1. A family outside of The Bowes Museum
    Kids Go Free
    Kids travel on the bus for free during school holidays! A great way to enjoy budget-friendly family days out this summer.
  2. A family having a picnic at Auckland Palace
    Discounted Days Out
    Many attractions along the bus route offer up to 25% when arriving by bus. Simply show your bus ticket upon arrival to receive the discount.
  3. People walking at Low Force
    Durham Dales
    Staying in Durham City? From mighty waterfalls to grand castles, hop on the Durham Explorer bus and head out to explore the wilder side of Durham.
  4. A couple walking along the riverbanks in Durham
    Durham City
    Throughout the summer you can take advantage of the new bus service to explore amazing attractions outside of the city, including Beamish Museum and nearby Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

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Durham Explorer Bus Service

Enjoy more amazing days out across the county with the new Durham Explorer bus service this summer. Three new bus services are launching this May to help visitors and residents explore more of the county. 

Each service will connect Durham City to a range of visitor destinations including Locomotion, Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens, Beamish, The Living Museum of the North, The Auckland Project, Raby Castle, Park and Gardens, The Bowes Museum and High Force Waterfall, with many venues along the route also offering discounts to those who arrive by bus.

It’s never been easier to explore Durham by bus whether you’re staying in the Durham Dales or Durham City!

Watch this space – more details to be announced soon.

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Image of the 1900s Town Street at Beamish Museum, people waiting to board the tram.

Beamish - The Living Museum of the North

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Ushaw Historic House and grounds

Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

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The exterior of The Bowes Museum and its grounds on a sunny day.

The Bowes Museum

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