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A visit to Durham City will be packed with things to see and do, including Durham UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Historic Site
Durham
Ruins of a medieval manor house used as a medieval country retreat for the Priors of Durham. Dates from mid 13th century. .
Walking Route
Durham
This walk is currently closed for maintenance.
Come and enjoy a 3-mile circular route around the Ushaw estate, starting at the main house and taking in the old hilltop with wide-open views of Durham’s countryside.
Boat Trip
Durham City
The Prince Bishop River Cruiser offers cruises with spectacular views of historic Durham City, Cathedral, Castle and Bridges and evening cruises with a difference twelve months of the year.
Church / Chapel
Durham City
Christchurch Durham is an Anglican Evangelical Church in Durham, please see website for more details.
Religious Activity
Welcome to a breath-taking trail that transports you from the dawn of Christianity through to contemporary pilgrimage via Dark Ages battles that changed a region’s faith, abbeys that matched Rome for majesty and a stunning seminary that taught…
Walking Route
Durham
Starting in the Market Place of Durham City, this walk will take you around the Riverbanks and winding historical Streets of the City Centre. Allow 1-2 hours to complete this Walk.
Garden
Durham
Old Durham Gardens can be found less than a mile east of Durham City Centre. The gardens can be reached through a number of walks, including a very pleasant route through Pelaw Woods and provide a charming public space for everyone to enjoy.
Walking Route
Durham
Have fun discovering Durham with two, quirky, heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt. Are you curious about Durham? Looking for an unusual and quirky activity which gets you out in the fresh air whatever the weather? Take one of our…
Viewpoint
Durham
Far fewer people will have enjoyed an equally impressive view from South Street in the city centre. A short, steep climb up this lovely street is rewarded by an almost eye level view across the river gorge towards the magnificently proportioned west…
Walking Route
Durham
Located just to the south of the historic city of Durham this picturesque walk encircles two huge loops of the River Wear. The section of the route just past Shincliffe Hall follows paths that were extensively lobbied for by the Ramblers.
Attraction
Near Witton Gilbert
The Forest Adventure is an action packed family day out. Explore acres of green, leafy woodland, enjoy some fresh air whilst spending a few hours outdoors with family and friends.

Walking Route
Where history meets hipsters. With ‘insta-worthy’ cobbled lanes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site panorama and a rail station which connects the city to the capital in 3 hours, it’s no wonder Durham City is fast becoming an ideal choice for millennials…
Activity Centre
Houghton-le-Spring
We provide tailor made outdoor education solutions for everyone.
Church / Chapel
Durham
St Margaret of Antioch: a friendly parish church in the heart of Durham. Over many centuries St Margaret’s has welcomed countless wanderers and pilgrims in the name of Christ.
Golf Course
Durham
Brancepeth Castle Golf is a first class parkland course designed by Harry S Colt around the ancient castle and providing a challenge to players of all abilities.
Walking Route
Turn at Stonebridge roundabout onto B6302 to Ushaw Moor, Entrance is signed ½ mile on left
A 9-mile route from Broompark Picnic Site, just outside Durham City to Bishop Auckland, residence of previous Bishops of Durham, running past Brancepeth, Willington, Sunnybrow, Hunwick and Toronto.
Walking Route
DURHAM
So much in Durham City can be enjoyed as art including buildings, sculpture, paintings, literature, music and crafts old and new. And so much in Durham has inspired works of art, old and new. That sudden unexpected view; a shaft of light…
Church / Chapel
Durham
Elvet Methodist Church is situated in Old Elvet, three minutes walk east of the market place.
Walking Route
Durham
It is hoped that this circular walk will help bring to life for you the Battle of Neville's Cross in 1346.
Walking Route
Durham
This riverside and woodland route is 8 kilometres (5 miles) in length and will take up to 3 hours. It mainly follows surfaced paths or roads and can be followed at all times of the year without walking boots. Please note start point is Gala Theatre.
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