Blog (Inspire) - This is Durham

The doors of Durham’s historic attractions may be closed at the moment, but with our Durham Discoveries blog series, you can go behind the closed doors of Locomotion in Shildon, home to Locomotion No.1 and more than 200 years of railway history. 

Follow your own path this National Walking Month and take your pick of our top walking trails to try out on your next visit to Durham. 

We’ve picked some of Durham’s most picturesque pub gardens and roof terraces to help you decide where you’d like to enjoy your next outdoor tipple or two… 

The rule of 6 outdoors is back, so why not make the most of the springtime sunshine by catching up with friends and family at one of Durham’s amazing outdoor attractions. 

From private glamping pods overlooking the North Sea, to luxury treehouses and grand castle sleepovers. Durham is home to lots of unique self catering accommodation. 

Wonderful springtime walks with refreshing pit stops along the way. 

Astronomer Gary Fildes, from Grassholme Observatory shares his top things to look out for in the springtime night sky. 

Take in the beautiful sights of spring, and enjoy a warm drink along the way, with our guide to springtime walks across Durham. 

Photographer Gary Lintern shares his beginners top tips for capturing amazing night-time landscape photography.

To celebrate the one year anniversary of the beloved 'The Rainbow Children' poem, local poet Gemma Peacock shares with us her favourite places to visit in Durham.