Would I enjoy Durham

My son has just finished his first year at Durham and has found lots to do, lots of activities through college and college bars but also just enjoying the nightclubs, it’s def not nightlife of other big cities but he enjoys the closeness of the small city. His friends are a mix from state and private schools and that’s really not a big thing, though he is in a hill college, maybe different in Bailey colleges, though he’s met a couple of people from Hatfield and they’ve been lovely too. I think in all unis you can have some class issue but you tend to find a friend group that will fit you and at the end of the day that’s all you need.
Sorry I can’t help with other uni insights. Good luck with your choices, it’s an exciting time.

I've just started visiting unis so this isn't urgent or anything but wanted to get some insight. I haven't got my predicted grades yet but thinking I'll get around A*AA or A*A*A and I want to study law.
I visited Durham last week and really liked it as I liked the college system, the town was lovely and the students all seemed friendly. Since then, though, I've been doing some research and have come across some stuff which has put me off a bit. 1. Apparently there's not much going on there. I don't mind if its not got a crazy amount of clubs or anything but I do want to have a good social life and go out a decent amount (especially to gigs etc). Has this been exaggerated as when I was there they seemed to have a lot of bars and the students were all saying good stuff about the social aspects of the uni??
Also a family friends son apparently transferred as he found there was nothing to do there.
2. I've read really mixed things on the issues with classism/ misogyny. I go to a state school in London so was wondering if I'd have any issues with this or if it's just the same as other unis. Also personally when I was at Bristol the other students visiting seemed to give me more of a private school vibe than at Durham but didn't really talk to them so can't really tell.
I would be really grateful if anyone has any opinions on this or any other unis you would recommend for me as I'd like an older traditional uni but with things to do socially as well. (Not sure if the perfect mix between that exists though). Thanks x

If you like Oxbridge rejects with a strange combination of entitlement and a chip on their shoulder, you should love Durham.

Note that classism isn’t one dimensional- a large proportion of those criticising the ‘classism’ of Durham students hold classist preconceptions themselves, yet for these people of more privileged backgrounds.
Naturally, this causes some anecdotal exaggerations you refer to hearing about. For those who go with a narrow mind, having privilege is synonymous with a classist attitude, yet for most, this doesn’t hold true; an impression you may have received at the open day.
At any RG, particularly for law, there will be a diverse range of people, many of whom are from wealthier backgrounds, and others not, yet almost all will most likely be friendly.
As for the social life in Durham, it’s a small area, yet also a 15 minute train from Newcastle, which has an active social scene. You will gain tradition at Durham, and a social life at Durham, and Newcastle, including gigs.
Traditional ‘Older’ Unis in England for law would be Oxbridge, Durham and Bristol, and Edinburgh for Scotland, although they only offer Scots Law, which won’t qualify you in England&Wales. For social Unis, perhaps add Manchester and consider the London universities.

I've just started visiting unis so this isn't urgent or anything but wanted to get some insight. I haven't got my predicted grades yet but thinking I'll get around A*AA or A*A*A and I want to study law.
I visited Durham last week and really liked it as I liked the college system, the town was lovely and the students all seemed friendly. Since then, though, I've been doing some research and have come across some stuff which has put me off a bit. 1. Apparently there's not much going on there. I don't mind if its not got a crazy amount of clubs or anything but I do want to have a good social life and go out a decent amount (especially to gigs etc). Has this been exaggerated as when I was there they seemed to have a lot of bars and the students were all saying good stuff about the social aspects of the uni??
Also a family friends son apparently transferred as he found there was nothing to do there.
2. I've read really mixed things on the issues with classism/ misogyny. I go to a state school in London so was wondering if I'd have any issues with this or if it's just the same as other unis. Also personally when I was at Bristol the other students visiting seemed to give me more of a private school vibe than at Durham but didn't really talk to them so can't really tell.
I would be really grateful if anyone has any opinions on this or any other unis you would recommend for me as I'd like an older traditional uni but with things to do socially as well. (Not sure if the perfect mix between that exists though). Thanks x

My son has just finished his first year at Durham and has found lots to do, lots of activities through college and college bars but also just enjoying the nightclubs, it’s def not nightlife of other big cities but he enjoys the closeness of the small city. His friends are a mix from state and private schools and that’s really not a big thing, though he is in a hill college, maybe different in Bailey colleges, though he’s met a couple of people from Hatfield and they’ve been lovely too. I think in all unis you can have some class issue but you tend to find a friend group that will fit you and at the end of the day that’s all you need.
Sorry I can’t help with other uni insights. Good luck with your choices, it’s an exciting time.