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Diggerland
Diggerland is the UK’s most unique construction-themed adventure park where guests can drive, ride...
Binchester Roman Fort
Remains of Commandant's house and neighbouring bath-house containing one of the best preserved...
Adventure Valley
Discover a world of family adventures at Adventure Valley, the North East’s biggest family...
The Gala Theatre, Durham
The Gala Theatre is a superb arts venue in the heart of Durham City with 500 seat theatre, 2 cinema...
Durham Cathedral Towers
The Cathedral's central tower reopens from Saturday 1 June, where visitors can conquer the 325...
Beamish - The Living Museum of the North
Experience a real sense of your past at Beamish, a living, working museum, set in 300 acres of...
Museum of Archaeology
Living on the Hills - 10,000 years of Durham. This permanent exhibition uses objects from Museum of...
Durham Cathedral
Thought by many to be the finest example of Norman church architecture in England, with the tombs...
DLI Collection at Palace Green Library
Explore the history of the Durham Light Infantry enjoying items from the collection with...
Hamsterley Forest
Information point and tearoom, cycle hire and forest drive with children's play area. Four mile...
Durham University Oriental Museum
Explore Ancient Egypt and Western Asia, the Himalayas, China, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia all...
Wharton Park
This VisitEngland accredited attraction Wharton Park commands spectacular views across Durham City....
Hardwick Park
This VisitEngland accredited attraction is an 18th Century parkland featuring beautiful views, rich...
Durham Cathedral Tours
Discover the hidden history of Durham Cathedral with one of our regular guided tours. Tours are...
The Auckland Project
The Auckland Project is a visitor destination located in the market town of Bishop Auckland, home...
Chester-le-Street Riverside Park
Created in the 1930s, Riverside Park has always been popular with visitors. It was redeveloped in...
Durham Castle Tours
Durham Castle is part of the Durham City World Heritage Site. Entrance by guided tour only. Opening...
Durham Town Hall
The Town Hall has been central to life in Durham city for more than 650 years. A recent makeover...
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- 1Diggerland
- 2Binchester Roman Fort
- 3Adventure Valley
- 4The Gala Theatre, Durham
- 5Durham Cathedral Towers
- 6Beamish - The Living Museum of the North
- 7Museum of Archaeology
- 8Durham Cathedral
- 9DLI Collection at Palace Green Library
- 10Hamsterley Forest
- 11Durham University Oriental Museum
- 12Wharton Park
- 13Hardwick Park
- 14Durham Cathedral Tours
- 15The Auckland Project
- 16Chester-le-Street Riverside Park
- 17Durham Castle Tours
- 18Durham Town Hall
Things to Do
There's no shortage of things to do during your stay in Durham - a county full of surprises.
No visit to the county would be complete without a visit to the world-famous Durham Cathedral, which together with the adjacent Castle forms a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Durham City. And if you love history you can delve further into the county's fascinating past at exciting attractions in the Durham Dales, Durham Coast and the Vale of Durham including Beamish - The living Museum of the North, England's largest open air museum. Plus, don't miss the spectacular live open air night show Kynren, an epic tale of England, which takes place in Bishop Auckland throughout the summer.
Take some tranquil time out in the county's many green spaces, country parks and gardens, or get active as you explore the Durham Dales of Teesdale and Weardale, and the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - packed with walking and cycling routes and dotted with hidden gems and historical treasure troves.
From a day at the races to international cricket, golfing holidays and indulgent spa breaks, you'll be spoilt for choice in Durham.
