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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 National Landscape - 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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Bowlees Picnic Area
The picnic area is in a sheltered side valley of Teesdale. There are 4 waterfalls in the site and…
The Faith Museum - The Auckland Project
Sitting in the historic Grade 1 listed Scotland Wing of Auckland Palace, The Faith Museum explores…
Durham Cathedral Museum
Explore 2000 years of the North East’s history, culture and faith at Durham Cathedral Museum. Step…
Auckland Tower - The Auckland Project
Auckland Tower is the perfect place to get a feel for The Auckland Project, the stunning setting,…
The Bowes Museum
There’s always something great to see and do at The Bowes Museum. With more than 58,000 items in…
Spennymoor Town Hall Bob Abley Art Gallery
The Gallery houses a permanent collection of art, including paintings by Norman Cornish, as well as…
Bishop Auckland Town Hall
Bishop Auckland Town Hall is a multi-purpose cultural venue situated in Bishop Auckland market…
Durham Castle
Durham Castle is part of the Durham City World Heritage Site. Entrance by guided tour only. Opening…
Redhills Durham Miners Hall
Redhills Durham Miners Hall is a vibrant hub of community activity, preserving the rich history of…
Dinosaur Safari at Hardwick Park
Visitors to Hardwick Park in Sedgefield can enjoy new and exciting adventures with the launch of an…
World Heritage Site Visitor Centre at Palace Green Library
Providing a perfect introduction to the Durham World Heritage Site for all ages, the visitor centre…
Durham Heritage Coast
Experience the colourful and dramatic landscape of Durham’s Heritage Coast with its beaches, rugged…
Crook Hall Gardens
The medieval hall merges into a Jacobean manor house, which in turn merges into a Georgian town…
Pelaw Wood Nature Reserve
Pelaw Wood Nature Reserve is a beautiful woodland home to many varieties of wildlife, with public…
Hardwick Park
This VisitEngland accredited attraction is an 18th Century parkland featuring beautiful views, rich…
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
Ushaw is set in the beautiful Durham countryside and houses architectural gems by the Pugin family.…
- 1Bowlees Picnic Area
- 2The Faith Museum - The Auckland Project
- 3Durham Cathedral Museum
- 4Auckland Tower - The Auckland Project
- 5The Bowes Museum
- 6Spennymoor Town Hall Bob Abley Art Gallery
- 7Bishop Auckland Town Hall
- 8Durham Castle
- 9Redhills Durham Miners Hall
- 10Dinosaur Safari at Hardwick Park
- 11World Heritage Site Visitor Centre at Palace Green Library
- 12Durham Heritage Coast
- 13Crook Hall Gardens
- 14Pelaw Wood Nature Reserve
- 15Hardwick Park
- 16Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
