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Cathedral / Minister
Durham City
Discover the hidden history of Durham Cathedral with one of our regular guided tours. Tours are available Monday to Saturday and last for approximately 1 hour. Tickets can be purchased from the Information Desk at the back of the Cathedral on the…
Adventure Park / Playground
Staindrop
The Plotters’ Forest is an immersive outdoor playground located in a magical Christmas Tree Plantation at Raby Castle.
Walking
Seaham
The Durham Coastal Footpath is an 11 mile walking route following the King Charles III England Coast Path – discover and explore spectacular grasslands, magical coastal denes and uncover the rich heritage that has shaped this coastline into a unique…
Nature Trail
The Discover Brightwater Landscape Project is a National Lottery Heritage Fund supported project that aims to reveal, restore and celebrate the heritage of the Brightwater area. This includes its built, natural and cultural heritage.
Farm Shop
West Auckland, Bishop Auckland
Farm shop including a fresh meat butchery, handmade sausages, dry cured bacon and gammon, in house bakery, eggs, poultry, farmhouse cheeses and ice cream, milk, cream, preserves and pickles.
Cathedral / Minister
Durham City
Thought by many to be the finest example of Norman church architecture in England, with the tombs of St Cuthbert and The Venerable Bede. Please check opening times before travelling.
Castle / Fort
Durham
Brancepeth is one of the oldest castles in the North East. The building today is a combination of the Nevilles' medieval stronghold and the grand country house created for the wealthy Russell family in Regency times.
Castle / Fort
Bishop Auckland
The Auckland Project is unique collection of heritage attractions, galleries, gardens and parkland in Bishop Auckland, at the heart of County Durham.
Spa and Relaxation
Seaham
Whether you are staying overnight or visiting for the day take a little time for you and luxuriate at the tranquil Serenity Spa, the perfect environment to relax and escape the complications of the modern world.
Museum
Shildon
At Locomotion you can see highlights of the national collection of railway vehicles in the world’s first railway town.
Arts & Crafts Shop
Bishop Auckland
Our shop supports local artists, offering them a place to display and sell their work – some of which has been created upstairs in Pod, the special incubator studios created to help new creative businesses. With almost a 100 artists selling their…
Theatre
Consett
500 seat capacity theatre and cinema in the heart of Consett.
Municipal Park
Chester-le-Street
Created in the 1930s, Riverside Park has always been popular with visitors. It was redeveloped in the 1990s and now includes artist-designed ornamental gardens, an events arena, play area and a park centre with cafe and toilets.
Shopping Centre
Seaham
The biggest outlet shopping centre in the North East, with over 65 outlet shops, 10 cafes & restaurants and 7 screen cinema.
Theme Park
Brasside, Durham
Discover a world of family adventures at Adventure Valley, the North East’s biggest family adventure park, with over 50 attractions, activities and shows.
Family Fun
Durham City
Visitors to Wharton Park in Durham City can enjoy new and exciting adventures with the launch of an interactive mobile app, a free app which can be downloaded for both Android and iPhone.
Gallery
Bishop Auckland
With three permanent rooms and one temporary exhibition space on the ground floor, the gallery explores working life in the coal mines through original artefacts and artworks by prominent mining artists such as Tom McGuinness and Norman Cornish.
Spa and Relaxation
Durham City
In the centre of Durham, wellness lies at the heart of nu spa.
Sports Ground
Chester-le-Street
Banks Homes Riverside Stadium is a world class sporting and events venue which regularly attracts visitors from all over the world.
Museum
Durham City
Much of Durham’s history lies beneath our feet. Sometimes we can catch a glimpse of the past through the unique objects that are uncovered as the result of archaeological excavations, or are unearthed by chance by members of the public.
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