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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 Online Escape Room - Quest of the Rose Coins
Legend tells of six rose coins that will bring fortune to those who find them, but they are hidden…
Gala Durham
The Gala Theatre is a superb arts venue in the heart of Durham City with 500 seat theatre, 2 cinema…
Hamsterley Forest
Information point and tearoom, forest drive with children's play area. Four mile forest drive runs…
Raby Castle
Welcome to Raby Castle and Deer Park. A stunning complete medieval castle in County Durham with a…
Durham Town Hall
The Town Hall has been central to life in Durham city for more than 650 years. Learn about the…
Grassholme Observatory
Waterside Parks purpose built observatory, based at Grassholme Reservoir near Barnard Castle,…
Hardwick Park
This VisitEngland accredited attraction is an 18th Century parkland featuring beautiful views, rich…
Durham Cathedral Tower
Durham Cathedral Towers Enjoy spectacular views of the historic city of Durham and the surrounding…
Durham Castle
Durham Castle is part of the Durham City World Heritage Site. Entrance by guided tour only. Opening…
Durham Cathedral Tours
Discover the hidden history of Durham Cathedral with one of our regular guided tours. Tours are…
The Spanish Gallery - The Auckland Project
The Spanish Gallery tells a story of Golden Age Spanish art during the 16th and 17th centuries,…
Durham History Hunt
Find 26 stops each offering a unique perspective on times gone by. Discover the reason why Durham…
Adventure Valley
Discover a world of family adventures at Adventure Valley, the North East’s biggest family…
Durham Cathedral Museum
Explore 2000 years of the North East’s history, culture and faith at Durham Cathedral Museum. Step…
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…
The Plotters' Forest at Raby Castle
The Plotters’ Forest at Raby Castle offers a thrilling mix of challenge, discovery and intrigue for…
Durham Cathedral
Thought by many to be the finest example of Norman church architecture in England, with the tombs…
Beamish - The Living Museum of the North
Discover an amazing journey through time at Beamish Museum as you travel back in time and become…
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- 1Durham Online Escape Room - Quest of the Rose Coins
- 2Gala Durham
- 3Hamsterley Forest
- 4Raby Castle
- 5Durham Town Hall
- 6Grassholme Observatory
- 7Hardwick Park
- 8Durham Cathedral Tower
- 9Durham Castle
- 10Durham Cathedral Tours
- 11The Spanish Gallery - The Auckland Project
- 12Durham History Hunt
- 13Adventure Valley
- 14Durham Cathedral Museum
- 15Chester-le-Street Riverside Park Splash Pad
- 16The Plotters' Forest at Raby Castle
- 17Durham Cathedral
- 18Beamish - The Living Museum of the North
