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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 every Saturday 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.
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Killhope Lead Mining Museum
Killhope is a multi award winning Victorian lead mining museum offering a great day out for the…
Museum of Archaeology
Enjoy our new special exhibition exploring the rich prehistoric and Roman archaeology and history…
Durham University Oriental Museum
Explore Ancient Egypt and Western Asia, the Himalayas, China, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia all…
Hamsterley Forest
Information point and tearoom, forest drive with children's play area. Four mile forest drive runs…
Binchester Roman Fort
Remains of Commandant's house and neighbouring bath-house containing one of the best preserved…
Gala Durham
The Gala Theatre is a superb arts venue in the heart of Durham City with 500 seat theatre, 2 cinema…
High Force Waterfall
High Force is one of the most impressive waterfalls in England. The River Tees has been plunging…
The Auckland Project
The Auckland Project is unique collection of heritage attractions, galleries, gardens and parkland…
Wharton Park
This VisitEngland accredited attraction Wharton Park commands spectacular views across Durham City.…
Raby Castle
Welcome to Raby Castle and Deer Park. A stunning complete medieval castle in County Durham with a…
Chester-le-Street Riverside Park Splash Pad
The splash pad is a state-of-the-art play facility which is free to use and suitable for families…
Durham Castle
Durham Castle is part of the Durham City World Heritage Site. Entrance by guided tour only. Opening…
1950's Welfare Hall at Beamish
Experience the excitement and community spirit of the 1950's with our new welfare hall.
Durham Town Hall
The Town Hall has been central to life in Durham city for more than 650 years. Learn about the…
Adventure Valley
Discover a world of family adventures at Adventure Valley, the North East’s biggest family…
Durham Cathedral Tower
Durham Cathedral Towers Enjoy spectacular views of the historic city of Durham and the surrounding…
Chester-le-Street Riverside Park
Created in the 1930s, Riverside Park has always been popular with visitors. It was redeveloped in…
Durham History Hunt
Find 26 stops each offering a unique perspective on times gone by. Discover the reason why Durham…
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- 1Killhope Lead Mining Museum
- 2Museum of Archaeology
- 3Durham University Oriental Museum
- 4Hamsterley Forest
- 5Binchester Roman Fort
- 6Gala Durham
- 7High Force Waterfall
- 8The Auckland Project
- 9Wharton Park
- 10Raby Castle
- 11Chester-le-Street Riverside Park Splash Pad
- 12Durham Castle
- 131950's Welfare Hall at Beamish
- 14Durham Town Hall
- 15Adventure Valley
- 16Durham Cathedral Tower
- 17Chester-le-Street Riverside Park
- 18Durham History Hunt
