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Durham Cathedral

Durham City, with its medieval past, has eagerly embraced the modern with its captivating mix of history and heritage with contemporary culture. One of the most stunning city panoramas in Europe, the skyline is dominated by the Durham Cathedral and Castle World Heritage Site.

The Durham Dales and North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are home to breathtaking scenery, the dramatic Durham Heritage Coast begs to be explored, and the Vale of Durham is dotted with award-winning attractions and exciting activities.

When it’s time to rest and refuel, you’ll be spoilt for choice with places to stay and places to eat.
And just when you think you’ve seen it all, Durham will continue to delight with hidden gems around every corner.

Durham County highlights...

Durham Castle

Durham Castle

Durham Castle, together with the Cathedral, was awarded the status of a World Heritage Site in 1986 providing international recognition for this unique, historic and scenic site. Standing side by side on a prominent hill top site and encircled by the wooded slopes of the meandering River Wear, the...

Durham Castle

Durham Castle

Durham Castle, together with the Cathedral, was...

Dalton Park Outlet Shopping Centre

Dalton Park Outlet Shopping Centre

Dalton Park is the biggest outlet shopping centre...

Beamish - The Living Museum of the North

Beamish - The Living Museum of the North

Experience a real sense of your past at Beamish,...

North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

The North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural...

Raby Castle

Raby Castle

The dramatic 14thC castle built by the mighty...

Binchester Roman Fort

Binchester Roman Fort

On this 1 acre site can be seen the excavated...