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High Force Waterfall
High Force is the most majestic of the waterfalls on the River Tees. The falls are only a short...
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 Cathedral Tours
Discover the hidden history of Durham Cathedral with one of our regular guided tours. Tours are...
Diggerland
Diggerland is the UK’s most unique construction-themed adventure park where guests can drive, ride...
Open Treasure at Durham Cathedral
Open Treasure is a new world-class exhibition route which transforms public access to some of...
Hamsterley Forest
Information point and tearoom, cycle hire and forest drive with children's play area. Four mile...
Durham University Oriental Museum
The only museum in northern England dedicated to the art and archaeology of North Africa and Asia...
The Auckland Project
Auckland Castle is the former private palace for the Prince Bishops of Durham, dating back 900...
Binchester Roman Fort
Remains of Commandant's house and neighbouring bath-house containing one of the best preserved...
Raby Castle
Medieval Raby Castle, home of Lord Barnard's family since 1626, includes a 200 acre deer park,...
Durham Castle Tours
Durham Castle is part of the Durham City World Heritage Site. Entrance by guided tour only. Opening...
The Gala Theatre
The Gala Theatre is a superb arts venue in the heart of Durham City with 500 seat theatre, 2 cinema...
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....
Museum of Archaeology
Living on the Hills - 10,000 years of Durham. This permanent exhibition uses objects from Museum of...
DLI Collection at Palace Green Library
Explore the history of the Durham Light Infantry enjoying items from the collection with...
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- 1High Force Waterfall
- 2Beamish - The Living Museum of the North
- 3Durham Cathedral Tours
- 4Diggerland
- 5Open Treasure at Durham Cathedral
- 6Hamsterley Forest
- 7Durham University Oriental Museum
- 8The Auckland Project
- 9Binchester Roman Fort
- 10Killhope
- 11Raby Castle
- 12Durham Castle Tours
- 13The Gala Theatre
- 14Durham Town Hall
- 15Hardwick Park
- 16Wharton Park
- 17Museum of Archaeology
- 18DLI Collection at Palace Green Library
Things to Do
There's no shortage of things to do during a short break 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.
