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Oldest, Biggest, Best
Tanfield Railway
The world’s oldest existing railway, originally opened in 1725.
High Force
England’s largest waterfall where the River Tees thunders 70 feet on to rocks below.
Durham Cathedral
One of the finest examples of Romanesque architecture in the world, and in 2013 was voted the UK’s number one landmark in the travellers’ choice attraction awards, organised by Trip Advisor.
Causey Arch
The world’s oldest single span railway bridge (built 1725-1726).
Durham University Oriental Museum
The only museum in the Country devoted entirely to Oriental art and antiquities.
High House Chapel, Ireshopeburn
The world’s oldest Methodist chapel still in continuous weekly use, founded in 1760.
Binchester Roman Fort
Britain’s best preserved Roman military bathhouse, look out for the roman footprints.
Durham City World Heritage Site
Amongst the 1st to be designated in Europe, along with the Taj Mahal and Palace of Versailles. The site include the majestic Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle which is one is of the grandest Romanesque castle's to survive in England.
Killhope
Thought to be the country’s highest paying visitor attraction, now Britain’s best preserved lead mining site with Northern England’s largest working water wheel.
North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Britain’s 1st European Geopark and now a Global Geopark.
Raby Castle
One of Britain’s finest Medieval castles
Auckland Castle
A fine example of architectural history, the state rooms display treasures left behind including original works of art, the collection of 17thC Spanish paintings by Francisco de Zurbaran and portraits of past Bishops.
Escomb Church
One of the finest examples of early Christian architecture in Europe.
Durham Regatta
England’s second oldest rowing regatta, preceeded only by Chester Regatta.
Ushaw
Ushaw history dates back 450 years from the foundation of the original seminary college at Douai, France - Ushaw was founded by exiles from the original college. As well as the magnificence of St. Cuthbert's Chapel visitors can view a further 12 superb subsidiary chapels.
The Bowes Museum
Houses one of the country’s greatest private collections of fine and decorative art.
