Skip To Main Content

  • Accommodation
    • Don't Miss
      • City Breaks
      • Coast and Countryside Escapes
      • Spa Breaks
      • Dog Friendly
      • Stunning Stays
    • Hotels
    • B&B and Guest Houses
    • Inns & Pubs
    • Self Catering & Holiday Cottages
      • Self Catering Agencies
    • Caravan, Camping & Glamping
    • Hostels
    • Special Offers
  • Things to Do
    • Don't Miss
      • Beamish Museum
      • Bowlees Visitor Centre
      • Crook Hall Gardens
      • Dalton Park Outlet Shopping Centre
      • Durham Castle Tours
      • Durham Cathedral
      • Durham University Botanic Garden
      • Durham University Oriental Museum
      • Hamsterley Forest
      • Hardwick Park
      • High Force
      • Kynren- An epic Tale of England
      • Locomotion
      • Palace Green Library
      • Raby Castle
      • The Auckland Project
      • The Bowes Museum
      • Ushaw: Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
      • Wharton Park
    • Support Durham's Local Businesses
    • Attractions
      • Castles & Historic Houses
      • Cathedral & Churches
      • Hands on History
      • Gardens & Parks
      • Family Fun
      • Museums & Galleries
      • Waterfalls & Reservoirs
    • Activities
      • Adventure Activities
      • Cycling
      • Family Fun Activities
      • Festival & Events Organisers
      • Fishing
      • Golf
      • Horse Riding
      • Spas
      • Walking
    • Entertainment
      • Cinema
      • Theatre
    • Shopping
      • Antiques
      • Arts & Crafts
      • Farm Shops & Markets
      • Garden Centres
      • Independent Shops & Boutiques
      • Shopping Centres
      • Regional Delivery Service
    • Sightseeing, Tours & Guides
      • Attraction Tours
      • Tour Guides
      • Scenic Tours
      • Cycling Tours
      • Walking Tours
      • Durham City Guide - Churches, Chapels and Cafes
    • Weddings
      • Historic Wedding Venues
      • Hotel Wedding Venues
      • Wedding Fairs & Events
      • Stag & Hen Party Ideas
      • Wedding Packages
  • What's On
    • Autumn Highlights
    • Dark Skies Events
    • Family Events
      • Free Events
      • February Half Term Events
      • Mother's Day Events
    • Foodie Events
    • Historic Events
    • Cinema, Theatre & Music Events
      • Cinema Venues
      • Theatre Venues
    • Sports
    • Valentine's Day Events
    • 2023 Unmissable Events
  • Food & Drink
    • Don't Miss
      • Cafe Bowes at The Bowes Museum
      • Collage Restaurant and Grill
      • Eating Out at Ushaw
      • Headlam Hall Restaurant
      • Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill
      • Ozone at Seaham Hall
      • The Dining Room
      • The Rose and Crown
      • Undercroft Restaurant
    • Support Durham's Local Businesses
    • Restaurants
    • Tearooms & Coffee Shops
    • Pubs & Bars
    • Local Produce
      • Farmers Markets
      • Farm Shops
    • Afternoon Tea in Durham
    • Inspire Me
      • Food Itineraries
      • Foodie Events
      • Tasty Tours
      • Tasty Places to Stay
  • Inspire Me
    • Don't Miss
      • Auckland Castle
      • Beamish Museum
      • Dalton Park
      • Durham Cathedral
      • Hamsterley Forest
      • High Force
      • Killhope
      • Kynren – an epic tale of England
      • North Pennines AONB
    • Short Break Ideas
      • Dark Skies
      • Dog Friendly Durham
      • Romantic Getaways
      • Spa Breaks
      • Golf Breaks
      • Weddings
      • Year of the Coast
      • City Break
    • Seasonal
      • Spring Breaks
      • Summer Breaks
      • Autumn Breaks
      • Winter Breaks
    • Memorable Moments
    • Budget-Friendly Days Out in Durham
    • Taste Durham
    • Discover Durham's Great Outdoors
    • Delve Into Our Heritage
    • Durham's Unmissable Highlights
    • Itineraries
    • Durham Videos
  • Explore Durham
    • Durham City
    • Durham Dales
    • Vale of Durham
    • Durham Coast
    • Durham Towns
      • Barnard Castle
      • Bishop Auckland
      • Chester-le-Street
      • Seaham
      • Stanhope
    • North Pennines AONB and UNESCO Global Geopark
    • North East England
  • Visitor Information
    • Information Points
    • Maps of Durham
    • Getting to Durham
    • Getting Around Durham
      • Car Hire
      • Taxis
      • Electric Car Charging Points
    • Accessibility
    • Publications
    • Durham Apps
    • Discover Durham Digitally

