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Durham Cathedral Tower - temporarily closed
Type
Type:
Tower
Durham City
Durham Cathedral Towers
Enjoy spectacular views of the historic city of Durham and the surrounding countryside by climbing the cathedral’s Central Towers. Make a climb up the towers, the high point of your visit to Durham Cathedral.Visitors can…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2019to31 Dec 2020
- From:
- 1 June 2019to31 Dec 2020
Durham Heritage Coast
Type
Type:
Beach
Seaham
Experience the colourful and dramatic landscape of Durham’s Heritage Coast with its beaches, rugged cliffs and magnificent flora and fauna.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2020to31 Dec 2020
Low Force Waterfall
Type
Type:
Natural Feature
Near Middleton-in Teesdale, Barnard Castle
Low Force waterfall is part of the River Tees in beautiful Upper Teesdale. It is easily accessible from Bowlees Visitor Centre.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2019to31 Dec 2020
Auckland Castle Deer House and Park
Type
Type:
Historic Site
Bishop Auckland
Auckland Castle commands a prominent position overlooking the River Wear, surrounded by formal gardens and 150 acres of idyllic parkland. The highlight is a Deer House built in 1760 in Gothic Revival style constructed as a folly to provide shelter.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Apr 2019to31 Dec 2020
Seaham - Durham Heritage Coast Walk
Type
Type:
Walking Route
Seaham
This walk provides opportunities to explore Seaham and the Marina where there are a number of places to have a coffee or a meal or simply enjoy the view with an ice cream.
Auckland Castle - The Auckland Project: to reopen June 2021
Type
Type:
Castle / Fort
Bishop Auckland
900-year-old Auckland Castle in Bishop Auckland is once again open to visitors, following a three-year conservation programme led by regeneration charity and visitor destination, The Auckland Project.
Dates
- From:
- 14 Feb 2019to31 Dec 2020
Teesdale Way
Type
Type:
Walking Route
In its entirety, the Teesdale Way is a 92 mile route which follows the River Tees from its source at Dufton in Cumbria to the sea at South Gare in Teesside. In Durham the walk spans from Langdon Beck to Piercebridge.
Walking on the Durham Heritage Coast
Type
Type:
Walking
Seaham
The Durham Coastal Footpath is an 11 mile walking route following the England Coast Path National Trail – discover and explore spectacular grasslands, magical coastal denes and uncover the rich heritage that has shaped this coastline into a unique…
Dates
North Sea Cycle Route
Type
Type:
Cycle Route
passing through County Durham.,
The North Sea Cycle Route is a 6,000km route based on existing national, regional and local cycle routes in Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Scotland and England, passing through Durham county.
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 2020to30 Mar 2021Open 10:00 - 16:00
- From:
- 1 Apr 2021to31 Oct 2021Open 10:00 - 16:00
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2019
- Visit Britain We're Good To Go 2020
Middleton Cycle Route
Type
Type:
Cycle Route
Barnard Castle
This 6 mile route takes you into the spectacular Hudeshope Valley in the North Pennines AONB.
North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
Type
Type:
Sightseeing
The North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is one of the most beautiful and unspoilt parts of England. As well as being an AONB the North Pennines is also a UNESCO Global Geopark – an accolade awarded to areas across the world with…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2019to31 Dec 2020
Awards
- Green Awards Green Tourism Business Scheme - Gold 2014
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 2020to31 Dec 2020Various Opening Times
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016
- Visit Britain We're Good To Go 2020
Stargazing in the North Pennines
Type
Type:
Outdoor and Wildlife Activity
Stanhope
Some of the darkest skies in England are found in the North Pennines. Much of the area is remote, wild countryside with little development and the views of the night sky are second to none.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2020to31 Dec 2020
Sea to Sea (C2C) Cycle Route
Type
Type:
Walking Route
In Durham, the Coast to Coast stretches from Rookhope in the west to Chester-le-Street in the east – a distance of around 30 miles.
Blackhall Heritage Coastal Footpath
Type
Type:
Walking Route
Near Blackhall Colliery
The sight and sound of skylarks rising above the short Magnesian Limestone grassland is very noticeable in this area. The grass is kept purposely short to encourage them.
Circular Walk Around River Wear South of Durham City
Type
Type:
Walking Route
Durham
Located just to the south of the historic city of Durham this picturesque walk encircles two huge loops of the River Wear. The section of the route just past Shincliffe Hall follows paths that were extensively lobbied for by the Ramblers.
Sea to Sea (C2C) Cycle Route
Type
Type:
Cycle Route
The UK's most popular 'challenge' cycle route passes through the northern Lake District before climbing the Pennines, 'the roof of England', and then descending to the railway paths of Durham Dales.
The Auckland Project - Auckland Tower: The Auckland Project: to reopen June 2021
Type
Type:
Heritage / Visitor Centre
Bishop Auckland
Your visit to The Auckland Project begins at Auckland Tower, where you can find all the information you need to explore the castle, grounds and local area. Here you will buy entry tickets, collect guidebooks and maps, get directions, and learn about…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2019to31 Dec 2020Various Opening Times
Walking in the North Pennines
Type
Type:
Walking
Stanhope
The North Pennines has a vast rights of way network, including the Pennine Way National Trail, numerous circular walks and large areas of open access land making it a great place to go for a walk.
Dates
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