The Ink Cell Tattoo Studio

The Ink Cell Tattoo Studio Tattoo studio Durham Market place in a former condemned prison cell.
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We are the only Tattoo studio in the county in a former prison cell once occupied by the prisoners to be hung, you might even see a ghost or two :) or even hear Jimmy Allen playing his pipes!! We have with us some amazing artists come and see for yourself, come and be locked up and inked up At The Ink Cell Durham Market Place Durham City.

Sorry for any inconvenience but we have no piercing services today or tomorrow 😢Jess is in today for tattoos and Nat tom...
04/09/2026

Sorry for any inconvenience but we have no piercing services today or tomorrow 😢

Jess is in today for tattoos and Nat tomorrow 10am-4pm 😀

Kelly will be back on Tuesday so don’t worry 💞

Do you ever feel like you are being watched? 👀Nats Halloween flash is mixing nature with the strange and unusual, giving...
04/09/2026

Do you ever feel like you are being watched? 👀

Nats Halloween flash is mixing nature with the strange and unusual, giving off trippy vibes.

We promise these designs aren’t judging you, they are just looking at you. All of them. Simultaneously. 👁️👀👁️

As it is now officially Autumn and we are in the “ber” months then we are allowed to mention HALLOWEEN 🎃 Our favourite t...
03/09/2026

As it is now officially Autumn and we are in the “ber” months then we are allowed to mention HALLOWEEN 🎃

Our favourite time of year will soon be upon us and Jess has these spooktacular designs just waiting to be tattooed 💀

Which one is your favourite? 👻

The crawling panther is one of the most iconic designs in tattoo history and it never gets old 🖤Timeless, old school, bo...
02/09/2026

The crawling panther is one of the most iconic designs in tattoo history and it never gets old 🖤

Timeless, old school, bold, traditional. Jess is here for that all day long. Well……..10am-4pm Tuesday to Friday anyway 😂

Thank you for the lovely review Jacqui 🙏Kelly is here today with BUY ONE GET ONE HALF PRICE Piercings and Jess also has ...
01/09/2026

Thank you for the lovely review Jacqui 🙏

Kelly is here today with BUY ONE GET ONE HALF PRICE Piercings and Jess also has some tattoo space so we’ve got you covered 💞

Durham Markets

Who is going to keep us up with the market gossip now? 😂We’d like to wish Paul The phoneguy the very best and I’m sure h...
29/08/2026

Who is going to keep us up with the market gossip now? 😂

We’d like to wish Paul The phoneguy the very best and I’m sure he won’t be a stranger. He is a true legend.

See you soon Paul 💙

Bringing floral and fierce together 🖤🌹Isn’t this blackwork thorny roses shoulder piece by Nat stunning 🖤Includes a cheek...
29/08/2026

Bringing floral and fierce together 🖤🌹

Isn’t this blackwork thorny roses shoulder piece by Nat stunning 🖤

Includes a cheeky little cover up too but it blends in perfectly 🌹

She is in today 10am-4pm along with Kelly piercing so get yourselves in 🖤🌹

✨ Bank holiday weekend plans sorted! ✨Durham has got a jam-packed few days in store for you, starting today with the las...
28/08/2026

✨ Bank holiday weekend plans sorted! ✨

Durham has got a jam-packed few days in store for you, starting today with the last of the Friday Summer Markets. ☀️🎪

Don't forget: in addition to all the fabulous stalls and the free kids' activity tent and face painting today, there is also the incredible Rotary North East 'One Life Initiative', WEL Medical Limited, and North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust in the Market Place, providing free, hands-on CPR and defibrillator training.

On Saturday, the regular weekly outdoor market will be back with dozens upon dozens of brilliant and talented traders selling everything from food and drink to fashion and homeware.

🛻 Then, on Bank Holiday Monday, the Durham Classic Car Show is back in town with over 100 gleaming vintage beauties, much-loved family favourites, retro icons, head-turning sports cars, and magnificent motors spread across the Market Place, Palace Green and both Elvet and Framwellgate Bridges. You can view these great vehicles between 11am and 4pm.

Of course, our wonderful Market Hall will be open on all these days (with our Bank Holiday opening hours from 10am until 4pm), so come and have a browse while you're in the city!

Our studio is only open Today and Saturday 10am-4pm. We are closed Sunday and Monday as normal.

Durham Markets

🎒✨ Back-to-School Piercing Tips! ✨🎒Heading back to school with new piercings? Here’s what you need to know:✅ Don’t Remov...
28/08/2026

🎒✨ Back-to-School Piercing Tips! ✨🎒

Heading back to school with new piercings? Here’s what you need to know:

✅ Don’t Remove Jewellery Until It’s Fully Healed!
Taking out your jewellery too soon can cause your piercing to close, trap bacteria, and lead to infection. Healing times vary, you can check our aftercare on the sheet you were given or by calling in and speaking to Kelly.

✅ Need a Discreet Option?
If your school doesn’t allow visible jewellery, a clear piercing retainer may be an option once your piercing is stable.
➡️ We sell retainers (but cannot fit them for you). Always check with the piercer before switching. Only use a retainer as a last resort and ideally only after the piercing is stable.

✅ Never Force Jewellery In or Out
If you’re having trouble, always get help from a professional piercer rather than risking damage or infection.

💡 Pro Tip: Aftercare is essential. We sell Neilmed aftercare solution to keep your piercing clean and healthy. Avoid touching it with dirty hands, and follow aftercare instructions for the full healing time.

📞 Unsure about anything? Give us a call on 0191 3849110.
🛍 Last-minute school shopping? Pop in! We’re open Tuesday - Saturday 10am-4pm.

Durham Markets

Jess added this folk-art-inspired floral gap filler to this sleeve yesterday 🖤We love the clean lines and swirling vine ...
27/08/2026

Jess added this folk-art-inspired floral gap filler to this sleeve yesterday 🖤

We love the clean lines and swirling vine details. She is eager to do more floral pieces so pop in or message us with your ideas 🖤

Address

Durham Indoor Market, Market Place
Durham
DH13NJ

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441913849110

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