10 Reviews

Ye Olde Tattoo Studio

Durham, County Durham
General Info
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.
Reviews
Annie Louise
10 Jun 2017
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Went in with an idea and spoke to Ian about it. Came back for the tattoo a week later and I love it. Already knew Ian does amazing work and he didn't let me down. One off custom work that looks fantas... Read More
Went in with an idea and spoke to Ian about it. Came back for the tattoo a week later and I love it. Already knew Ian does amazing work and he didn't let me down. One off custom work that looks fantastic, pricing was dead on took exactly an hour and a half. Well worth the price. I do and always will recommend Ian to anyone wanting black and greyscale realistic work. Read Less
Ashleigh Davison
29 Mar 2017
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I had a tattoo done by Ian last Friday would highly recommend brill tattoo artist made me feel comfortable and I'm over the moon with my end result. I will deffently go back for more ink!
Bradley 'Bash' Harris
20 Feb 2017
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I have to state to begin with that I have a lot to get off my chest regarding my overall experience with this tattoo parlour, so let’s start, this will take some time. Before even getting myself booke... Read More
I have to state to begin with that I have a lot to get off my chest regarding my overall experience with this tattoo parlour, so let’s start, this will take some time. Before even getting myself booked with this place, I had great difficulty in getting into seeing anybody to even enquire about my investment for personal body art, I wish I kept a tally on the sheer number of times I went to this parlour for this very reason, at the specified opening times and many time after t...Continue Reading Read Less
Laura Jayne Scott
15 Jan 2017
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Getting a new tattoo done by Ian and it is an amazing piece, great atmosphere and good experience. I know i wont be going anywhere else for a tattoo!
Vicky Kimber
25 Oct 2016
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Had my tattoo done by Debi last week and couldn't recommend her enough. Such a lovely & kind person and wonderful tattoo artist. Will definitely be making more visits in the future!
Stacey Marie McKeating
30 Aug 2016
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Sophie has been really professional when i have had a few piercings! She puts you at ease when you're nervous and offers plenty of advice on looking after your piercings. I will be back for more!
Sara McNall
26 Aug 2016
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Sophie is an absolute star! ⭐️ Very professional and confident in what she does and such a lovely girl! Very good at putting you at ease and even when receiving multiple piercings she made me feel ver... Read More
Sophie is an absolute star! ⭐️ Very professional and confident in what she does and such a lovely girl! Very good at putting you at ease and even when receiving multiple piercings she made me feel very relaxed and comfortable. I'd highly recommend her to everyone!! Thanks again! You know I'll be back soon!! :-) xx Read Less
Tarrin Brown
19 Aug 2016
REPORT
Lovely girl, ( Sophie) lovely personality and good at making you feel relaxed and comfortable!! lovely professional manner too!! Definite recommendation and I will definitely be back, 4 piercings from... Read More
Lovely girl, ( Sophie) lovely personality and good at making you feel relaxed and comfortable!! lovely professional manner too!! Definite recommendation and I will definitely be back, 4 piercings from Sophie now and not 1 complaint :D Read Less
Sophie Saint
11 Apr 2016
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Adam tattooed me a lovely little custom piece on my forearm. It beautiful and just what i wanted. Great work. Will definitely be back. Thanks!!
Amanda Richards
26 Jan 2015
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even though i don't like needles Murphy has done a fantastic job on the 1 on my hand deffo coming back to get tattooed again by murphy lovely place and fantastic artists :) xx
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Ye Olde Tattoo Studio

Durham, County Durham
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27 Market Place
Durham County Durham DH1 3NJ
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.
Annie Louise
10 Jun 2017
REPORT
Went in with an idea and spoke to Ian about it. Came back for the tattoo a week later and I love it. Already knew Ian does amazing work and he didn't let me down. One off custom work that looks fantas... Read More
Went in with an idea and spoke to Ian about it. Came back for the tattoo a week later and I love it. Already knew Ian does amazing work and he didn't let me down. One off custom work that looks fantastic, pricing was dead on took exactly an hour and a half. Well worth the price. I do and always will recommend Ian to anyone wanting black and greyscale realistic work. Read Less
Ashleigh Davison
29 Mar 2017
REPORT
I had a tattoo done by Ian last Friday would highly recommend brill tattoo artist made me feel comfortable and I'm over the moon with my end result. I will deffently go back for more ink!
Bradley 'Bash' Harris
20 Feb 2017
REPORT
I have to state to begin with that I have a lot to get off my chest regarding my overall experience with this tattoo parlour, so let’s start, this will take some time. Before even getting myself booke... Read More
I have to state to begin with that I have a lot to get off my chest regarding my overall experience with this tattoo parlour, so let’s start, this will take some time. Before even getting myself booked with this place, I had great difficulty in getting into seeing anybody to even enquire about my investment for personal body art, I wish I kept a tally on the sheer number of times I went to this parlour for this very reason, at the specified opening times and many time after t...Continue Reading Read Less
Laura Jayne Scott
15 Jan 2017
REPORT
Getting a new tattoo done by Ian and it is an amazing piece, great atmosphere and good experience. I know i wont be going anywhere else for a tattoo!
Vicky Kimber
25 Oct 2016
REPORT
Had my tattoo done by Debi last week and couldn't recommend her enough. Such a lovely & kind person and wonderful tattoo artist. Will definitely be making more visits in the future!
Stacey Marie McKeating
30 Aug 2016
REPORT
Sophie has been really professional when i have had a few piercings! She puts you at ease when you're nervous and offers plenty of advice on looking after your piercings. I will be back for more!
Sara McNall
26 Aug 2016
REPORT
Sophie is an absolute star! ⭐️ Very professional and confident in what she does and such a lovely girl! Very good at putting you at ease and even when receiving multiple piercings she made me feel ver... Read More
Sophie is an absolute star! ⭐️ Very professional and confident in what she does and such a lovely girl! Very good at putting you at ease and even when receiving multiple piercings she made me feel very relaxed and comfortable. I'd highly recommend her to everyone!! Thanks again! You know I'll be back soon!! :-) xx Read Less
Tarrin Brown
19 Aug 2016
REPORT
Lovely girl, ( Sophie) lovely personality and good at making you feel relaxed and comfortable!! lovely professional manner too!! Definite recommendation and I will definitely be back, 4 piercings from... Read More
Lovely girl, ( Sophie) lovely personality and good at making you feel relaxed and comfortable!! lovely professional manner too!! Definite recommendation and I will definitely be back, 4 piercings from Sophie now and not 1 complaint :D Read Less
Sophie Saint
11 Apr 2016
REPORT
Adam tattooed me a lovely little custom piece on my forearm. It beautiful and just what i wanted. Great work. Will definitely be back. Thanks!!
Amanda Richards
26 Jan 2015
REPORT
even though i don't like needles Murphy has done a fantastic job on the 1 on my hand deffo coming back to get tattooed again by murphy lovely place and fantastic artists :) xx
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