Top 10 Views

Durham Cathedral

Walk the outer riverbank and locate the famous pink Mill House building near Prebends Bridge. From this spot enjoy the classic view of Durham Cathedral with the Old Fulling Mill Museum in the foreground at the water’s edge.  

Durham Railway Station

Arriving into the city by train? Abandon your newspaper, switch off your iPod, look up and feast your eyes on one of the very best man-made views in Europe. The World Heritage Site of Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle dominates the skyline.  

The Bowes Museum

Were you expecting to see a French-style chateau on the edge of a northern market town? As you enter through the main gates, look straight ahead and see this spectacular building in all its glory.

Take the High Road

Known locally as Stainmore Gap, the A66 climbs steadily over the high heather moorland along the southern edge of the Durham Dales. Enjoy the scenery, but keep your eye on the road!

Classy Castles

Raby Castle from the roadside, Durham Castle from the riverbanks, Bowes Castle ruins from the village centre and the ruins of Barnard Castle high on a cliff above the River Tees - all fantastic opportunities to spot these glorious buildings.

Durham Heritage Coast Sunrise

High cliffs, wide open landscape and an early start to catch Mother Nature at her best. Check the weather forecast and if clear skies are predicted the Durham Heritage Coast could just provide that perfect picture of a rising sun over the sea.

High Force

The largest waterfall in England. A woodland walk leads you to the spectacular site. Relax, unwind and marvel at this magnificent natural attraction in Upper Teesdale in the Durham Dales.

Causey Arch 

Causey Arch is the world's oldest surviving railway bridge (built 1725-26) and stands over a rocky gorge. Delightful woodland walks help you to explore this lovely setting.

Prebends Bridge

For another truly classic view of Durham City visit Prebends Bridge - perfectly positioned to frame Durham Cathedral and Castle World Heritage Site.

Durham Dales

Teesdale and Weardale in the Durham Dales and the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are definitely sights to behold - peaceful, rich and varied landscapes of moors and hills, valleys and rivers, dotted with picturesque villages.