Culture lovers won't be disappointed with the vast and varied cultural offering in Durham. Come face to face with an Egyptian cat's coffin at Durham University's Oriental Museum - the country's only museum devoted entirely to oriental art and antiques. If you prefer European art head for The Bowes Museum in the picturesque market town of Barnard Castle, which showcases collections of international significance - including paintings by Canaletto and El Greco, or visit the DLI Museum and Durham Art Gallery for military memorabilia and exhibitions of modern and contemporary art. Why not take a step back in time and experience life in the Great North in the 1800's and 1900's at Beamish, or learn about life in a lead miner's cottage during Victorian times at Weardale Museum.
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Northern Britain's only museum dedicated solely to the Orient. It displays collections from China, ancient Egypt, Japan, Korea, India, South East Asia and the Near and Middle East.
Durham City
Community museum dedicated to the restoration and preservation of vintage vehicles and associated memorabilia. Open weekends 22 March - 30 October, midweek by appointment only.
Shildon
Stylish coffee shop, food and gift shop, reclamation barn, country walks, animal paddocks and falconry centre with maize maze all make Thorpe Farm a great place to be, come and 'taste the country'.
Greta Bridge
Fun Adventure Farm. Woodland trails and adventure activities for all the family. Farm butchery. Coffee shop. Easter to October open weekends and school holidays.
Witton Gilbert
A free visitor centre providing an introduction to Durham World Heritage Site and what there is to see and do in and around the site. Ideal for families.
Durham City
Museum tells the 200-year story of Durham's famous regiment. Art Gallery has changing exhibition programme. Please ring for free exhibition and events brochure.
Aykley Heads
Mini & Maxi Moos Adventure Land is an adventure & fun packed day for all the family. From indoor and outdoor Laser Battlefield Live Zones to Giant Slides to cute and cuddly farm animals, whatever the weather the fun never stops!
Craghead
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.
Ireshopeburn
Childrens farm with lots of animals, indoor and outdoor play areas, tea room, gift shop and lots more.
Blackhall Colliery
At Adventure Valley you'll discover 6 action packed play zones bringing you the very best in family adventure, animal fun and indoor play.
Durham
The Bowes Museum houses a collection of outstanding European fine and decorative arts and offers an acclaimed exhibition programme, alongside special events and children’s activities.
Barnard Castle
The cathedral church and shrine of St Cuthbert from AD883 to 995 with attached anchorage containing displays on Roman, Saxon and medieval times.
Chester-le-Street
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.
Durham City
Newgate Studios NeST is a vibrant Art Gallery in the centre of Barnard Castle with regular exhibitions and art sales throughout the year, it has a Hot Desk Facility and offers creative workshops on a regular basis.
Barnard Castle
Killhope is a multi award winning, family friendly Victorian museum with the most complete lead mining site in Great Britain. Underground mine tours, exhibitions, walks, hands on activites to delight all ages. Shop and Cafe
Cowshill
Featuring the work of more than 120 regional artists. A wide variety of unique works of art which include glass, ceramics, paintings, metalwork and textiles.
Consett
Award-winning farm attraction set in attractive countryside, see and touch the animals at close quarters. Farm trailer ride, gift shop, tearoom, picnic and play area.
Lanchester
Beamish Wild incorporates Birds of Prey, Archery, tractor rides, tree climbing and even a High Ropes Course to offer fun for all the family.
Beamish
Beamish - The Living Museum of the North, is an open air museum vividly recreating life in the North East in Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian times.
Beamish
Historic parkland with resident deer, ornamental lake, Victorian walled garden, Britain's most northerly vineyard, children's playground and Grade II listed building.
Spennymoor