poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Durham poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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