Durham is very close to Newcastle, home of people who wear vests and t-shirts in January and drive around in cars with the windows open, ogling the girls a la Sid the Sexist. Durham, however, is not quite like that, even though I can be difficult to understand some of the locals. But it is one of Britain's most beautiful cities, and chock-a-block with students.

There are huge amounts of cheap bars in the University Colleges, so most students don't tend to stray too far from there, plus the beer is usually of quite good quality. But elsewhere the New Inn is an excellent place to go with your girly chums. The clubs are a great laugh, and again, great for a girl's night out with cheesy music alternating with some good new dance and drum n bass. Respect!

Being in Durham is the most fun you can have with you clothes on, or off!