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Living History
Causey Arch
Causey Arch is the world's oldest surviving railway bridge. It was built in 1725-26 by a local stonemason, funded by a conglomeration of coal-owners. A number of woodland walks help you to explore the area.
The Bowes Museum
Teesdale in the Durham Dales is home to one of the country's most fascinating museum experiences - The Bowes Museum. Created over 100 years ago, the museum contains the greatest collection of European fine and decorative arts in the North.
Durham Castle & Cathedral World Heritage Site
The iconic Cathedral and Castle World Heritage Site in Durham City was one of the first ever to be designated. Durham Cathedral is one of the finest surviving examples of Romanesque architecture on the planet, and in 2013 was voted the UK’s number one landmark in the travellers’ choice attraction awards, organised by Trip Advisor. whilst Durham Castle was commissioned by William the Conqueror in the early 11th Century.
Auckland Castle
Discover Auckland Castle, steeped in history and surrounded by the Bishop’s Deer Park, within 800 acres of picturesque parkland.
Tanfield Railway
A 3-mile steam railway and the oldest existing railway in the world, based on a section of the 1725 Tanfield Waggonway Trains with a variety of 100-year-old Victorian carriages.
Beamish Museum
The award winning Beamish Museum in the Vale of Durham vividly recreates life in the North of England in the early 1800s and 1900s. Take a trip back in time aboard a real tram and meet some of the people who lived and worked in the past.
Raby Castle
Teesdale in the Durham Dales is home to one of England's most impressive medieval castles, built by the Nevills and home to Lord Barnard's family since 1626. It features fine furniture, impressive artworks, plus a medieval kitchen that was still in use until 1954.
Binchester Roman Fort
Look down from a viewing platform onto an excavated stretch of a road constructed 2,000 years ago, then enter the excavated ruins of the bath house - can you spot the footprints?
Killhope
Killhope in Upper Weardale in the Durham Dales explores the life of North Pennine lead mining families. Experience the Park Level Mine underground experience, marvel at the working water wheels and find your own minerals as you work as a washerboy.
Weardale Museum & High House Chapel
High House Chapel is the oldest Methodist chapel in the world in continuous weekly use since its foundation in 1760. The adjoining Weardale Museum is home to The Weardale Tapestry, a 16ft free style embroidery depicting the history of Weardale from prehistoric times to the present day.
