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   Auckland Castle

   Type

   Castle / Fort

   Bishop Auckland

   Principal country residence of the Prince Bishops since AD1190. A fine example of architectural history, the state rooms display treasures left behind including original works of art, the collection of 17thC Spanish paintings by Francisco de Zurbaran and portraits of past Bishops. St Peter's Chapel...

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   DLI Museum and Durham Art Gallery

   Type

   Museum

   Aykley Heads

   The DLI has become one of Durham's most rewarding visitor attractions for all the family. The museum tells the proud 200-year-old story of the Durham Light Infantry, especially during World War I and World War II. The displays focus on the experience of war, using letter and diary extracts, plus...

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   Durham Castle

   Type

   Castle / Fort

   Durham City

   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...

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   St Andrew's Church

   Type

   Church / Chapel

   Aycliffe

   Ancient ecclesiastical centre. Collection of 2 Saxon crosses dating from the 9thC, Saxon interior, Jacobean pulpit, altar, organ screen and pews.

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   Croxdale Hall

   Type

   Historic House / Palace

   Croxdale

   The walled gardens of some 9 acres with a 0.25 mile terrace - with an orangery and lakes also dating from the mid 18thC.

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   The Old Fulling Mill Museum of Archaeology

   Type

   Museum

   Durham City

   The Museum of Archaeology is moving.

   
   Durham University has recently completed a multi-million pound refurbishment of Palace Green Library, situated between Durham Castle and Cathedral at the heart of the World Heritage Site. This has created an opportunity to build a new, larger, archaeology...

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   Crook Hall and Gardens

   Type

   Garden

   Durham City

   Medieval hall with Jacobean drawing room, turret and gallery, set in 4 acres of gardens including 2 walled gardens, a silver and white garden, an orchard, courtyard fountain, large moat pool and a maze. The hall is haunted by the White Lady. Ruskin and Wordsworth visited Crook Hall in the 1800s....

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   Durham Town Hall

   Type

   Public Hall

   Durham City

   Often overlooked, this stunning Grade II listed venue based in Durham City Market Place is a hidden gem in the heart of the city. Behind its modest glass fronted reception gallery are hidden a variety of period rooms including the dramatic Main Hall with stained glass windows and hammer beam oak...

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   The Treasures of Durham University: Palace Green Library

   Type

   Museum

   Durham City

   Palace Green Library, in the heart of Durham city, holds Durham University's outstanding special collections. Our galleries are open to all and display treasures spanning millennia and the globe.

   Palace Green Library houses Durham University's archives, early printed books and other special...

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    Prince Bishop River Cruiser and Browns Rowing Boats

    Type

    Boat Trip

    Durham City

    Luxury river cruiser seating 150. One hour cruises giving views of cathedral, castle and 5 bridges. The commentary includes history, natural history and geography.

    Browns Rowing Boats offer rowing boat hire from April till October. What better way to enjoy seeing historic Durham City than to...

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