Welcome to Durham Markets
Established 1851
Stall 74
The Ink Cell
Looking for a high-quality tattoo or piercing in Durham City Centre? Step into The Ink Cell Tattoo Studio, located inside Durham Market Hall, where creativity, precision, and professionalism are at the heart of every appointment.
Fully licensed and health-inspected, The Ink Cell offers a clean and welcoming space where clients feel at ease – whether it’s your first tattoo, a new piercing, or you’re adding to an existing collection. The team here specialises in bespoke tattoo designs tailored to your style and ideas, taking the time to get it just right.
Tattoo Services:
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Custom designs tailored to your ideas
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Black & grey and full colour work
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Fineline, bold line, script, traditional, realism, illustrative, and more
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Cover-ups and reworks available
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Walk-ins when available, but bookings are recommended
Piercings:
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A wide selection of body piercings available, including intimate piercings, completed with professionalism and hygiene as top priority
The Ink Cell prides themselves on creating a calm and welcoming environment for every client – whether you’re completely new to tattoos or know your way around a machine. Consultations are available, and you’re always welcome to pop by for a chat about your ideas.
📍 Find The Ink Cell Tattoo Studio on the ramp on the right-side entrance to Durham Market Hall (look for the revolving signage on the floor!)
🕒 Open Tuesday to Saturday
📲 Bookings via their social media or in person
Tattoos that tell your story. Piercings done right. All from a studio you can trust.

Monday 9am - 4.30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4.30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4.30pm
Thursday 9am - 4.30pm
Friday 9am - .4.30pm
Saturday 9am - 4.30pm
Sunday Closed
