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Chester-le-Street Riverside Park
Created in the 1930s, Riverside Park has always been popular with visitors. It was redeveloped in…
Diggerland
Diggerland is the UK’s most unique construction-themed adventure park where guests can drive, ride…
Hardwick Park
This VisitEngland accredited attraction is an 18th Century parkland featuring beautiful views, rich…
High Force Waterfall
High Force is one of the most impressive waterfalls in England. The River Tees has been plunging…
Durham Town Hall
The Town Hall has been central to life in Durham city for more than 650 years. A recent makeover…
Durham Cathedral Towers
Visitors can conquer the 325 steps and enjoy unrivalled views over historic Durham City and…
1950's Welfare Hall at Beamish
The first building in our 1950's Town is opening its doors early summer 2019. Experience the…
Hamsterley Forest
Information point and tearoom, forest drive with children's play area. Four mile forest drive runs…
Open Treasure at Durham Cathedral
Open Treasure is a new world-class exhibition route which transforms public access to some of…
Durham Castle Tours
Durham Castle is part of the Durham City World Heritage Site. Entrance by guided tour only. Opening…
Wharton Park
This VisitEngland accredited attraction Wharton Park commands spectacular views across Durham City.…
The Auckland Project
Journey through a thousand years of history, art, culture and faith at The Auckland Project in…
DLI Collection at Palace Green Library
Explore the history of the Durham Light Infantry enjoying items from the collection with…
Binchester Roman Fort
Remains of Commandant's house and neighbouring bath-house containing one of the best preserved…
Durham University Oriental Museum
Explore Ancient Egypt and Western Asia, the Himalayas, China, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia all…
Durham Cathedral
Thought by many to be the finest example of Norman church architecture in England, with the tombs…
Auckland Castle - The Auckland Project
900-year-old Auckland Castle in Bishop Auckland is once again open to visitors, following a…
Museum of Archaeology
Living on the Hills - 10,000 years of Durham. This permanent exhibition uses objects from Museum of…
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- 1Chester-le-Street Riverside Park
- 2Diggerland
- 3Hardwick Park
- 4High Force Waterfall
- 5Durham Town Hall
- 6Durham Cathedral Towers
- 71950's Welfare Hall at Beamish
- 8Hamsterley Forest
- 9Open Treasure at Durham Cathedral
- 10Durham Castle Tours
- 11Wharton Park
- 12The Auckland Project
- 13DLI Collection at Palace Green Library
- 14Binchester Roman Fort
- 15Durham University Oriental Museum
- 16Durham Cathedral
- 17Auckland Castle - The Auckland Project
- 18Museum of Archaeology
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.