Don't Miss

  • A couple standing at High Force

    Memorable Moments

  • A couple standing outside Crook Hall

    Spring Breaks

  • Family fun at Hamsterley Forest

    February Half Term Events

  • What on the Durham Coast

    Year of the Coast 2023

  • Corporate
  • Groups & Travel Trade
  • Durham Place Of Light
  • Northern Saints
Menu
  • Top Attractions

  • Places To Stay

  • Things to Do

    Things to Do in Durham

  • Planning Your Trip

    Planning Your Trip

  • Inspire Me

Site Search Icon
My Account icon

Login to your account

Welcome to the Itinerary Planner. Use this tool to build your own journey or choose from an exciting range of specially selected tours.

To build your own Itinerary, click Add to Excursion to add an item to your Itinerary basket.

List All My Saved Itineraries

  • Logo
  • Print Logo
Close Navigation

Follow Us...

  • Facebook

    Thumbnail for Facebook

  • Twitter

    Thumbnail for Twitter

  • YouTube

    YouTube Icon

  • Pintrest

    Pinterest

  • Instagram

    Instagram

  • Blog

    This is Durham Blog

  1. Memorable Moments
    Memorable Moments
    Enjoy memorable moments that will last a lifetime in Durham.
  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.
Loading..
  • 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.

  • 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 Cathedral.

  • Walking routes in durham

    Discover Durham's Great Outdoors

    Discover stunning scenery when walking or cycling in Durham.

  • 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.

You are here > Home > Inspire Me

this is featured

Walking on the Durham Heritage Coast

Durham Coast

Experience the colourful and dramatic landscape of Durham’s Heritage Coast with its beaches, rugged…

MORE INFO

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…

MORE INFO

Hamsterley Forest green man sculpture

Hamsterley Forest

Information point and tearoom, forest drive with children's play area. Four mile forest drive runs…

MORE INFO

1950's Welfare Hall at Beamish

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

MORE INFO

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,…

MORE INFO

Auckland Castle - The Auckland Project

Positioned high above the meandering River Wear, Auckland Castle was once home to the Prince…

MORE INFO

North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

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

MORE INFO

Durham History Hunt

Find 26 stops each offering a unique perspective on times gone by. Discover the reason why Durham…

MORE INFO

High Force Waterfall

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

MORE INFO

The Spanish Gallery - The Auckland Project

The Spanish Gallery is unique in Britain, telling the story of the Spanish Golden Age in the 16th…

MORE INFO

Durham Cathedral Tower

Durham Cathedral Towers Enjoy spectacular views of the historic city of Durham and the surrounding…

MORE INFO

PrevPrev
  • 1Durham Coast
  • 2Durham Cathedral
  • 3Hamsterley Forest
  • 41950's Welfare Hall at Beamish
  • 5Beamish - The Living Museum of the North
  • 6Auckland Castle - The Auckland Project
  • 7North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
  • 8Durham History Hunt
  • 9High Force Waterfall
  • 10The Spanish Gallery - The Auckland Project
  • 11Durham Cathedral Tower
NextNext

Inspire Me

To help you make the most of your visit to Durham we have provided some inspirational ideas to help you plan your perfect break.

Whether you’re looking for a city break packed with sightseeing, a chance to get hands-on with history, a rural escape for some much needed rest and relaxation or an opportunity to get outdoors and active, Durham’s your destination. And just when you think you’ve seen it all, you’ll find welcome surprises around every corner.

But don’t worry if you can’t squeeze everything in – we’re sure you’ll be back again soon.

  • Accommodation

  • Things To Do

  • What's On

  • Food & Drink

Search Accommodation

Check Availability
Arrival Date:
Add Room
Type:
Location:
Name / Keyword:

Search Things to Do

Type:
Location:
Name / Keyword:

Search What's On

Type:
Location:
Name / Keyword:
Dates

Search Food & Drink

Type:
Location:
Name / Keyword:

Search Accommodation

Check Availability
Arrival Date:
Add Room
Type:
Location:
Name / Keyword:

Search Things to Do

Type:
Location:
Name / Keyword:

Search What's On

Type:
Location:
Name / Keyword:
Dates

Search Food & Drink

Type:
Location:
Name / Keyword:
  • Enewsletter Sign Up

  • Win

  • Save

  • Contact Us

this is our blog

  • Five mysteries behind the majestic Silver Swan

    close up view of the silver swan automaton at The Bowes Museum

    As The Bowes Museum's Silver Swan celebrates its 250th year, we discover five fascinating mysteries that surround the incredible autommaton.

