1. Only in Durham
    Only in Durham
    Durham is a county filled with incredible attractions, outstanding accommodation, extraordinary experiences, and many unique hidden gems you won’t find anywhere else.
  2. Durham's Unmissable Highlights
    Durham's Unmissable Highlights
    From gardens and picnic spots to natural wonders and best views, find out what’s not to be missed on a visit to Durham.
  3. Taste Durham
    Taste Durham
    Seek out award-winning eateries, tuck into delicious local produce and enjoy fantastic foodie events.
  4. Itineraries
    Itineraries
    Let us help plan your Durham break with our suggested itineraries.
  5. Short Break Ideas
    Short Break Ideas
    Need a little inspiration? Plan your perfect break with the help of our short break ideas.
  6. City Break
    City Break
    Durham City sits at the heart of our amazing county. Plan your break and visit the world-famous Durham Cathedral.
  7. Delve Into Our Heritage
    Delve Into Our Heritage
    See history come to life on a short break to Durham. Explore award-winning attractions including Beamish Museum, Durham Cathedral, The Bowes Museum, Palace Green Library & much more.
  8. Discover Durham's Great Outdoors
    Discover Durham's Great Outdoors
    On two feet or two wheels is the best way to experience our breathtaking county.

  • Restaurants in Durham

    Taste Durham

    Seek out award-winning eateries, tuck into delicious local produce and enjoy fantastic foodie events.

  • Itineraries for Durham

    Itineraries

    Let us help plan your Durham break with our suggested itineraries.

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    Short Break Ideas

    Need a little inspiration? Plan your perfect break with the help of our short break ideas.

  • Durham City short breaks

    City Break

    Durham City sits at the heart of our amazing county. Plan your break and visit the world-famous Durham Cathedral.

  • Things to do in the Vale of Durham

    Delve Into Our Heritage

    See history come to life on a short break to Durham. Explore award-winning attractions including Beamish Museum, Durham Cathedral, The Bowes Museum, Palace Green Library & much more.

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Family at High Force Waterfall

High Force Waterfall

High Force is one of the most impressive waterfalls in England. The River Tees has been plunging…

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Autumn hills at North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

The North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is one of the most beautiful and unspoilt…

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1950's Welfare Hall at Beamish

Experience the excitement and community spirit of the 1950's with our new welfare hall. 

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  • Uniquely Durham Foodie Experiences

    group of people enjoying milkshakes inside John's Cafe at Beamish Museum

    Durham is home to a wide variety of unique foodie experiences to excite your taste buds and provide that all-important ‘taste of a place’ helping to create long-lasting holiday memories.

  • Discover Durham's Proud Mining Heritage

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    The Durham Miners' Gala returns this July to Durham City but did you know as well as "The Big Meeting" there's lots of ways across the county to celebrate our proud mining heritage.   

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