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    Delve into the county’s history and heritage at castles across the county, and seek out the wonderful collections.

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    Visit Durham Cathedral, part of the city’s UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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    See the past come to life in Durham with amazing attractions including Killhope, in the Durham Dales and Beamish and Locomotion in the Vale of Durham where you can get hands on with history.

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    From England’s largest open air museum to farm attractions, adrenaline-fuelled activities and fantastic places for family bike rides, bring your kids and enjoy a great value family break in Durham.

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    If you’re craving culture you’ll find a host of fascinating museums across the county, and get an insight into the county’s heritage at award-winning attractions Locomotion and Beamish Museum.

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Killhope (Museum to remain closed)

Refurbished in 2016, Killhope is a multi award winning Victorian lead mining museum offering a…

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Durham Cathedral riverside walks

Durham Cathedral

Thought by many to be the finest example of Norman church architecture in England, with the tombs…

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10K & Half Marathon: Hamsterley Forest

Hamsterley Forest

Information point and tearoom, forest drive with children's play area. Four mile forest drive runs…

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Diggerland

Diggerland is the UK’s most unique construction-themed adventure park where guests can drive, ride…

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Durham Cathedral Tours - temporarily suspended

Discover the hidden history of Durham Cathedral with one of our regular guided tours. Tours are…

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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…

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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…

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Binchester Roman Fort

Remains of Commandant's house and neighbouring bath-house containing one of the best preserved…

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Durham Castle Tours - closed until early 2021

Durham Castle is part of the Durham City World Heritage Site. Entrance by guided tour only. Opening…

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Durham University Oriental Museum - Closed until further notice due to COVID-19

Explore Ancient Egypt and Western Asia, the Himalayas, China, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia all…

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Hardwick Park

This VisitEngland accredited attraction is an 18th Century parkland featuring beautiful views, rich…

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Woodland Play Area: Raby Castle

The Park and Gardens provide lots of opportunity for fresh air, fun and exercise. Our Woodland…

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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…

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Chester-le-Street Riverside Park

Created in the 1930s, Riverside Park has always been popular with visitors. It was redeveloped in…

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Open Treasure at Durham Cathedral - temporarily closed

Open Treasure is an award-winning museum for all ages which guides visitors through some of Durham…

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Wharton Park

This VisitEngland accredited attraction Wharton Park commands spectacular views across Durham City.…

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Raby Castle

Medieval Raby Castle, home of Lord Barnard's family since 1626, includes a 200 acre deer park,…

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Grassholme Observatory

Waterside Parks purpose built observatory, based at Grassholme Reservoir near Barnard Castle,…

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  • 2Durham Cathedral
  • 3Hamsterley Forest
  • 4Diggerland
  • 5Durham Cathedral Tours - temporarily suspended
  • 6Museum of Archaeology - Closed until further notice due to Covid-19
  • 7Chester-le-Street Riverside Park Splash Pad
  • 8Binchester Roman Fort
  • 9Durham Castle Tours - closed until early 2021
  • 10Durham University Oriental Museum - Closed until further notice due to COVID-19
  • 11Hardwick Park
  • 12Woodland Play Area: Raby Castle
  • 13Beamish - The Living Museum of the North
  • 14Chester-le-Street Riverside Park
  • 15Open Treasure at Durham Cathedral - temporarily closed
  • 16Wharton Park
  • 17Raby Castle
  • 18Grassholme Observatory
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Durham has a host of exciting attractions for a great day out. From award-winning museums to medieval castles, and from friendly family attractions to magnificent natural wonders.

In Durham City you can experience our amazing history and heritage as you marvel at the awe-inspiring Durham Cathedral and Castle UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a guided tour of this majestic building or step inside Open Treasure, the Cathedral’s new world-class exhibition experience.

Get hands on with history at England’s largest open air museum in the Vale of Durham as you explore Beamish – The Living Museum of the North.

For a taste of the outdoors head to the Durham Dales where you’ll find Hamsterley Forest – popular with mountain bikers, keen cyclists, walkers and families alike.

These are just a few of the incredible attractions across an extraordinary county.

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