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Durham University Botanic Garden
Type
Type:
Botanic Garden
Durham City
Set in countryside and mature woodland. Plant collections from North America, Himalayas and China, glasshouse rainforest and desert plants. Six Colin Wilbourne sculptures in landscaped garden.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2021
- Green Awards Green Tourism Business Scheme - Silver 2015
- Visit England Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2017
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016
- Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021
The Plotters' Forest at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
Type
Type:
Adventure Park / Playground
Staindrop
The Plotters’ Forest is an immersive outdoor playground located in a magical Christmas Tree Plantation at Raby Castle.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
Locomotion
Type
Type:
Museum
Shildon
Explore 200 years of railway history in the world’s first railway town at Locomotion, Europe’s largest undercover collection of heritage railway vehicles.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Tourism Event of the Year - Bronze 2014
- Visit England Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2017
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025
The Faith Museum - The Auckland Project
Type
Type:
Museum
Bishop Auckland
Sitting in the historic Grade 1 listed Scotland Wing of Auckland Palace, The Faith Museum explores the myriad ways in which faith has shaped lives and communities across Britain, inviting visitors to consider how people across history have…
Dates
- From:
- 18 Feb 2026to24 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous VisitEngland Gold Accolade 2024
- Visit England VisitEngland Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2024
Hamsterley Forest
Type
Type:
Forest
Redford, Hamsterley Forest
Information point and tearoom, forest drive with children's play area. Four mile forest drive runs through the forest giving access to picnic sites along the way.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2021
- Visit England Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2017
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016
The Gardens, Wynyard
Type
Type:
Garden
Wynyard
The Gardens at Wynyard Hall are fast becoming one of the North’s leading visitor attractions, offering a fabulous day out for couples, friends, families and groups alike.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
High Force Waterfall
Type
Type:
Natural Feature
Forest in Teesdale
High Force is one of the most impressive waterfalls in England. The River Tees has been plunging into this gorge for thousands of years but the rocks it reveals are far more ancient – with origins dating back over 300 million yrs.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Nov 2025to31 Mar 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
- From:
- 1 Apr 2026to31 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025
The Hole in Wand
Type
Type:
Adventure / Mini Golf
Seaham
Discover the Magic at The Hole In Wand – Dalton Park!
Step into a world of wonder at The Hole In Wand, County Durham’s most magical mini-golf adventure! Following the spellbinding success of our York, Blackpool, and Chester locations, we’re…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
Beamish - The Living Museum of the North
Type
Type:
Museum
Beamish
Discover an amazing journey through time at Beamish Museum as you travel back in time to the 1820s, early 1900s, 1940s and 1950s and become immersed in real, living history.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Large Visitor Attraction of the Year Award - Highly Commended 2020
- Visit England VisitEngland Award for Excellence Bronze 2016
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025
Durham University Oriental Museum
Type
Type:
Museum
Durham City
Explore Ancient Egypt and Western Asia, the Himalayas, China, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia all in one museum. The Oriental Museum is devoted to the art and archaeology of the great cultures of North Africa and Asia.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2021
- Green Awards Green Tourism Business Scheme - Gold 2015
- Visit England Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2017
- Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Small Visitor Attraction of the Year Highly Commended 2015
- Regional and Miscellaneous Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence 2018
- Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021
Durham Cathedral
Type
Type:
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.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025
North Pennines National Landscape
Type
Type:
Walking Routes
The North Pennines National Landscape incorporates much of the Durham Dales, and is a stunning landscape of open heather moors, dramatic dales, tumbling upland rivers, wonderful woods, close-knit communities, glorious waterfalls, fantastic birds,…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
Type
Type:
Castle / Fort
Staindrop
Welcome to Raby Castle, Park and Gardens. A stunning complete medieval castle in County Durham with a fascinating history and stories to tell.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to24 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to24 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to24 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to24 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to24 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 16:30
- From:
- 1 Mar 2026to31 Oct 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous Trip Advisor Travellers Choice 2023 2023
- Green Awards Green Tourism - Silver 2024
- Visit England VisitEngland Best Told Story 2024
- Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
Redhills Durham Miners Hall
Type
Type:
Indoor Attraction
Durham City
Redhills Durham Miners Hall is a vibrant hub of community activity, preserving the rich history of the mining industry while also inspiring future generations. Step inside this beautifully refurbished, nationally important building with our new…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Oct 2025to31 Dec 2025
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Durham Castle
Type
Type:
Castle / Fort
Durham City
Durham Castle is part of the Durham City World Heritage Site. Entrance by guided tour only. Opening can vary - All enquiries re guided tours should be directed Palace Green Library. Telephone 0191 334 2932 or castle.tours@durham.ac.uk.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025
Historic Libraries & Archives at Palace Green Library
Type
Type:
Museum
Durham City
Over almost two centuries since Durham University was founded, our library and archive collections have been growing and evolving with new books, manuscripts and archives being added every year.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021
Auckland Palace - The Auckland Project
Type
Type:
Castle / Fort
Bishop Auckland
Positioned high above the meandering River Wear, Auckland Palace was once home to the Prince Bishops of Durham, and was the place where they entertained, hunted and worshipped.
Dates
- From:
- 18 Feb 2026to24 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous VisitEngland Gold Accolade 2024
- Visit England Visitor Ready 2025
- Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025
Mining Art Gallery - The Auckland Project
Type
Type:
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.
Dates
- From:
- 18 Feb 2026to24 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
Awards
- Visit England Visitor Ready 2025
- Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
Type
Type:
Historic House / Palace
Durham
Ushaw is set in the beautiful Durham countryside and houses architectural gems by the Pugin family. This amazing venue offers a wide variety of activities, events and exhibitions - something for all ages!
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous Green Tourism Awards - Bronze 2025
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025
The Bowes Museum
Type
Type:
Museum
Barnard Castle
There’s always something great to see and do at The Bowes Museum. With more than 58,000 items in this Museum of artists, designers and makers, there are treasures at every turn.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
- Visit England VisitEngland Award Quality Food and Drink 2023 2023
- Visit England Visitor Ready 2025
- Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025
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