1. Discover Wellness in Durham
    Discover Wellness in Durham
    Durham invites you to slow down and recharge in its inspiring setting.
  2. Explore from Your Door
    Explore From Your Door
    Durham is a county home to famous landmarks and landscapes, but it is also home to hidden gems that are waiting to be discovered.
  3. 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.
  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 UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  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 and 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.

  • Itineraries for Durham

    Itineraries

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

  • Locomotion at Shildon

    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 UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • 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 and much more.

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view of Durham Cathedral from River Wear

Durham Cathedral

Thought by many to be the finest example of Norman church architecture in England, with the tombs…

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

North Pennines National Landscape

The North Pennines National Landscape incorporates much of the Durham Dales, and is a stunning…

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Beamish - The Living Museum of the North

Discover an amazing journey through time at Beamish Museum as you travel back in time to the 1820s,…

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    The Stockton & Darlington Railway Turns 200 – And you’re invited to a year of celebrations you won't want to miss!

  • Next Stop: A Dream Stay in Durham

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    Whether you’re after luxury, heritage, countryside calm, or a quirky escape, there's a perfect stay waiting for you in Durham.

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    Your ultimate guide to the top days out in Durham, packed with history, adventure, and stunning landscapes.

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