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Best Views
Durham Cathedral
Walk the outer riverbank and locate the famous pink Mill House building near Prebends Bridge. From this spot enjoy the classic view of Durham Cathedral with the Old Fulling Mill in the foreground at the water’s edge.
Durham Railway Station
Arriving into Durham City by train? Look up and feast your eyes on one of the very best man-made views in Europe. The World Heritage Site of Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle dominates the skyline.
The Bowes Museum
Were you expecting to see a French-style chateau on the edge of a northern market town? The Bowes Museum is the jewel in the heart of the historic market town of Barnard Castle in the beautiful Durham countryside.
Take the High Road
Known locally as Stainmore Gap, the A66 climbs steadily over the high heather moorland along the southern edge of the Durham Dales. Enjoy the scenery, but keep your eye on the road!
Classy Castles
View our amazing castles from Raby Castle, Durham Castle, Auckland Castle and Bowes, to Barnard Castle high on a cliff above the River Tees - all fantastic opportunities to spot these glorious buildings.
Durham Heritage Coast Sunrise
High cliffs, wide open landscape and an early start to catch Mother Nature at her best. If clear skies are predicted the Durham Heritage Coast could just provide that perfect picture of a rising sun over the sea.
High Force
A woodland walk from the Bowlees Visitor Centre, leads you to the spectacular site. Relax, unwind and marvel at this magnificent natural attraction in Upper Teesdale in the Durham Dales.
Causey Arch
The world's oldest surviving railway bridge (built 1725-26) stands over a rocky gorge. Delightful woodland walks help you to explore this lovely setting.
Prebends Bridge
For another truly classic view of Durham City visit Prebends Bridge - perfectly positioned to frame Durham Cathedral and Castle. A perfect romantic landscape along Durham's riverbanks.
Durham Dales
The Durham Dales incorporating Teesdale, Weardale and the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a European and UNESCO Global Geopark are definitely sights to behold - peaceful, rich and varied landscapes of moors and hills, valleys and rivers, dotted with picturesque villages.
