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  1. Mountjoy

    Rewarding climb to see Durham spread-eagled spectacularly below.

  2. Durham Presbyterian Church

    Bible-based preaching in a warm and friendly atmosphere. In the evening, after the second…

  3. Waddington Street United Reformed Church

    A congregation made up of all sorts of people from Durham and the surrounding area. We…

  1. North Road Methodist Church

    Grade 2 listed Bethel chapel, which is now a Methodist Church dates back to 1853.

  2. Framwellgate Bridge

    Framwellgate Bridge, the oldest bridge in Durham, is one of three mediaeval arch bridges…

  3. Durham Castle

    Durham Castle is part of the Durham City World Heritage Site. Entrance by guided tour…

  4. Durham Cathedral Museum

    Explore 2000 years of the North East’s history, culture and faith at Durham Cathedral…

  5. Historic Libraries & Archives at Palace Green Library

    Over almost two centuries since Durham University was founded, our library and archive…

  6. World Heritage Site Visitor Centre at Palace Green Library

    Providing a perfect introduction to the Durham World Heritage Site for all ages, the…

  7. Wharton Park

    This VisitEngland accredited attraction Wharton Park commands spectacular views across…

  8. Durham Cathedral

    Thought by many to be the finest example of Norman church architecture in England, with…

  9. Durham Cathedral Tours

    Discover the hidden history of Durham Cathedral with one of our regular guided tours.…

  10. Durham Cathedral Tower

    Enjoy spectacular views of the historic city of Durham and the surrounding countryside by…

  11. Museum of Archaeology at Palace Green Library

    Much of Durham’s history lies beneath our feet. Sometimes we can catch a glimpse of the…

  12. St Cuthbert's North Road

    Please see website for full list of services and events :- http://cuthbertandaidan…

  13. Our Lady of Mercy and St Godric Church

    The Church of Our Lady of Mercy and St. Godric is our Grade II listed church,…

  14. St Cuthbert's Catholic Church

    St Cuthbert's Church is a Roman Catholic parish church in Durham, England. It was opened…

  15. Lord Londonderry Statue

    Raffaele Monti's statue of Charles William Vane Stewart, the 3rd Marquess of Londonderry.

  16. Durham Town Hall

    The Town Hall has been central to life in Durham city for more than 650 years.  Learn…

  17. St Nicholas Church

    The Church in the Marketplace of Durham City.

  18. St Mary The Less Church

    The Chapel for St John's College, serving part of the small parishes of the Peninsula.…

  19. Durham Museum

    Local history museum housed in historic church near cathedral. Tells the story of Durham…

  20. Bertie's Play Village

    Bertie's Play Village is a children’s stay-and-play facility that offers children,…

  21. Prince Bishop River Cruiser and Browns Rowing Boats

    The Prince Bishop River Cruiser offers cruises with spectacular views of historic Durham…

  22. Christchurch Durham

    Christchurch Durham is an Anglican Evangelical Church in Durham, please see website for…

  23. St Oswald's Church

    St Oswald’s is an Anglican church in the centre of the beautiful university and cathedral…

  24. Crook Hall Gardens

    The medieval hall merges into a Jacobean manor house, which in turn merges into a…

  25. Elvet Methodist Church

    Elvet Methodist Church is situated in Old Elvet, three minutes walk east of the market…

  26. Durham University Oriental Museum

    Explore Ancient Egypt and Western Asia, the Himalayas, China, Japan, Korea and Southeast…

  27. St Giles Church

    St. Giles’ has been a place for people to meet and worship for over 900 years.…

  28. Durham University Botanic Garden

    Set in countryside and mature woodland. Plant collections from North America, Himalayas…

  29. Old Durham Gardens

    Old Durham Gardens can be found less than a mile east of Durham City Centre. The gardens…

  30. Beaurepaire Manor House

    Ruins of a medieval manor house used as a medieval country retreat for the Priors of…

  31. Adventure Valley

    Discover a world of family adventures at Adventure Valley, the North East’s biggest…

  32. Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

    Ushaw is set in the beautiful Durham countryside and houses architectural gems by…

  33. Finchale Priory

    The very extensive remains of a 13thC priory, founded on the site of a retired pirate's…

  34. Diggerland

    Diggerland is the UK’s most unique construction-themed adventure park where guests can…

