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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 and the brand new 11Arches Park.
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.
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Durham Cathedral Museum - reopening June 2021
The Durham Cathedral Museum is an award-winning museum for all ages which guides visitors…
Chester-le-Street Riverside Park
Created in the 1930s, Riverside Park has always been popular with visitors. It was redeveloped in…
Durham Cathedral Tower
Durham Cathedral Towers Enjoy spectacular views of the historic city of Durham and the surrounding…
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…
Museum of Archaeology - Closed until further notice due to Covid-19
**Closed until further notice** Living on the Hills - 10,000 years of Durham. This permanent…
Hardwick Park
This VisitEngland accredited attraction is an 18th Century parkland featuring beautiful views, rich…
Wharton Park
This VisitEngland accredited attraction Wharton Park commands spectacular views across Durham City.…
Gala Theatre Durham
The Gala Theatre is a superb arts venue in the heart of Durham City with 500 seat theatre, 2 cinema…
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…
Durham Town Hall
The Town Hall has been central to life in Durham city for more than 650 years. A recent makeover…
DLI Collection at Palace Green Library - closed to walk-in visitors until early 2021
Explore the history of the Durham Light Infantry enjoying items from the collection with…
Diggerland
Diggerland is the UK’s most unique construction-themed adventure park where guests can drive, ride…
Auckland Castle - The Auckland Project: to reopen July 2021
900-year-old Auckland Castle in Bishop Auckland is once again open to visitors, following a…
1950's Welfare Hall at Beamish
Experience the excitement and community spirit of the 1950's with our new welfare hall.
Durham Castle Tours - closed until further notice
Durham Castle is part of the Durham City World Heritage Site. Entrance by guided tour only. Opening…
Binchester Roman Fort
Remains of Commandant's house and neighbouring bath-house containing one of the best preserved…
- 1Durham Cathedral Museum - reopening June 2021
- 2Chester-le-Street Riverside Park
- 3Durham Cathedral Tower
- 4Durham University Oriental Museum
- 5Durham Cathedral
- 6Museum of Archaeology - Closed until further notice due to Covid-19
- 7Hardwick Park
- 8Wharton Park
- 9Gala Theatre Durham
- 10Beamish - The Living Museum of the North
- 11Durham Town Hall
- 12DLI Collection at Palace Green Library - closed to walk-in visitors until early 2021
- 13Diggerland
- 14Auckland Castle - The Auckland Project: to reopen July 2021
- 15Killhope
- 161950's Welfare Hall at Beamish
- 17Durham Castle Tours - closed until further notice
- 18Binchester Roman Fort