  • Five Fab Vegan-Friendly Eats To Try In Durham This Veganuary

    vegan food on offer at Tango restaurant, Durham City

    Join local food and lifestyle blogger Alex Burgess as she tries out five vegan-friendly restaurants this Veganuary across Durham City.

  • Seven ways you can get closer to nature along the Durham Heritage Coast.

    couple sat with back to camera looking out at North Sea on the Durham Heritage Coast.

    To celebrate the beginning of the year of the coast, we’ve picked five ways you can get closer to nature and boost your wellbeing along the Durham Heritage Coast. 
     

  • Memorable Stays

    man and woman walking hand in hand down corridor light up with candles and lanterns towards Seaham Hall Serenity Spa.

    Make the most of your getaway in 2023 with our guide to Durham's top #memorablestays.

  • 23 things to look forward to in 2023

    2023

    From incredible stays to amazing days out, let our guide to the top 23 things to do in Durham in 2023 inspire you! 
     

  • Loading..Loading..

    this is social

    tellUsIT

    TWITTER UPDATES

    This is Durham

    ThisisDurham

    This is Durham

    To celebrate the beginning of the Year of the Coast we’ve picked 7⃣ ways you can get closer to nature, calm your mi… https://t.co/p5b3V68NWC
    1 Feb 2023   13:15:55
    Nothing says I love you like spending quality time together 💗 You'll find lots of romantic spots to enjoy and explo… https://t.co/PK3lCwCTBo
    31 Jan 2023   18:00:31
    RT @CultureCounty: GAMETIME 🎨🏏 Enjoy free family fun this February half term in Shildon, from quidditch and crafts, to a rave workout,… https://t.co/cqWpb57rfP
    31 Jan 2023   12:02:46
    Don't forget to tune into Robson Green's Weekend Escape at 6.30pm on BBC2. Grantchester co-star @tombrittney join… https://t.co/UBqw6Iefbb
    31 Jan 2023   12:00:03
    First signs of spring spotted at @ushawdurham 💚 https://t.co/U53K3kVSKB
    31 Jan 2023   09:23:07
    Have you ever heard the tale of the fearsome Brancepeth Brawn or the fiery Old Hell-Cat of Raby Castle? 📖 Discove… https://t.co/3C7wBGOpu1
    31 Jan 2023   09:22:19
    thisisdurham
    • Print Page
    • Email Page
    Home Accommodation
    • Hotels,
    • B&B and Guest Houses,
    • Inns & Pubs,
    • Self Catering & Holiday Cottages,
    • Caravan, Camping & Glamping,
    • Dog Friendly,
    • Hostels,
    • Special Offers,
    Things to Do
    • Attractions,
    • Activities,
    • Shopping,
    • Sightseeing, Tours & Guides,
    What's On
    • Family Events,
    • Foodie Events,
    • Historic Events,
    • Cinema, Theatre & Music Events,
    • Sports,
    • 2023 Unmissable Events,
    Food & Drink
    • Restaurants,
    • Tearooms & Coffee Shops,
    • Pubs & Bars,
    • Local Produce,
    • Tasty Places to Stay,
    • Foodie Events,
    • Food Itineraries,
    • Special Offers,
    Inspire Me
    • Short Break Ideas,
    • Taste Durham,
    • Discover Durham's Great Outdoors,
    • Delve Into Our Heritage,
    • Durham's Unmissable Highlights,
    • Itineraries,
    Explore Durham
    • Durham City,
    • Durham Dales,
    • Vale of Durham,
    • Durham Coast,
    • Durham Towns,
    • North East England,
    Visitor Information
    • Information Points,
    • Maps of Durham,
    • Getting to Durham,
    • Getting Around Durham,
    • Accessibility,
    • Publications,
    Submit Event
    • Accessibility
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact Us
    • Site Map
    • Submit Event
    • Terms & Conditions

    © Copyright Visit County Durham. All Rights Reserved

    Registered Office: Visit County Durham, 2nd Floor, County Hall, Dryburn Road, Durham, DH1 5UL

    • North East England logo

    Ratings & Reviews

    Powered By

    tripadvisor

    • Durham County Council