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

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

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

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

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    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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Auckland Castle - The Auckland Project: to reopen June 2021

900-year-old Auckland Castle in Bishop Auckland is once again open to visitors, following a…

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Durham Coast

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

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Hamsterley Forest

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

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  • Durham Discoveries: Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

    Victorian Teacher standing in the Pit Village school classroom at Beamish Museum

    The doors of Durham’s historic attractions may be closed at the moment, but with our Durham Discoveries blog series, you can go behind the closed doors to get a close up look at the fascinating collections and hidden spaces housed within them. 

  • Love Durham Later

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    Looking forward to brighter spring days and long summer nights? Stop dreaming and start planning the perfect staycation in Durham.
     

  • From Durham with love

    Red sweets in the shape of a love heart made by Beamish Museum

    Searching for ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day during lockdown? Your usual romantic date night might be a little different this year, but you can make it just as special with our top ideas of ways to celebrate.   

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