Winter Breaks

This winter, take some time out in Durham and take home some fantastic memories.

Enjoy a night under the stars

In Durham, even when there's darkness there's light, so pack your warm clothes and head to the Durham Dales and North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty where you can feast your eyes on up to 2,000 stars at any one time. With more Dark Sky Discovery sites than any other part of the UK, this area is perfect for stargazing.

Wonderful romantic breaks

Beat the January blues and emerge yourself in a romantic break in Durham. Discover the best romantic spots to explore or enjoy some rest and relaxation in one of our county's award winning spas. With a range of delicious eateries we have all the right ingredients for a romantic break to remember.

Discover something new on a short break

Durham's rich, varied landscapes take on a whole new life in winter - think brisk walks along the dramatic cliffs of the Durham Heritage Coast  or enjoy one of the many events taking place in Durham City’s breathtaking Cathedral. Why not wrap up warm and take to the real ice rink at Beamish Museum - the perfect festive experience for all the family. Don't forget your camera for the perfect photo opportunity.

Photo credits: Thanks to the following people for supplying photos for our short video: Andy Beck, Mark Brownless, Gary Richardson, Colin Richardson, Martin Hagan, Kevin Scott. Thanks to Gary Lintern for providing the Dark Skies Winter photo.