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Gladiators: A Cemetery of Secrets (24/10/2011)
Go Wild! At The Bowes Museum this Half term (02/02/2012)
Gladiator Skeletons Arrive In Durham (02/02/2012)
Durham voted No.2 of UK’s Top cities (02/02/2012)
Cathedral and Churches
The iconic Durham Cathedral and Castle World Heritage Site was the first to be designated. Experience one of the finest surviving examples of Romanesque architecture at Durham Cathedral, where the breathtaking vaulted ceiling soars skyward like the choristers' voices. Marvel at the work of Saxon stonemasons who created Escomb's tiny Saxon Church - a place of worship for over 1,400 years.
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Auckland Castle
Historically the Prince Bishops' country residence, home to the Bishop of Durham. Visit St Peter's Chapel, state rooms and deer park.
- Type:
- Castle / Fort
- Location:
Bishop Auckland
St Andrew's Church
Ancient ecclesiastical centre. Collection of 2 Saxon crosses dating from the 9thC, Saxon interior and Jacobean pulpit, altar, organ screen and pews.
- Type:
- Church / Chapel
- Location:
Aycliffe Village
Weardale Museum and High House Chapel
High House Chapel is the oldest Methodist chapel in continuous weekly use, small volunteer run museum with an amazing collection, and The Weardale Tapestry beautifully embroidered in five large panels.
- Type:
- Museum
- Location:
Ireshopeburn
Ankers House & St Mary and St Cuthbert's Church
The cathedral church and shrine of St Cuthbert from AD883 to 995 with attached anchorage containing displays on Roman, Saxon and medieval times.
- Type:
- Church / Chapel
- Location:
Chester-le-Street
Escomb Saxon Church
One of England's finest Saxon churches, Escomb dates to the 7thC and contains a Roman arch and stonework. If locked keys available from 26 Saxon Green.
- Type:
- Church / Chapel
- Location:
Escomb
St Laurence Church
Believed that a wooden church existed on the site of the present church which dates from AD1000. About AD1180 the beautifully decorated north aisle arches were added.
- Type:
- Church / Chapel
- Location:
Pittington
Croxdale Hall
The gardens of Croxdale Hall, home to the Salvin family are 9 acres extend within a listed wall garden.
- Type:
- Historic House / Palace
- Location:
Croxdale
St Helen Auckland Parish Church
The 12thC church of St Helen. Daily Mass times: Sunday and Wednesday 10:00, Monday 19:00, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 09:30.
- Type:
- Church / Chapel
- Location:
Bishop Auckland
Durham Castle
Durham Castle is part of the Durham City World Heritage Site. Entrance by guided tour only. Opening can vary - All enquiries re guided tours should be directed to the WHSVC.
Telephone 0191 3343805 or email visitor.centre@durham.ac.uk
- Type:
- Castle / Fort
- Location:
Durham City
Newbiggin Methodist Chapel
Believed to be oldest Methodist chapel in continuous use. Visited by John Wesley in 1700s. Primitive Methodist and lead mining displays.
- Type:
- Church / Chapel
- Location:
Newbiggin
Durham Heritage Centre and Museum
Local history museum housed in historic church near cathedral. Tells the story of Durham from 10thC to present day using displays, models and artefacts. Brass rubbing and shop.
- Type:
- Museum
- Location:
Durham City
St Mary the Virgin Church
One of the finest small churches in the country. Late Saxon, early Norman nave, Elizabethan pulpit, Georgian box pews, late Saxon windows, about 7thC or 8thC.
- Type:
- Church / Chapel
- Location:
Seaham
Durham Cathedral
Thought by many to be the finest example of Norman church architecture in England, with the tombs of St Cuthbert and The Venerable Bede. Please check opening times before travelling.
- Type:
- Cathedral / Minister
- Location:
Durham City
Gisborough Priory
Remains of a priory founded by Robert de Brus in AD1119 for Augustinian canons in the grounds of Guisborough Hall. A sanctuary from busy market day shopping.
Time Central, 32 Gallowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4BF
