Museums and Galleries

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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  1. Oriental 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.

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    • DURHAM DEAL - Child goes free with full paying adult Free child entry with a full paying adult. Durham University's Oriental Museum is the only museum in the north of Britain dedicated solely to the art and archaeology of the Orient. - download your Durham Deals voucher

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    Type:
    Museum
    Location:

    Durham City

  2. Vintage Vehicles Shildon

    None

    Community museum dedicated to the restoration and preservation of vintage vehicles and associated memorabilia. Open weekends 22 March - 30 October, midweek by appointment only.

    Type:
    Museum
    Location:

    Shildon

  3. Thorpe Farm Centre

    Thorpe Farm Centre

    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'.

    Type:
    Farm
    Location:

    Greta Bridge

  4. Broom House Farm Adventure Trail

    Broom House Farm Trail

    Fun Adventure Farm. Woodland trails and adventure activities for all the family. Farm butchery. Coffee shop. Easter to October open weekends and school holidays.

    Type:
    Farm
    Location:

    Witton Gilbert

  5. World Heritage Site Visitor Centre

    Reception Sign

    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.

    Type:
    Heritage / Visitor Centre
    Location:

    Durham City

  6. DLI Museum and Durham Art Gallery

    Durham Light Infantry Museum and Durham Art Galler

    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.

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    • DURHAM DEAL – 2 for 1 Entry The museum tells the story of the Durham Light Infantry with displays and artefacts from the World Wars. The Art Gallery presents an exciting programme of exhibitions and events. - download your Durham Deals voucher

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    Type:
    Museum
    Location:

    Aykley Heads

  7. Mini & Maxi Moos Adventure Land

    Girl with donkey

    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!

    Type:
    Farm
    Location:

    Craghead

  8. Weardale Museum and High House Chapel

    Weardale museum and High House

    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.

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    Type:
    Museum
    Location:

    Ireshopeburn

  9. Tweddle Children's Animal Farm

    Tweddle Childrens Animal Farm

    Childrens farm with lots of animals, indoor and outdoor play areas, tea room, gift shop and lots more.

    Type:
    Farm
    Location:

    Blackhall Colliery

  10. Adventure Valley

    None

    At Adventure Valley you'll discover 6 action packed play zones bringing you the very best in family adventure, animal fun and indoor play.

    Type:
    Animal Collection
    Location:

    Durham

  11. The Bowes Museum

    The Bowes Museum

    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.

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    Type:
    Museum
    Location:

    Barnard Castle

  12. Ankers House & St Mary and St Cuthbert's Church

    Ankers House

    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

  13. Durham Heritage Centre and Museum

    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

  14. NeST Art Gallery

    NeST Art Gallery

    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.

    Type:
    Gallery
    Location:

    Barnard Castle

  15. Killhope, The North of England Lead Mining Museum

    Having fun on the washing floor

    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

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    Type:
    Museum
    Location:

    Cowshill

  16. The Glass and Art Gallery

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    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.

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    • DURHAM DEAL - 15% off The Glass & Art Gallery exhibits and sells artwork by regional artists in various media such as painting, ceramics, wood carving, textiles, metal work etc. - download your Durham Deals voucher

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    Type:
    Craft Centre
    Location:

    Consett

  17. Hall Hill Farm

    Hall Hill Farm

    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.

    Type:
    Farm
    Location:

    Lanchester

  18. Beamish Wild Adventure Park

    Ropes

    Beamish Wild incorporates Birds of Prey, Archery, tractor rides, tree climbing and even a High Ropes Course to offer fun for all the family.

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    Type:
    Animal Collection
    Location:

    Beamish

  19. Beamish - The Living Museum of the North

    The Town Street at 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.

    Type:
    Museum
    Location:

    Beamish

  20. Whitworth Hall Country Park

    Whitworth Hall - exterior from Deer Park

    Historic parkland with resident deer, ornamental lake, Victorian walled garden, Britain's most northerly vineyard, children's playground and Grade II listed building.

    Type:
    Country / Royal Park
    Location:

    Spennymoor

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