  35. Holmside Park

    Holmside Park, a newly refurbished 50 acre adventure park in Durham.  Full of adventure,…

  36. Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve and Visitor Centre

    Rainton Meadows was created by the restoration of the Rye Hill Opencast coal mine in 1996…

  37. Durham Mining Museum

    Spennymoor Town Hall has it’s dedicated memorial to the works and lives lost during the…

  38. Ankers House and St Mary & St Cuthbert's Church

    The cathedral church and shrine of St Cuthbert from AD883 to 995 with attached anchorage…

  39. St. Andrew’s Chilton Moor

    Originally dedicated in 1876 and designed by renowned architect George Gilbert Scott…

  40. Kelloe Sculptures

    Throughout Kelloe there are a number of fascinating sculptures.

  41. St Michael and All Angels Church

    We are a Grade 1 listed building, an ancient Parish Church, that has been at the centre…

  42. Binchester Roman Fort

    Remains of Commandant's house and neighbouring bath-house containing one of the best…

  43. Beamish - The Living Museum of the North

    Discover an amazing journey through time at Beamish Museum as you travel back in time to…

  44. Herrington Country Park

    One of the largest parks in Sunderland with walks and cycle trails, family cycling with…

  45. Auckland Palace Deer House and Park

    A charming Gothic Revival 'eyecatcher' built in 1760 in the park of the Bishops of Durham.

  46. St Mary Magdalene's Church - Trimdon Horseshoe Arch

    The medieval church (built in 1155) was on the pilgrim route from Whitby to Durham…

  47. Auckland Palace - The Auckland Project

    Positioned high above the meandering River Wear, Auckland Palace was once home to the…

  48. Herrington Hill Nature Reserve

    Extensive area of magnesium limestone grassland with classic indicator species that…

  49. Kynren - An Epic Tale of England

    Two thousand years of history, myth and legend rush by in 90 minutes as we join young…

  50. Penshaw Monument

    One of the North East's most prominent landmarks, Penshaw Monument was built in 1844 in…

  51. Auckland Tower - The Auckland Project

    Auckland Tower is the perfect place to get a feel for The Auckland Project, the stunning…

  52. Escomb Saxon Church

    One of England's finest Saxon churches, Escomb dates to the 7thC and contains a Roman…

  53. Bowes Railway

    The Bowes Railway is the only operational and preserved standard gauge cable railway…

  54. Holy Trinity, Wingate

    Holy Trinity Church, Wingate was built in 1841, just 2 years after the first shaft was…

  55. Washington Old Hall

    At the heart of historic Washington village this picturesque stone manor house and its…

  56. Angel of the North

    The Gateshead Angel of the North is Britain's largest sculpture. Find travel information…

  57. WWT Washington Wetland Centre

    Whatever the season, come rain or shine – the award-winning WWT Washington Wetland Centre…

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Highlights

  1. St John Lee Parish Chruch

    St John Lee Parish Chruch

    Established in the 10th century, the church appears to have been built on the site of the…

  2. North Pennines National Landscape

    The North Pennines National Landscape incorporates much of the Durham Dales, and is a…

  3. Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

    Ushaw is set in the beautiful Durham countryside and houses architectural gems by…

  1. Hexham Abbey

    Visit Hexham Abbey and step back in time! Take in the peaceful atmosphere, ancient…

  2. World Heritage Site Visitor Centre at Palace Green Library

    Providing a perfect introduction to the Durham World Heritage Site for all ages, the…

  3. Hexham Old Gaol

    Experience first hand what life was really like for prisoners in the 1300s. Find outt…

  4. Durham Cathedral

    Thought by many to be the finest example of Norman church architecture in England, with…

  5. Durham Castle

    Durham Castle is part of the Durham City World Heritage Site. Entrance by guided tour…

  6. Historic Libraries & Archives at Palace Green Library

    Over almost two centuries since Durham University was founded, our library and archive…

  7. Durham Cathedral Museum

    Explore 2000 years of the North East’s history, culture and faith at Durham Cathedral…

  8. Hadrian's Wall

    The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hadrian's Wall is the perfect day out. Explore its…

  9. St Mary's Church

    Blanchland got its name from the white habits worn by monks of the Premonstratensian…

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